http://www.mdimediagroup.com Our Blog http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=73 Over one quarter are cutting back on meals, according to statewide survey Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 73 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=74 While we knew this all along, Coastal Living is calling the short ride from Mobile to New Orleans one of The 10 Best Road Trips in the world Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 74 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=76 After 50 years, Ikea changes it's font. But does anyone notice? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT 76 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=83 After prodding for over a year, Ellen DeGeneres has finally found a spot at the American Idol's judge's table Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT 83 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=84 New online services are tapping into the potential of idle human intelligence Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 84 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=85 Keeping up with social networks can make a person feel decidedly anti-social. But not to worry, new software is helping to solve "Social Overload." Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT 85 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=107 The Web, like it's big brother the Internet, is growing up Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 107 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=109 After years of speculation, is the Apple Tablet upon us? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT 109 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=114 Sometimes, smaller is better. Case in point: the Internet. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT 114 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=116 While it's still early to say, it looks like Microsoft's newest mobile offering would be a great phone—for 2004 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT 116 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=123 Think-tank director urges first family to ditch northern vacation plans in hopes of a warmer reception down south Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT 123 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=52 We tend to think consumers are just asking for the best rate, highest credit limit, or for the best types of investments. But more often times, consumers are just asking for some financial insight. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 52 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=53 As the boomer generation ages, joint replacement explodes. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT 53 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=56 It's still the go-to medium of the future. You just have to go to it. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 56 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=57 A look into the many variables that make or break successful promotional efforts for CVBs, area attractions, Hotel Associations, and Sports Commissions Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT 57 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=58 The difference between a successful campaign and a presence on Facebook Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 58 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=59 As external pressures mount, it's more important (read—profitable) than ever to heal hospital brands from the inside out Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 59 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=63 Some 40% of families are planning to make more purchases online for gifts than they did a year ago, according to research Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 63 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=64 Can a depressed economy leave an emotional scar on spending habits? One marketing expert says "maybe." Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 64 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=65 Cool gadgets alone don't change engrained media consumption habits. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 65 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=66 Should employers monitor employee's behavior on social networking sites? Employers say yes; employees say no. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT 66 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=75 Hotels are cutting rates. But will we still respect them in the morning? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 75 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=86 Some doctors say the Internet leaves their patients more informed, others say it leaves them scared. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT 86 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=88 August is a low time for revenue, but all in all, Mississippi casinos are steadily rebounding post-Katrina Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT 88 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=92 Less than 5% of US hospitals now utilize social media, an online study shows Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT 92 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=94 Out of 384 metro areas in the nation, 79 are in recovery, according to the August data on jobs, manufacturing and housing Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 GMT 94 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=95 The announcement that Southwest Airlines is, in fact, coming to the PC International Airport is not that big of a surprise Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT 95 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=98 The meaning of tribe is changing a little bit in the last few years Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT 98 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=100 The recession killed the Natural Born Clickers—Only 16% of Internet users click ads in 2009, down from 32% in 2007. But who's only going for CTR anyway? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT 100 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=104 Coworkers team up to get in shape, reduce stress Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT 104 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=108 According to FastCompany.com, Walgreen's will soon launch an educational self-care program for consumers with chronic conditions Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT 108 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=110 Tim Tebow will appear in a 2010 Super Bowl commercial some have labeled as highly controversial Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 110 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=113 Super Bowl's ad space has now become the playing field for a battle of issues Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT 113 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=119 Our coastal tourism industry prepares for this battle all year—and relies on its profits around the calendar, too Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT 119 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=69 Henderson Park Inn was recently called "Destin's best inn" by Southern Living magazine Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 69 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=70 Lucy Buffett recently made her second appearance on NBC's "Today" program Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 70 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=61 The skyline of Alabama Adventure will soon change as construction begins on the new $1 million attraction, UpSurge! Mon, 05 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT 61 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=68 Drew Marinelli's trek followed on Facebook, Twitter and with GPS technology Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 68 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=71 In a market that leaves few survivors, Bayfest's star power is clearly growing Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 71 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=72 For the second time in three years, MDi media group has earned a top spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT 72 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=79 BayFest has been named the 2009 Alabama Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 79 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=99 A new survey shows one in three businesses has embraced, to some extent, social media Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 99 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=106 Social media isn't just a prediction anymore; it's a mandate Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT 106 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=111 Karen Rodriguez tapped to join regional group of award-winning PR pros Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT 111 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=77 A recent article discusses the MUI, or Men's Underwear Index, and how it serves as a measuring stick of sorts for the overall health of the U.S. economy Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 77 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=82 Some experts believe the economy is showing signs of life in its mergers and acquisitions Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT 82 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=78 Is there a point of too much intrusion into one's personal life with Twitter? Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 78 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=90 A new study shows women have a much more substantial role in big financial decisions Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT 90 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=91 When blurring the lines between personal and business in the social networking sphere, who really owns your profile? Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT 91 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=102 More shoppers than ever appeared to hit the stores on Black Friday Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT 102 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=105 Buckle up, its going to be a bumpy ride Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 105 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=80 When a former NBA star needed his medication, he turned to his doctor on Facebook Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 80 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=89 Bullfighting is taking it's lead from NASCAR, NFL and other sports giants and dipping into sponsorships Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT 89 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=93 Disney has big plans for it's retail stores, turning each into a mini theme park Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT 93 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=81 Data without insight is, well, just data. But one man is bringing data back. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT 81 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=96 As stores fill with costumes, candy and decorations, retailers say this Halloween business isn't just for kids anymore Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT 96 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=97 It's been some forty years ago that the Internet was born Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 97 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=103 MDi is taking big strides to encourage its team members' mental and physical health Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT 103 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=112 As big corporations cut back on advertising and public relations, smaller businesses are finding some opportunity to reap the benefits Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT 112 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=118 Augmented reality has quickly made its way into the realm of branding Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT 118 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=120 While summer leisure travel may be down, more households are planning at least one leisure trip this summer Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT 120 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=122 Battling perception is one of the hardest and most-costly PR campaigns out there.  Especially if the perception you are dealing with is created from negative events that are ongoing or receive media focus. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT 122 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=124 Late last year, Eastman Kodak stopped production of Kodachrome, the slide film that has helped capture family memories and historical feats for the last 74 years Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 124 http://www.mdimediagroup.com/?fuseaction=blog.viewPost&blogpost=121 There was a time when it was cool just to have a cell phone: back when they were just phones Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT 121