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Proof that Retail Doesn’t Have to Suck

Every quarter, we try to host an event that we see as interesting and valuable for our clients. Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on Retail Experiences at our new headquarters in Ford Center. Being the first time we did it here, I was happy to see that the office layout worked, and we were able …

Meet the Panelists: Angela Gearhart

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Introducing our third panelist for The Panel: Retail Experiences – Angela Gearhart, Senior Director of In Store Experience with Select Comfort.   For the past 12 years, Angela has led the vision and strategy to elevate the Sleep Number brand …

Meet the Panelists: Lynne Robertson

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM We’re excited to introduce you to The Panel: Retail Experiences’ second panelist: Lynne Robertson, President & CEO of Fame.   As CEO and owner of experiential retail agency Fame, Robertson has enjoyed a 20-year marketing career choreographing brand experiences that consumers love to love. By delivering fully committed devotees, …

Meet the Panelists: John Moberg

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Earlier this week, we announced that we’re bringing The Panel back with a focus on all things retail – marketing, engagement, technology, etc.   Today, we’re excited to introduce you to The Panel’s first panelist: John Moberg, CIO & …

The Panel: Retail Experiences

 Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St, 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30PM – 5:30PM  |  The Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 Register Here Last fall, we introduced you to The Panel – a group of local industry leaders talking about things you want to hear about. We had such a blast that we’re bringing it back. This time, we’re …

The Move to a New MDM Platform

  Let’s be honest. Migrating corporate devices to a new MDM platform probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. Or, should we say, your “want to do” list.   It requires a ton of administrative overhead. It’s a pain. And no one really wants to do it. But, sometimes it makes sense.   Among the more daunting tasks …

Apple Event Recap: ‘Spring Forward’

New Macs. Gold. ResearchKit. Gold. HBO Now. More Gold. Apple Watch. And, oh yeah, some more gold.   Earlier today, Apple offered QUITE a bit of information. Let’s recap:   HBO Now: Apple CEO Tim Cook started the event by inviting HBO CEO, Richard Plepler on stage to share “some exciting news about HBO.” Plepler announced that HBO Now, HBO’s stand-alone …

The Depot is Moving

Over the course of this week, The Depot will be moving over to Ford Center to join the rest of us. We’ll be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. So, starting Monday, December 1st, our Repair Depot will be located in our Ford Center location.   Here’s a few tips for your upcoming Depot trips:   • Complimentary guest parking is available …

Masque Attack:What You Should Know

“Masque Attack” has been gaining quite a bit of attention lately. Masked as a legitimate application, unsuspecting users grant access to secure information, such as a usernames, passwords and account information. At first glance, this seems like a significant security risk and frightening possibility: the apps you use on a regular basis could be subverted by an ill-meaning developer. What …

Apple & Aerohive: You’re Invited

We’re happy to announce that we’re hosting a very special event at The Apple Store in Uptown Minneapolis, MN. The best part? You’re invited.   Join us for an exclusive event, offering insight on the value of Aerohive. Deployment of a secure and reliable wireless network has been the exclusive domain of large enterprises with sophisticated IT expertise – until now. …