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Inside Track: Still looking ahead and embracing the future

Mark Tanis of The Image Group has been called a “true visionary” for his accomplishments in the communication industry.

May 17, 2013
One challenging aspect of interviewing business leaders is they often prefer talking about their team rather than themselves. Read More

Perrigo prescribes marketing campaign for store-brand meds

May 16, 2013
Allegan-based Perrigo has begun what it claims is the first broad marketing and communications campaign to raise consumer awareness of, and confidence in, generic over-the-counter medications sold by major retailers under their own store brands. Read More

Wolverine Worldwide walks brands into Grand Rapids

May 14, 2013
For the first time ever this week, Wolverine Worldwide is hosting a global conference for all of its brands — and the event is being held in downtown Grand Rapids at DeVos Place. Read More

DDA rolls out bicycle marketing

May 10, 2013
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Look for the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority to pedal out a new marketing campaign this summer to encourage bicycle riding throughout the district. Read More

Hudsonville Ice Cream invites ideas for Pure Michigan flavor

May 9, 2013
Ice cream parlors around the state are opening for summer, and Hudsonville Ice Cream has once again teamed up with Pure Michigan to host a flavor-of-Michigan competition. Read More

Chris Willis resets Media 1 for growth

May 6, 2013
Chris Willis, CEO of Media 1, knows full well a sputtering economy doesn’t entitle senior managers to rest on their laurels. Read More

Gravity Six Alliance takes home eight district ADDYs, moves on to national competition

May 6, 2013
The American Advertising Federation District 6 ADDY competition concluded recently with West Michigan advertising collaborative Gravity Six Alliance taking home eight awards — the second most awards following Chicago firm Leo Burnett, which received 23 ADDYs. Read More

Art Van frames Mother’s Day

May 3, 2013
Do mom a favor next weekend, skip the standard flowers and card and get her something she really wants — a smile-filled photo of the family. Read More

MassMutual puts out call for sales pros

May 2, 2013
Hiring continues in West Michigan, and MassMutual MidMichigan, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., is the latest to announce that it will be adding employees in the area. Read More

How do you measure trust?

April 30, 2013
I was pleased to read an article at grbj.com recently about some West Michigan companies that were named to the Forbes list of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. Read More