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Mobile Marketing By The Numbers

Mobile Marketing By the Numbers. The number of Americans who own smartphones rocketed past the number who own basic mobile phones this year, and marketers have been expanding their mobile budgets at a similarly rapid rate.

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Does Facebook Advertising Actually Work? New Research From WordStream on Facebook Ad Performance…Finds Google Has More To Offer Right Now?

On the eve of Facebook’s initial public offering, the markets are contemplating why auto manufacturer General Motorsdecided abruptly yesterday to terminate advertising on Facebook. WordStream, a provider of search engine marketing software and services, has released new research comparing the value of Facebook advertising to Google’s Display Network — the portion of Google’s advertising business that allows advertisers to place display ads on Google sites such as YouTube, Gmail, Blogger and over 2 million other websites, including popular news sites, blogs and other niche sites across the Internet, rather than alongside search results

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GLASA’s Cindy Housner Talks Inclusion for Disabled Athletes with WGN Radio Host Mike McConnell

The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) Founder Cindy Housner talks with WGN Radio host Mike McConnell, explaining the arguments for inclusion of athletes with disabiliites in IHSA events.

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Gala 2012: A Mod Musical Evening

Join The Music Theatre Company for performances of your favorite songs by Chicago’s finest music theatre artists. Enjoy the upbeat stylings of Dr. Mark and the Sutures while browsing through their wide array of silent auction items, including Chicago Bears and Blackhawks memorabilia, private golf outings, and a priceless excursion to the Metropolitan Opera in […]

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Promising Alzheimer’s News!

Promising clinical trial that could lead to treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s, people who are genetically guaranteed to develop the disease-but who do not yet have any symptoms—will for the first time be given a drug intended to stop it, federal officials announced Tuesday. ht.ly/aWCh6 bit.ly/JG4Da

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The Be-Well Lake County Community Dig Day

This diabetes education, treatment and awareness program is a community health initiative at its best, Committed to providing greater access to comprehensive diabetes care and education for medically underserved patients in Lake County, the Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, through its annual appeal, has donated nearly $700,000 to this initiative. To donate, contact The […]

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Pre-Mother’s Day Sale in Progress at Alcove Gifts at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital

Only 3 more days to shop at the Alcove Gift Shop for Mother’s Day while supporting your local hospital. A fundraising arm of the Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, the Alcove’s proceeds benefit health programs at the Hospital. Fabulous merchandise! Stop in & shop. Highland Park Hospital. 777 Park Ave, HP. Complimentary valet parking

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Chicago’s Mars Gallery Opening Night of Montezuma Nights-Bradley Weiss’ Photo Exhibition Benefiting Rush University Medical Center For Parkinson’s Disease

Opening night reception of Bradley S. Weiss’ photo exhibition at Chicago’s Mars Gallery benefiting Rush University Medical Center to thank and honor their Movement Disorder Group & Neurosurgical Teams for treating Brad’s Parkinson’s Disease and giving him his life back! Music by The Sidecars, a jazzy sound with a south American edge. Catering by Highland […]

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Hollywood studios, guilds, agencies align for vets

Love the entertainment industry’s new initiative to support our vets! #mce_temp_url##mce_temp_url#

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The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Highland Park Hospital Presents “Wine, Cheese and Wellness: An Evening of Integrative Medicine & Women’s Health”

Wednesday, April 18 2012, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.Equinox Fitness Club, 799 Central Avenue Tel: 847-926-5003 Join The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) at Highland Park Hospital for “Wine, Cheese and Wellness: An Evening of Integrative Medicine & Women’s Health.” Leslie Mendoza-Temple, MD, Medical Director of NorthShore’s Integrative Medicine Program, and Patricia Piant, MSTOM, […]