NEW YORK - Mobile ad spending continues to increase at the expense of desktop, taking more and more share of marketers? digital ad dollars, according to new figures from eMarketer. In 2015, mobile ad spending in the US will increase 50 percent, reaching $28.72 billion and accounting for 49 percent of all digital ad spending.
DETROIT - We told you we were going to try doubling down on events this year at ITInTheD.Com, and here we go. No, it's no April Fool's Day joke, we're getting together at Firebird Tavern on April 1 for the first of two casual networking events next month. This event is for Casual Networking Social
GRAND RAPIDS - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan announced it plans to launch a weekly Internet radio show to showcase what members are doing around the state. The show will air on BlogTalkRadio.Com, an Internet radio and audio podcasting network with some 250,000 participants. Michigan Mobile Musing, produced by MTAM Ambassadors, Melissa Birnie and
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? Meritor has given a $10,000 grant to the Academy of the Sacred Heart to enhance the school's robotics curriculum. In 2013-2014, the school introduced a robotics requirement for all ninth-graders in its Upper School for Girls, providing the students with an early exposure to engineering and programming. At the time of the
SOUTHFIELD - To support future growth and strengthen its product line-up for North American customers, DENSO has invested approximately $53.6 million and added 100 new jobs at its DENSO Manufacturing Michigan facility in Battle Creek. The investment allows DENSO to develop new manufacturing lines for advanced thermal systems, add additional labs for new product testing
TROY - The Original Equipment Suppliers Association announced Virginia ("Ginger") Juncker has been named the new Executive Director, Programs and Member Services. In this role, Juncker will spearhead OESA's initiative to assist member companies in retaining key, high-potential employees through a series of leadership events and member engagement opportunities. She will also serve as project
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids Community College announced Thursday they are now offering a 50 percent scholarship for a six-month membership program to the Geek Group to all GRCC students who are enrolled in a workforce development program. As members of the Geek Group, students will have access to a state-of-the-art machine shop, wood shop,
SOUTHFIELD - When it comes to wireless network quality in the North Central region Verizon Wireless ranks highest among wireless providers, according to the latest J.D. Power 2015 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, Volume 1. The study queried more than 27,000 wireless subscribers across the U.S. about their experiences with their last 10 calls, messages,
KALAMAZOO - Western Michigan University?s Center for Integrated Supply Management and Advanced Purchasing Dynamics of Plymouth have joined forces to offer industry-level coursework in purchasing management. Together, the two organizations have developed four unique workshops that serve as the core for the purchasing certificate program. Appropriate for both seasoned and new buyers, the courses are
DETROIT - General Motors Co. Chief Executive Mary Barra spent last weekend convincing a group of investors that a planned $5 billion share buyback is in the best interests of shareholders. The disclosure of the buyback, on Monday, follows a month of discussions with former hedge-fund manager Harry J. Wilson. Representing a group of hedge