Author Archives: Jeff

Pinpoints for Pintrest!

Are You and Your Company on Pintrest? If the answer is no, you have some catching up to do! As marketing professionals, it is crucial that we are up to speed on all social media platforms, so that we can … Continue reading

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Email marketing lasts the test of time

With our world becoming an increasingly paperless society, it stands to reason that marketing should obviously follow suit. Is email marketing replacing direct mail? If it is, is that better? Most would quickly answer yes, and for many reasons. But … Continue reading

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Netflix Up but is it short term?

Netflix Q4 revenue up 34% but tough times ahead? Talking with a friend who is in the business, he said the big distribution deals they got with the media companies previously will be difficult to get again. Streaming is one … Continue reading

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Using Social Media for Business

When you think of social media such as Facebook and Twitter, you may think of teenagers using it as a way to communicate with each other online. In reality though, social media networks can be a highly effective way for … Continue reading

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Free Website Development Training for Area Businesses

Walk in Wednesday’s Aimed to Help Enhance Company’s Web Presence What: Motor City Interactive’s “Walk in Wednesday’s” program is back by popular demand! The program is aimed to help local businesses with developing and enhancing their Web Site initiatives. The … Continue reading

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Dangers of Smart Phones and Driving

The Internet is abuzz with discussions about the dangers of smart phones and driving these days. There’s Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s VirginiaTech Transportation Institute’s (that’s a mouthful) recent “New Data Provides Insight Into Cell Phone Use and Driving … Continue reading

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Microsoft’s and Yahoo’s Partnership

Just recently I covered Bing.com and said that “I don’t think Google has to count its numbered days just yet.” So has my opinion changed since Microsoft recently announced its partnership with Yahoo? Yes and no.   It’s About Time … Continue reading

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A Closer Look at Bing.com

If you read my last blog, you may have noticed a throwaway line at the end that talks about how while Google strives to get even close to Microsoft when it comes to Internet browser market share, the situation is … Continue reading

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The Browser War: Who Will Win?

When you turn on your computer each morning, what’s the first thing you click? The Internet Explorer little blue “e” with a golden ring icon, Firefox’s floating fire… uh, fox… around a globe, or the Google Chrome four-color ball that’s … Continue reading

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Cloud Computing on the Rise

Do you have your head in the clouds? If you don’t, you’re bound to be dealing with quite a headache. The old way of running a business with computers is too complex. You know those old movies, where computers took … Continue reading

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