When The Woody Guthrie Center opened recently in Tulsa, Okla., it included 12 touch-screen kiosks that were developed by Memphis-based custom software development firm Mind Over Data.

The kiosks that Mind Over Data helped develop allow visitors to browse photos, writings, audio recordings, videos and other digital artifacts.

2. Screwpulp Aims to Make Publishing Simpler - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

With a name like Screwpulp, it’s not hard to figure out how the founders of the startup feel about the current state of the publishing industry.

Screwpulp is one of six companies participating in Seed Hatchery, a tech-focused business accelerator for high-growth companies that wraps up its third season this month. Richard Billings is the founder of Screwpulp, which he and his team have built to help writers do an end run around traditional publishing outlets.

3. Tennessee First Lady, Muppet Against Obesity - Tuesday, May 14, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn to love reading.

4. Memphis Tech Firm Develops Kiosks for Museum - Monday, May 13, 2013

When The Woody Guthrie Center opened recently in Tulsa, Okla., it included 12 touch-screen kiosks that were developed by Memphis-based custom software development firm Mind Over Data.

The kiosks that Mind Over Data helped develop allow visitors to browse photos, writings, audio recordings, videos and other digital artifacts.

5. Events - Saturday, April 13, 2013

New Ballet Ensemble will present Springloaded Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, at Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper St. The annual event fuses ballet, contemporary and urban dance with works by local and guest choreographers. Visit nbespringloaded13.eventbrite.com for times and tickets.

6. Garden Party - Friday, April 12, 2013

Tony Bennett, Robert Plant and Foreigner are among the top-drawing acts performing at Memphis Botanic Garden during the Live at the Garden 2013 concert season, which kicks off June 1.

7. Events - Thursday, April 11, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Meri Armour, CEO of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

8. New Hearing-Impaired Driver Exemptions - Monday, April 08, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that there will be a 21 percent increase in the job growth for truck drivers over the next 10 years. Currently, more than 20,000 truck driver positions nationwide go unfilled.

9. Dunavant Symposium Examines Public Service - Friday, March 22, 2013

Saying there should be “good government” and there must be “ethical government” is easy.

Defining what those terms mean can be difficult especially for non-elected public administrators.

A new symposium connected to the annual Bobby Dunavant Public Service Awards aims to open a discussion about the issues of public service in practice.

10. Raising the Roof - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

If all goes well, The Blues Foundation will be raising the roof on a new Blues Hall of Fame at 421 S. Main St. in six months.

11. Bearing Down - Monday, March 11, 2013

The old adage “loaded for bear” is fitting for a new full-service branding agency that’s emerged on the Memphis advertising landscape.

“We came up with Loaded for Bear after stepping back and looking at the Memphis creative landscape and what our goals were, which are to prove that great creative can happen in a ‘creative wilderness’ such as Memphis, but also to help our clients be prepared for anything,” said managing director Joel Halpern. “That is where the term came from, an old hiker’s saying that means going off in the prepared for the worst case scenario, or a bear.”

12. Local Ad Execs to Present at SXSW Festival - Tuesday, March 05, 2013

A pair of admen from Memphis will be in Austin, Texas, presenting at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival that starts later this week.

Archer-malmo chief creative officer and principal Gary Backaus, along with archer-malmo associate creative director and copywriter Justin Dobbs, will be there during the five days’ worth of presentations from leaders in emerging technology.

13. Making an Impression - Tuesday, March 05, 2013

The firm redeveloping Overton Square considers its task at hand to be playing to its Midtown audience – not only in building construction, but also in incorporating art.

Loeb Properties Inc. is investing more than $20 million to revive the once-booming arts and entertainment district of the 1970s and 1980s. That includes adding new tenants to expand Overton Square’s footprint, redesigning existing structures and building new ones, and implementing a dozen or so multimedia art projects throughout.

14. AIA Memphis Director Given Honorary Membership - Saturday, March 02, 2013

Heather Baugus Koury was recently named Honorary AIA for The American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed on a person outside the architecture profession.

Membership is granted only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding and of national significance. During her 10-year tenure as executive director of AIA Memphis, Koury has enhanced the chapter’s programming and its involvement in community outreach programs, including the Distinguished Architects of the World speakers series, the Discovering Architecture summer day camp for high school students, and the Junior Girl Scout Architecture Badge Camp.

15. AIA Memphis Director Given Honorary Membership - Thursday, February 28, 2013

Heather Baugus Koury was recently named Honorary AIA for The American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed on a person outside the architecture profession.

Membership is granted only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding and of national significance. During her 10-year tenure as executive director of AIA Memphis, Koury has enhanced the chapter’s programming and its involvement in community outreach programs, including the Distinguished Architects of the World speakers series, the Discovering Architecture summer day camp for high school students, and the Junior Girl Scout Architecture Badge Camp.

16. Kroc Center Opens to Big Crowds - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

To cap off Healthy Heart Month, the new 100,000-square-foot Kroc Center held its open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony last weekend.

The state-of-the-art Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center has welcomed more than 10,000 visitors in its first few days.

17. ADDYs Boast Creative Industry’s Finest - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The tall ceilings and 100-year-old wood flooring of the historic 409 S. Main St. building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2013 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed beware of “The Creeping Boredom.”

18. Mentorship Model Found at U of M - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Let’s focus on a new form of mentorship, aimed at talent development and retention, with the University of Memphis’ LEAD program: Professional Connection Lunches.

The University of Memphis is well known for its sports and degree programs, but it is quickly receiving national attention for its efforts focused on leadership development, mentorship and talent retention. For example, the university was recently recognized as one of the “Top Ten Universities That Produce the Most Interns” by the U.S. News Short List. This prestigious list places Memphis with other institutions, like Dartmouth College, Syracuse University and DePaul University. The key to their success, in my opinion, lies in partnerships and engagement with community stakeholders, as well as their innovative approach to making mentorship easy and flexible with today’s hectic schedules.

19. Get More Out of Your Corporate Retreat - Thursday, December 27, 2012

Have you ever asked yourself why you are taking a corporate retreat? Is it because the company has always had one and it is just an event on autopilot? Is it intended to reinforce the company line? What do you as a leader really get out of it? What does everyone else get out of it? If it is designed to be a “morale builder” and a session to “build consensus” you may be wasting your time and money. There is nothing worse for morale than having a lockdown then hotboxing people who work over 50 hour weeks. These people likely feel that they are getting behind on their work treadmill and worse, they resent the time away from home and family.

20. Uniquely Creative - Monday, December 10, 2012

The freshly painted walls at Paradigm Marketing & Creative include the definition of creativity spelled out to serve as a constant reminder of the 20-year old firm’s mantra.

“The ability to transcend traditional ideas and to create meaningful new ideas,” the wall leading into the newly refurbished kitchen area reads.

21. Label Watchers - Thursday, December 06, 2012

Two organizations are combating the area’s obesity crisis and promoting healthier lifestyles by placing an emphasis on food label education.

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. has partnered with Memphis Pink Palace Museum to create a new interactive lab session called “Learning Labels” that teaches kids about how to read serving sizes on food and beverage labels. Raising nutritional awareness is not only being targeted toward children in the Mid-South. Leadership Memphis recently became a participant in the Healthy Memphis Common Table’s Million Calorie Reduction Match project, and guests at the organization’s recent holiday party at the Mercedes-Benz of Memphis Showroom were provided with nutritional information about the evening’s food, which was catered by several area restaurants.

22. The Innovation Process: What’s the Secret Sauce? - Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Business banter talks a lot about “the process for innovation,” which is usually referenced in the singular and stated definitively, leaving most business leaders scratching their heads. It makes us think that there is one correct process, the secret sauce that top companies have and follow. There are actually thousands of innovation processes, none of which have been quantified or proven to be the most effective. There is no one size fits all.

23. Saint Francis Introduces MAKO Knee Treatment - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis this week becomes the first hospital in the city to offer the MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing treatment.

The treatment uses a highly advanced, surgeon-controlled robotic arm system to correct early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. Saint Francis spent $1.5 million to acquire the new technology, and the first surgery is scheduled to take place Thursday, Nov. 15.

24. Memphis Chamber to Host New York Times’ Sanger - Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Next week, the Greater Memphis Chamber is hosting a conversation in Memphis with the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times.

David Sanger, who’s also the author of the new book “Confront and Conceal” and who has been at the vanguard of reporting on issues related to Iran for the Times, will be here as part of the chamber’s regular “A Conversation With …” series.

25. Wells Fargo Survey: Retirement Picture Looks Grim - Monday, November 05, 2012

If a Wells Fargo & Co. survey is any indication, there’s no way to sugarcoat it: The retirement years look bleak for a large swath of the U.S. population. Take the fact that, according to the survey, more than one-third of respondents might find themselves living close to poverty in their golden years. Those 34 percent expect their retirement income to be half of their current income.

26. Scripps Networks Posts Higher Earnings - Friday, November 02, 2012

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., the operator of pay-TV networks such as Food Network and HGTV, said Thursday that its third-quarter net income grew 20 percent thanks to higher revenue from both advertising and distributor fees.

27. Art City - Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Artists Colleen Couch-Smith and Kelly Lindsey of Memphis are the creative minds behind Rock Paper Scissors (indielamps.com), offering lamps distinctive enough to double as illuminated art.

28. Business Licenses Drop 10 Percent - Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Whether the reason is access to capital or lack of customer demand, the result is the same: fewer entrepreneurs are filing business licenses in Shelby County.

That’s according to third quarter totals from the Shelby County Clerk’s office, which show a decline of 10 percent in the number of business licenses filed in the July to September period (1,435) compared to the same period in 2011 (1,592), according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

29. Scripps Grandson Dies; Investors Eye Family Sale - Monday, October 22, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Shares of HGTV and Food Network owner Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. rose nearly 6 percent before giving back most of the gains on Friday after the death of a grandson of founder Edward W. Scripps prompted speculation that the family might sell its controlling stake.

30. Newsweek to Cease Print Edition After 80 Years - Friday, October 19, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Newsweek will end its print publication after 80 years and shift to an all-digital format in early 2013.

Its last U.S. print edition will be its Dec. 31 issue. The paper version of Newsweek is the latest casualty of a changing world where readers get more of their information from websites, tablets and smartphones. It's also an environment in which advertisers are looking for less expensive alternatives online.

31. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Thursday, October 18, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

32. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Memphis Mayor AC Wharton joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

33. Indie Memphis Festival Gets a Tech Feel - Friday, October 05, 2012

Based on a lineup the nonprofit organization released, this year’s Indie Memphis Film Festival will feel a lot like the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

It’s a reflection of the digital convergence of film, music and interactive media. Adding a kind of innovation and technology focus to the festival is something organizers have wanted to add for a while, according to Indie Memphis board president Iddo Patt.

34. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Monday, October 01, 2012

Maybe you’re a startup founder who wants to rub shoulders with your peers, pitch investors in the hope of landing venture capital and talk to a lawyer about drawing up paperwork.

Maybe you’re a veteran researcher who’s got a side project that looks like it could turn into something big. Or maybe you’ve got little more than an idea on the back of a napkin.

35. ‘Back in Time’ - Tuesday, September 25, 2012

When local model railroaders first got together with the idea two years ago, there was little more than a dream and a dark tunnel.

Today, the light at the end of that tunnel is the 2,500-square-foot Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum at 545 S. Main St. in Downtown.

36. Growth Streak - Monday, September 10, 2012

Andrew Holliday and Daniel Brown, the founding partners of Memphis-based branding and marketing firm Harvest Creative, used to joke about one day making the Inc. 500|5000, the list published each year by Inc. Magazine that honors the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

37. Business Honors - Friday, August 24, 2012

Thirteen Memphis-based companies can officially claim to be among the fastest-growing in the U.S.

That’s according to Inc. Magazine, which put them on its annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking the magazine published a few days ago that honors the fastest-growing companies by measuring their percentage growth in revenue over a three-year period.

38. Going the Extra Mile - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

University of Memphis senior linebacker Akeem Davis is one of 117 college football players to be nominated for the 2012 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team.

The award recognizes significant contributions to volunteerism and community service made by college football student-athletes across the nation.

39. Hayes Returns to PR Following Role in Wharton Administration - Friday, August 17, 2012

Kerry Hayes knows a thing or two about what makes a city tick.

He spent nearly three years as special assistant to Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr., where he focused on research and innovation. Hayes led the effort to secure a $4.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, allowing Wharton to establish an “Innovation Delivery Team” of researchers to reduce handgun violence and accelerate economic development in the inner city.

40. Biz Owners Weighing Health Care Law Impact - Monday, August 13, 2012

So far, it’s not easy to get a clear picture of how President Barack Obama’s health care law will affect Memphis-area small businesses.

That’s mainly because there are lots of business owners – including both supporters and even strident critics of the Affordable Care Act – who themselves don’t know what impact the law will have.

41. Fit for a King - Monday, August 13, 2012

Each August, thousands of Elvis Presley fans make their annual pilgrimage to Graceland to pay homage to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

But this year – being the 35th anniversary of Presley’s death and the 30th anniversary of Graceland being open to the public – will be one for the record books.

42. Archer-Malmo Grows as Business Surges - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Archer-malmo has added more than 20 people to its professional staff this year, and the growth outlook is positive.

By the end of this year, the city’s largest advertising agency’s total employee roster will have expanded to about 120, marking its peak in professional staff. Archer-malmo had that high of a headcount briefly in late 2006 and early 2007, but this growth is distinct, said CEO Russ Williams.

43. Tales of Comeback - Monday, August 06, 2012

Jay Myers is gritting his teeth so much it feels like some of them are starting to buckle.

It’s April 2003, and Myers, the founder and CEO of Memphis-based videoconference technology company Interactive Solutions Inc., is sitting in his office with the door closed. His hands are shaking.

44. School of Rock Germantown to Hold Grand Opening - Friday, August 03, 2012

National music store School of Rock will hold its official grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., adjacent to Lane Music at 9309 Poplar Ave.

45. Startup Weekend Helps Bring Ideas to Life - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

In LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman’s recent book “The Startup of You,” he recalls a billboard in Silicon Valley that asks passers-by – many of them presumably being startup founders – a simply question: What makes you so special?

46. Square Again Abuzz With Entertainment Options - Monday, July 16, 2012

After three years of culinary success Downtown, owner Jeff Johnson is looking forward to taking his popular restaurant and bar Local Gastropub to the next level.

47. Lights, Camera, Action - Monday, July 16, 2012

The pot of state money available to spur film production in Tennessee got a couple million dollars richer a few months ago.

Thanks to a measure sponsored this past legislative session by state Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, an additional $2 million is now available to incentivize film production in the state. But the good news goes deeper than that seven-figure sum for Tennessee’s film industry.

48. Former Wharton Aid Hayes Joins Doug Carpenter Agency - Thursday, July 12, 2012

Kerry Hayes, former special assistant to Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr., has joined advertising, public relations and consulting firm doug carpenter & associates as director of public relations.

49. Mastering The Perfect Pitch - Wednesday, July 04, 2012

In the sales world, delivering the perfect pitch is akin to throwing a no hitter. It’s no easy feat, but those who’ve mastered the art of the flawless pitch have the power to consistently shut down the opposing team and bring home more wins.

50. Baptist Women's Hospital Presents Free Wellness Series - Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Starting in August, Baptist Women’s Hospital will present a series of health and wellness talks at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

The free, four-part series will cover topics such as nutrition, medicine, breast cancer and diabetes. Top experts from Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.’s staff will lead the interactive presentations.

51. Sensory Marketing Improves Customer Experience - Friday, June 29, 2012

One of the most intriguing marketing methods that has been used increasingly throughout the years is sensory marketing. Sensory marketing is utilizing all of the human senses in order to affect how customers perceive their experience with a product.

52. Fun Ways To Give Back This Weekend - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Last week we highlighted MidSouth Sober Living, which is a local nonprofit creating sober living, transitional housing centers for those embarking on a new start in life. Now that summer has revved into high gear, let us share some opportunities to enjoy the weekend while easily and affordably giving back to our community.

53. Hoover Joins Agape As Director of Development - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Brian Hoover has joined Agape Child & Family Services as director of development. In his new role, Hoover will be responsible for leading Agape’s development efforts, such as fundraising and special events. He will also oversee the organization’s marketing, public relations and volunteer initiatives.

54. Slice of the Pie - Monday, June 18, 2012

Come mid-July, local restaurateur Aldo Dean will launch Aldo’s Pizza Pies, his group’s third concept in Memphis and second in Downtown’s Central Business District.

Dean is one of three partners behind the new 3,900-square-foot restaurant on the ground floor of Henry Turley Co.’s Barboro Flats at 100 S. Main St. Adam Slovis of Slovis & Associates LLC represented Dean and his group in its seven-year lease for Aldo’s Pizza Pies.

55. Keep Tennessee Beautiful Unveils New Logo, Website - Friday, June 08, 2012

Keep Tennessee Beautiful, the state agency dedicated to rallying its residents to take responsibility for their community environments, has unveiled a new logo and website at www.keeptnbeautiful.org.

56. Sounds of the City - Thursday, May 24, 2012

When Downtown Alive was launched in 2008, the lunchtime performance series picked up top honors for Special Events and Projects from the International Downtown Association.

Four years later, the Downtown Memphis Commission’s weekday interactive program designed to bring art, culture, music and creativity to Court Square along Main Street is living up to that national prestige.

57. Twitter Plays Outsize Role in 2012 Campaign - Tuesday, May 08, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – @BarackObama is on Twitter. So is @MittRomney. And so are all the voters following the 2012 presidential contest, whether they know it or not.

Candidates, strategists, journalists and political junkies have flocked to Twitter, the social networking hub where information from the mundane to the momentous is shared through 140-character microbursts known as tweets.

58. 360 Photos Gives Companies Edge With Panoramic Tours - Monday, May 07, 2012

When people think of virtual tours, residential real estate typically comes to mind. Panoramic tours use a sequence of carefully assembled high-quality images stitched together, offering larger, clearer views, which makes the technology a valuable tool for real estate agents, who can offer potential buyers an in-depth look at property, regardless of their geographic location.

59. Brooks’ Therapy Program Awarded National Grant - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave., has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a $44,000 grant to enhance and expand the museum’s Art Therapy Access program.

60. Events - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Memphis Area Transit Authority will hold customer-appreciation days Wednesday through Friday. Events will include discounts, snacks and gifts Wednesday and Thursday at the American Way Transit Center, North End Terminal and Airways Transit Center. MATA rides will be 25 cents all day Friday.

61. Cook Named Director At Memphis Farmers Mkt. - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Allison Cook has been named market director at Memphis Farmers Market. Cook brings her marketing and business management experience to the position, and also has volunteered at the market and its Harvest Celebration fundraisers for three years.

62. Events - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a lunch and learn Tuesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baptist Memphis Education & Conference Center, 6027 Walnut Grove Road. Leadership Academy President and CEO Nancy Coffee will present “Effective Leadership, Effective Management.” Contact Amanda Edmundson at aedmundson@memphischamber.com or 543-3511.

63. Chandler Takes ‘Simply’ Series Formula To Grill - Wednesday, April 11, 2012

This time last year, local chef Jennifer Chandler was finishing up her third cookbook, launching a restaurant and in the midst of a national media tour with French’s for the release of a new Dijon mustard brand.

64. Plough Foundation Awards $1.7M to Talent Dividend - Monday, April 02, 2012

The Plough Foundation has awarded a $1.7 million grant to the Memphis Talent Dividend College Attainment Initiative, whose purpose is to build a stronger city by increasing the number of college graduates in the Memphis metropolitan area by 1 percent over the next five years.

65. Plough Fdtn. Awards $1.7M to Increase College Grad Rate - Friday, March 30, 2012

The Plough Foundation has awarded a $1.7 million grant to the Memphis Talent Dividend College Attainment Initiative, whose purpose is to increase the number of college graduates in the Memphis metropolitan area by 1 percent over the next five years.

66. Pas de Deux - Thursday, March 29, 2012

Ballet Memphis is using the city’s community centers as a vehicle to expose children to the arts while empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Connections: Kids is an outreach program that enables youth to learn creative movement from professional dancers in their community who motivate them to think critically and take charge of their health.

67. Speak Creative, Memphis Zoo Team Up With App Launch - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Animal, music and barbecue lovers behold – there’s an app for that.

Speak Creative has built a new app for the Memphis Zoo on a platform called The Zoo App. The firm is selling the template across the country.

68. Robot Therapy Introduced At Baptist Rehab - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown this month began offering patients interactive therapy with the InMotion Arm Robot, a device that helps them achieve arm function after a stroke or other illness.

69. Playback Memphis Improv to Perform Saturday - Friday, March 09, 2012

Playback Memphis, an improvisational theater troupe that examines issues based on audience suggestions, will hold an interactive performance Saturday, March 10, at the new Leadership Memphis Gallery, 363 S. Main St.

70. Memphis Film Co. Works on 'Motels of Route 66' - Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Emmy-nominated Simon Cantlon and Memphis-based production company Paper Moon Films are partnering for a new documentary film and book called “The Motels of Route 66.”

The project will explore the stories of the motel owners, the architecture, the travelers and the road itself. Community fundraising via Kickstarter will begin next month, and the film is projected to shoot this summer, when the filmmaker and crew embark on a month-long journey along the 2,448 miles of Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles.

71. Startup Sued for Putting Local TV on the iPhone - Monday, March 05, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Broadcasters have sued a startup backed by media billionaire Barry Diller that sends live local TV feeds to iPhones and iPads in the New York area.

Two groups of broadcasters, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and the local PBS station, filed suits Thursday in federal court, saying Aereo Inc.'s service uses their content without permission.

72. Build-A-Bear Celebrates 1 Yr. of St. Jude Support - Monday, March 05, 2012

Build-A-Bear Workshop, the interactive retailer of customized stuffed animals, is honoring the 1-year anniversary of its relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the year, the company will help St. Jude with several initiatives.

73. Events - Friday, March 02, 2012

eighty3 will host an evening of free tastings for Memphis food- and beverage-industry service staff Sunday, March 4, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the restaurant, 83 Madison Ave. Only 30 reservations will be accepted each Sunday. Email full name and place of employment to info@eighty3memphis.com by noon Friday, March 2. Events in the four-week tasting series are limited to one per person.

74. Celebration of Creativity - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

All “pimps, players and winners” that produced the best in local advertising and all of the disciplines associated with it were recognized Saturday, Feb. 25, in the historic Downtown building at 149 Monroe Ave., with the tagline, “Damn, it feels good to be a winner.”

75. ADDY Awards Highlight Ad Industry's Top Work - Monday, February 27, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

76. MemphisWeather.Net App Upgraded - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Version 2.0 of the MemphisWeather.net (MWN) smartphone app has been released with an upgraded interactive StormView Radar interface.

The interface more than doubles the geographic area covered and lets users zoom down to near-street level to see details.

77. Viewer Mail on Rosenfelt - Thursday, February 16, 2012

I hate when this happens. Last week, I concluded the column with remarks indicating that “Dog Tags” was the last David Rosenfelt Andy Carpenter novel in print. I even went so far as to write that “One Dog Night,” novel nine in the Andy series, “is due out later this year.”

78. Leadership Change - Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Eric Mathews, long at the center of a variety of tech ventures and entrepreneurship projects in the city, is taking the reins at EmergeMemphis.

79. EmergeMemphis Names Mathews As Executive Director - Monday, February 13, 2012

Eric Mathews, long at the center of a variety of tech ventures and entrepreneurship projects in the city, is taking the reins at EmergeMemphis.

80. Exchange Club to Host Annual 'Hands of Hope' - Monday, February 13, 2012

The Exchange Club Family Center will host its annual Hands of Hope Auction Party March 3 in The Columns at One Commerce Square in Downtown.

The event will kick off at 7 p.m. with emcee Steve Conley, and will include a silent and live auction, live music and interactive light show provided by DJ Mark Anderson, dancing, gourmet food stations and a cash bar. Tickets are $90 for individuals and $160 for couples.

81. Super Bowl MVPs - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Would you write a check for $116,000 for one second of TV airtime?

That was precisely the question Super Bowl advertisers faced this year. Thirty-second ads sold for a record $3.5 million, up a whopping 17 percent from last year.

82. St. Louis Fed Releases App for Android Users - Friday, February 03, 2012

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has released a version of its FRED app for users of Android-power mobile devices.

83. Super Bowl Ad Sneak Preview and Spoilers - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

When you’re spending $3.5 million on a 30-second TV spot, maximizing buzz is the name of the game. That’s why one of the overarching themes with this year’s bevy of Super Bowl ads is pre-game promotion as well as the introduction of more social media integrated campaigns. Savvy marketers are taking a more holistic approach.

84. Obama's Health Overhaul Lags in Many States - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Here's a reality check for President Barack Obama's health overhaul: Three out of four uninsured Americans live in states that have yet to figure out how to deliver on its promise of affordable medical care.

85. Design 500 Finds Passion Preparing Museum Exhibits - Monday, January 02, 2012

Scott Blake’s home office in a historic building at 671 Jefferson Ave. is clearly the abode of a man with a deep love of art, history and design.

86. Going Mobile: Travel Apps Promote City - Monday, December 26, 2011

When Shara Karasic got the urge to go walking in Memphis during a recent trip for a friend’s wedding, she reached for her trusted travel guide – her mobile phone.

Karasic, director of social strategy for the mobile-app website Appolicious.com, used and cataloged about 10 Memphis-centric apps during her trip, from the free and hyper-local ArtsMemphis and Center for Southern Folklore apps to the more general Memphis Walking Tours and Map, which is available for $4.99.

87. State Tourism Officials Create Winter Website - Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has created an Elvis-centric winter website, winter.tnvacation.com.

The interactive site encourages visitors to experience the holiday season with Elvis Presley. The theme is “Winter With Elvis: Lights, Camera, Action.”

88. TN Supreme Court has New Website to Help the Poor - Monday, December 05, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Tennessee Supreme Court has a new website designed to help people who cannot afford legal representation.

The site, JusticeForAllTN.com, lists resources to help navigate the court system for those with civil legal issues.

89. For Westminster’s Baker, Teaching is an Art Form - Friday, December 02, 2011

Clint Baker, an upper school art teacher at Westminster Academy, hasn’t always been an educator.

Baker started his career in graphic design at small firms. He eventually worked his way to The Discovery Channel before starting his own graphic design firm, Baker & Hill LLC, in the Washington, D.C., area.

90. Shining Brightly - Friday, December 02, 2011

The staff at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is hoping Memphians will choose to make multiple visits this holiday season to First Tennessee Starry Nights, the park’s annual light show featuring enormous holiday displays illuminated with more than a million environmentally friendly LED lights.

91. StiQRd Loyalty App Launches for Android - Friday, November 18, 2011

StiQRd, a customer loyalty mobile application developed by the Memphis startup stiQRd Inc., has been released for the Android platform.

Launched for Android Nov. 15, the app uses an interactive map that allows consumers to locate businesses participating in loyalty programs.

92. Madison Hotel Eatery To Reopen as Eighty3 - Monday, November 14, 2011

The Westin Memphis Beale Street isn’t the only Downtown hotel whose restaurant is undergoing radical revision, revisioning and rebranding.

Grill 83, the restaurant for the Madison Hotel, which has been closed since Oct. 30, reopens Wednesday, Nov. 16, as Eighty3, a name intended to convey a sense of modernity, casual elegance and, yes, fun.

93. Selznick Art Appeals to Adults as Well - Monday, November 14, 2011

Children’s books aren’t always just for children, according to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, where an American author/illustrator’s works playfully blur the lines between kids and grownups.

“From Houdini to Hugo: The Art of Brian Selznick,” now open through Jan. 8, features a host of haunting faces, true but untold stories and more than a few moments of magic.

94. College of Optometry Prez Touts School’s Technology - Friday, November 11, 2011

As president of the Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Richard W. Phillips is responsible for the execution of the policies established by the board of trustees for the day-to-day operation of the institution and coordinating faculty, staff and student activities.

95. Adobe Backs Off on Flash for Mobile Browsers - Thursday, November 10, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — Adobe Systems Inc. is pulling its Flash software for Web video and games from the browsers of mobile devices, though Flash will still work on mobile apps and on the Web browsers of regular computers.

96. Events - Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Small Business Chamber will hold a power lunch forum featuring Jay Myers of Interactive Solutions speaking on the topic “The Entrepreneurial Mindset” Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Sally Baker Brenner at 748-8889 or visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com.

97. City’s Story Recounted in ‘Memphis 101’ - Thursday, November 10, 2011

A cross-section of native Memphians and Memphians by choice spent the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 9, exploring the stories that shaped the city during “Memphis 101,” a free, public event held biannually at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

98. Events - Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “Revocable Living Trust – Death to Probate” Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

99. Massey Joins OrthoMemphis, Continues Family Tradition - Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Dr. Matthew Bradley Massey has joined OrthoMemphis and will his focus his practice on musculoskeletal problems of the foot, ankle and knee.

100. Orpheum Theatre Announces 'Music Passport Program' - Tuesday, November 08, 2011

The Orpheum Theatre recently announced its new “Music Passport Program” – an interactive guide to local attractions that celebrate the history of Memphis music.

The program is part of the theater’s Think Positive Campaign, which encourages awareness of the strong historical and musical presence of the city.