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Say Detroit and its hard not think about bad press. Today's reality is that the words good press should come to mind. Model D, an innovative online publication focusing on what's next, got its start in Detroit in 2005. Today publications that tell a region's real story, owned by Detroit-based Issue Media Group (which also owns this publication), are all over North America helping reinvent the modern day media narrative. Combine that example with the latest smartphone apps from Mobiata and groundbreaking musicians like Jack White and it's easy to believe southeast Michigan's hype.

Marketing / Media Features

Making a Ripple Rather Than a Blast

Natalie Burg / Metromode Friday, May 24, 2013

Hans Hegge was into texting before anyone knew the meaning of "LOL." It's hard to believe but six years ago text message technology was an open frontier. And Hegge's Text Ripple was an early pioneer. Today the Auburn Hills-based text marketing company has clients in 38 states and big plans for the next tech innovation.

Recycling in Detroit: You made it happen

Matthew Naimi / Model D Friday, May 03, 2013

Recycle Here! is packed every Saturday and there is curbside recycling in Rosedale Park, East English Village and Palmer Woods/University District, servicing nearly 50,000 households. Matthew Naimi says that's only the beginning of the Bee Green movement.

Opinion: Detroit is the Opportunity of a Generation

Jason Lorimer / Model D Friday, May 03, 2013

In the 14 months that the author has lived in Detroit after moving here from Philadelphia, he has assembled a spirited team of innovators, specialists and changemakers. Jason Lorimer sent us this opinion piece. We're happy to run it.

Gazelles Roam Creative Corridor

Jon Zemke / Model D Friday, March 29, 2013

In the last few years, there has been a visible influx of creatively based, high growth businesses opening in, moving to or setting up an office in the greater downtown Detroit area. Jon Zemke tracks the exciting progress in this special report.

A Need For Raw Talent

Jon Zemke / Metromode Friday, March 29, 2013

Paul Jacobs, CEO of Southfield-based mobile apps firm jacApps, thinks that talent rather than experience is critical to building success in today's ever-evolving mobile technology industry. Jon Zemke chats with Jacobs about the challenges of and strategies for attracting the best and brightest to his growing company.

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