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Bike to Work Day 2012

Daniel Givens — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:59:46 +0000

This Friday is Bike to Work Day and there's a lot to be said about pedaling to work. Not only does it save money and reduce fuel consumption, but it is an excellent way to start the day as well as decompress after work.

Highlandtown Gets Clementine: New Dinner + Brunch Spot

Amanda Karfakis — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:02:48 +0000

Great news for Highlandtown, Md. -- Clementine Restaurant is coming to town! The new restaurant, an off-shoot of Clementine in Hamilton, will be located at the ground-level cafe within the Creative Alliance at the Patterson. Plans are set for a soft opening on May 17. It feels good to have a great new restaurant coming to our 'hood!

A Survivor’s Guide to Grammar Goofs

Kelley Chase — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:15:15 +0000

We've all been there before, writing "effect" instead of "affect" or putting an apostrophe in the wrong place. It's okay, we all make mistakes.

Google’s New Algorithm Proves Content is King

Natalie Barg — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:39:38 +0000

Companies that worry about increasing their Google ranking already know it’s a dog eat dog world out there and the world’s leading search engine is throwing us yet another bone. Within the next couple of months, Google is releasing a new algorithm search ranking system that will affect SEO for millions of websites and the Vitamin® office is buzzing with the news.

BBJ’s Morning Edition

Kelley Chase — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:11:18 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about the launch of the Baltimore Business Journal’s (BBJ) new email newsletter, but in case you missed it, Vitamin’s got the scoop.

Q&A with Steve Battista, Senior Vice President—Creative of Under Armour

Vitamin Staff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:04:13 +0000

On an unseasonably warm day in late November, Vitamin had the opportunity to preview the Fall 2012 line at Under Armour headquarters in Locust Point and sit down with Steve Battista, senior vice president—creative, to talk about being part of building Baltimore’s best-known brand

Facebook is Giving Your Business Page a Facelift: Introducing Timeline for Your Brand

Kelley Chase — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Get ready. On March 30th Facebook is set to roll out a new timeline layout for all business pages. The change will happen automatically on the 30th, but you can update your page now to get ahead of the curve.

Fun with Photoshop: Dead Musicians Edition

Vitamin Staff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:57 +0000

As much as we wish we could take credit for this, we can’t. The idea of photo-shopping historic album covers to remove those who are no longer living comes from Jean-Marie Delbes and Hatim el Hihi.

Alaz Does Not Approve: Biologist Says, Cats Are Manipulating Your Brains

Vitamin Staff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:38 +0000

You've all heard 'em, each conspiracy theory more fascinating than the next. From alien invasions to global warming, what else could you possibly add to your list of doomsday phobias?

How Facebook Advertising Can Work for You

Vitamin Staff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:19 +0000

By now you’ve heard that Facebook has more than 480 million users per day, but what does that mean for your business? Many clients have asked us if advertising on Facebook is worth the expense.

Childhood Obesity: Stop Sugarcoating It

Vitamin Staff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Around our house, we’re especially sensitive to other people’s feelings. Occasionally we’ll be reading a book written before the politically correct movement of the early 1990s, and my daughter will gasp in shock when she reads what she calls “The F Word.”

Crisis Communications + Captain Francesco of the Costa Concordia

Kelley Chase — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:56:54 +0000

Immediately after the tragic shipwreck of the Costa Concordia, a media frenzy erupted, accusing Captain Francesco Schettino of abandoning ship, hours before the evacuation was complete. The luxury cruise liner ran aground after being too close to shore near Giglio Island in Italy. Members of the crew claim Schettino deliberately sailed at shore’s edge to salute a retired officer whose son was head maître d’ on the ship.

Help Save the Internet!

Daniel Givens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:40:46 +0000

Depending on how geeky you are, you may or may not have heard about Protect IP & SOPA, two web-related bills moving through Congress that could potentially break the internet.

Merry Christmas From Alaz

Vitamin Staff — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:44:27 +0000

Woof! Happy Holidays dog owners and dog lovers. I've been scratching my ear for two weeks trying to think of a doggy themed holiday item to bring to your attention. By the grace of Rin Tin Tin, I've finally drilled down to it. Feast your fangs on the German Shepherd Christmas card.

Talking Business with Hamilton Federal Bank President Bob DeAlmeida

Amanda Karfakis — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:03:59 +0000

Surely, you've heard about the negative publicity big banks are getting, so we thought there's no better time than now to interview Bob DeAlmeida, President and CEO of Hamilton Federal Bank, a 96 year old Baltimore-based bank with strong community roots.