Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 years old every day in the U.S. How and where they age not only presents a huge societal paradigm shift, but will also drive big business. The businesses that serve this population are vast and varied, ranging from construction; assisted living facilities (from active senior to memory care); [...]
If you or your PR agency secures a television or digital video news interview during the lockdown, do you know how to make your Zoom or Skype interview successful? The pandemic lockdown changed every aspect of life – including how broadcast journalists interview expert sources. The positive side of Zoom or Skype interviews is [...]
Latonya Riddle-Jones writes the LGBTQ Health View column. As we celebrate Black History Month and honor the contributions of African-Americans to our history, the nation continues to battle serious issues regarding equal treatment of disenfranchised individuals, including in health care. For African-Americans identifying as LGBTQ, like many of Corktown Health Center’s patients, [...]
By Marx Layne A Detroit-based public relations and digital media agency If you are like many automotive consumers, you have probably wondered when electric vehicles (EVs) will garner widespread adoption and finally replace their petroleum-powered counterparts once and for all. We know the technology is there – check. We see the interest is there [...]
By Mike McConnell mmcconnell@medianewsgroup.com; Feb 18, 2021 This Madison Heights rendering shows the different areas around the city's public library at 240 W. 13 Mile Road, that will be enhanced with new features such as areas for music, play, small presentations, two rain gardens, a series of chimes and other installments. The [...]
Macomb Township — Combat veterans tell Elizabeth Popovich stories. Mostly the stories are about cookies. Sometimes the stories make them cry. Popovich has been selling Girl Scout Cookies since she was in kindergarten. Now she's a senior at Dakota High School, aging out of scouting, and she'll still gladly supply you with Samoas and Trefoils. But [...]
Detroit remains a global hub of automotive R&D. As such, Marx Layne & Company, which has deep roots and expertise in automotive and auto supplier public relations and marketing, is in high demand because of our on-the-ground familiarity with the automotive news media and the supplier landscape in Detroit and worldwide. That makes our [...]
Jason Davis Specialty coffee shop with three locations has used social media to remain viable At one point, sales dropped 80%, says owner Nathan Hamood Dessert Oasis turned to curbside pickup, online sales, brew-at-home tools Christian Kettenbeil handles sales initiatives for Dessert Oasis, including online sales and merchandise retail. Dessert Oasis Coffee [...]
Senior care revolves around communication – digital, telemedicine, AI. How we communicate as we age will improve the quality of life for seniors and family members. At Marx Layne & Company, a Detroit area based public relations and digital agency, we actively work with clients in the elder care sector, including senior communities, from active [...]
Andrew and Susanna Schaad along with their sons Owen, left, and Calvin. "Therefore, go." In the Bible, Matthew 28:16-20 depicts some of the last words Jesus Christ said to his disciples. In what Christians call "The Great Commission," he reminds them that he'll always be with them and encourages them to spread his gospel to [...]
