News site prepares marketing launch

For months now, Alexandra Wharton and students in her global online marketing course at the Missouri School of Journalism have been sowing the Internet with chat and commentary contrived to draw users to a new online video news service, Newsy.com.

Watching football for a living? At home? Local writer has fan’s fantasy job

*Dream Job*Matt Pitzer analyses fantasy football for a living. Really.

Local firms embrace online marketing

Who knew that tucked away in a strip mall on Bernadette Drive in Columbia is one of the major players in the soccer retailing business: SoccerPro, which is attracting customers from New Jersey to New Zealand.

MU students run online, eco-friendly clothing store

*Business Profile: FactoryGreen.com*MU students run online, eco-friendly clothing store

Lawyer becomes Web site editor

*Online Guru*Lawyer turned Web editor, David Kurtz is the force behind Talking Points Memo

Bond’s departure affects MU funding

University of Missouri system president Gary Forsee’s presence at U.S. Sen. Kit Bond’s retirement announcement…

CBT View: Watkins should pick proven leader as police chief, Tom Dresner

When it comes to selecting a new chief of police for the city, why go…

NEW BUSINESS UPDATE

Three micro-businesses have recently opened studios in the Fay Street Lofts, a historic warehouse at…

People You Should Know: Renee Hulshof

*People You Should Know*Weekday radio commentator talks about her passions and what she and Kenny do for fun

Baby boomer’s perils in online social network

Late last year, some friends of mine convinced me that I needed to create a…

Smart Thinking: Perfection, paralysis and procrastination: the 3 Ps to avoid

*Smart Thinking*Forget excessive planning. Action is the key to success

Guest Column: Simplicity key for successful online marketing strategy

For most small-business owners and marketing professionals, the phrase “online marketing strategy” prompts a cringe.…