5 Reasons to Come to May’s Lunch & Learn
Website security is crucial in today’s world & we want to empower you! Join us for a free Lunch & Learn May 17, 2016 at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, AL.
Author: Leslie Johnson
Leslie keeps our production department running smoothly with the help of lots of cute office supplies, personalized calendars and a morning cup of coffee (with a healthy dose of caramel if-you-please). With over a decade of experience managing production at Southern Progress and Willow House, she's a natural fit as project manager at Infomedia, and she’s the glue that keeps our team together even during tough projects and tight timelines. Special talents include the ability to sing basically any ‘80s song on-command and find sale items for 20% cheaper with just a little online research. After hours, you’ll find her hanging out with her husband, Chance, son, Wells, and dog, Beau, playing Bunko with her friends, or watching historical dramas on Netflix.
Tech Gifts Mom Wants for Mother’s Day
A tech-related Mother’s Day gift could be the perfect solution to the question of what to get mom for Mother’s Day this Sunday, and we have some great ideas.
5 Reasons to Come to April’s Lunch & Learn
Free lunch and some super helpful tips on maximizing your Google Analytics. Join us on April 19, 2016 from 11:30-1pm at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, AL.
Put Your FitBit to Work: 6 Step Tracker Hacks that Make Office Life Better
We use our FitBits to track our steps, but we also use them to increase productivity — you can use FitBit alarms and other features to make life easier, not just at home but at the office too.
Sarah Parcak: Space Archaeologist and Newest TED Prize Winner
We’re so excited for our client Sarah Parcak, a “space archaeologist” who was awarded a $1 million TED prize for 2016.
Avoid the Maddening Crowd: Shop Black Friday 2015 without Leaving Your House!
So, what’s a girl to do when you still want the Black Friday deals but don’t want to fight the crowds? You get tech savvy! Did you know you can do all of your Black Friday shopping online, sometimes even earlier than when the stores open? And there are apps and sites that help you do just that. Below is a list of resources to help you save money and get all the deals without ever having to step foot in a store.
There’s an App for THAT?! Help Fight Breast Cancer with Life-Saving Mobile Apps
Did you know that there are Apps devoted solely to breast cancer? Whether you’ve been diagnosed recently, in remission for years, or just want to stay body-aware, there’s an App for it. As a tech company, we love learning about healthy uses for technology.
Want to Get a Handle on Social Media? This Class Is for You!
You know Carrie from our Lunch & Learns — this Saturday, she’s teaching a one-day workshop that goes over all the basics of blogging, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and more. She’ll teach how to craft a message, and how to juggle social media even when you’re busy and stressed.
Client Roundup: Infomedia’s Success Stories Making News
From Taziki’s to Iron Tribe to Outpost Pictures, it’s that time again to spotlight our wonderful, highly successful clients who’ve had successes so big they’ve hit the news lately.
Where Are They Now? What’s New with Infomedia Clients
Normally, each month we spotlight one client who has been in the news for various reasons. But as I started looking for a client to feature this month, I noticed tons of our clients are doing great things. It was too hard to pick just one. So this month, we’re changing it up a little […]
The Taste of Success: Coca-Cola United Bottling Company Expands Their Footprint
There’s a common expression that says you can’t bottle success — but after watching all the good things happening to Coca-Cola United Bottling Company, I’m not so sure. This Birmingham-based business is a client of ours, and we’ve loved working with them and creating a site that works for their bottling plants. Now that site is poised to get a lot more traffic, because United is expanding their bottling operations to Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Birmingham Entertainment Attorney Campaigns To Fulfill “Sibling Code” Dream
We love supporting our clients in all aspects of their businesses, but when a client ventures outside of their current job to pursue their own creative dreams, we get really excited. And, that’s exactly what longtime Birmingham entertainment attorney, Stacey Davis, is doing with her latest project, The Sibling Code. Not only did Davis write […]
Enrollment Advisors Grows at Railroad Park
Enrollment Advisors already has a strong presence in growth areas in Birmingham, with not one but two facilities at the heart of new growth — the Railroad Square facility and a call center on First Avenue South. Now Enrollment Advisors is growing even more, expanding their Railroad Park location at the old National Biscuit Company building (aka the Nabisco building) to more than double their total existing footprint.
Delicious AND Nutritious! Taziki's Earns REAL Certification
We’re excited to see our client Taziki’s listed as the first REAL Certified national franchise. The REAL Certification is kind of like a grading system for how healthy and fresh a restaurant is — it’s a national standard for foodservice nutrition and sustainability. When you see a restaurant with the REAL stamp of approval, you know that an independent organization has vetted them, and that terms like “healthy” and “made-from-scratch” are true and not just buzzwords.
Yay for the Localist!
Carrie Rollwagen used crowdfunding & social media to publish her book, The Localist, and it’s taking Birmingham by storm.
A Very Merry Infomedia Christmas
One of my favorite events this time of year is our annual Infomedia Christmas party. It’s a chance for us to get out of our normal office routine and mingle, not as coworkers, but as friends. It’s a chance for us to meet or reconnect with significant others and spouses all while enjoying great food […]
City of Pelham Named Alabama’s Google eCity of the Year
For the second year, Google has awarded one city in each state the Google eCity award. This award represents the strongest online business community in that particular state. Along with independent research firm Ipsos MORI, Google analyzed the online strength of local small businesses in cities in all fifty states and the city with the […]
At Infomedia, We Take Spooky Seriously!
On Halloween Day, the ghosts and ghouls started arriving: At Infomedia, we take our office Halloween party seriously with costumes and cash prizes!
Our Local Copywriter Is Kickstarting a Book!
We’ve talked several times about the crowd-funding site Kickstarter and how we think it’s a great way to help finance new businesses. But this time, it’s one particular Kickstarter campaign that has our hearts: Our very own copywriter, Carrie Rollwagen, has created a video to help fund her new book, The Localist. Carrie’s non-fiction book […]
When Clients Are Like Family: Saying Goodbye to Harmony Landing
We’ll miss Harmony Landing, but we’re happy for owner Rilla Foley’s new adventure!
4 Questions Everybody Has about Their Website
Although each project is different, there are some questions that relate to all sites.
From Online Shop to Brick-and-Mortar: Little Lavender’s Doing Big Business
A successful online business allowed this children’s consignment boutique to expand into a physical store as well.
Swoozie’s Has Me Hooked — and It’s Not Just because They’re a Client
It’s hard to create marketing emails that aren’t pushy, but Swoozie’s is right on target with fun, festive messages every time.
Oh, the Horror! Infomedia Does Halloween
We go all out for Halloween. We have a huge contest at work, and the winner gets a cash prize and a trophy to enjoy for a whole year.
Work hard, play hard: We do both at Infomedia
Our monthly outside-of-work events make us a stronger team and make our work better.
Client in the News: Summer Classics Grows, Moves, and Increases Hiring
The city of Pelham is about to get a little more style when our client, Summer Classics, renovates their new building.
Local non-profits make their mark on social media
Local non-profits are making social networks a key part of their marketing strategies. Here are a couple of Infomedia clients making a splash!
Alabama Launchpad in the news
Check out how one of our clients, Alabama Launchpad, is helping small businesses in Alabama and how they have plans to grow the organization this year to help even more.