The social media forecast for 2015
Since the dawn of social media over a decade ago, platforms have been evolving and adapting to changes in technology and human behavior. By some estimates, a quarter of the world's population actively consumes social media, which provides plenty of user data to better predict who will be doing what, and where, in 2015.
Digital marketing will explode in 2015
As we embark on the New Year in business, the lines between tangible and digital realities are being blurred in unprecedented ways.
Cincinnati’s familiar streetcar saga
As the legal slog to develop a new streetcar system in downtown Milwaukee continues to play out in court, in City Hall and at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, proponents and opponents alike would do well to keep an eye on Cincinnati.
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Jim LenahanPresident and CEOLudman Industries4810 N 124th St., MilwaukeeIndustry: CompactionEmployees: About 30www.ludman.net Jim Lenahan, president and CEO of...
Personnel File
Advertising & Public RelationsMilwaukee-based Boelter + Lincoln Marketing Communications promoted Ken Leiviska to public relations account executive. Leiviska has...
Biz Notes
Johnsonville SausageSheboygan Falls-based sausage manufacturer Johnsonville Sausage recently opened its first retail store, in Naples, Fla. Ralph and Shelly...
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Presidents’ Forecasts 2015
Company presidents, local CEOs, business owners, managers and other leaders forecast the economic climate for 2015, including the outlook for their own industry and company.
The most difficult job: The CEO of a family business
Have you heard the one about the only non-dysfunctional family being a family of one? The joke is more poignant when discussing family businesses. But it isn't funny.
I’ve been Umamified: Gather and respond to customer feedback
On a rare rainy day in Santa Monica, Calif., I stopped in at the local Umami Burger for lunch. As I entered the restaurant, I noticed three large jars at the entrance. I was curious as to why they were there. I asked our server, “What is the deal?”
Innovate or Die: Set goals to drive innovation in your company
Samsung started as a trader of fruit, vegetables and fish that transformed itself into a leading player in construction, shipbuilding, financial services, electronics and consumer appliances. It is now building the largest ship ever made.
