In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss how Chicago’s Second City is more than just about sketch and improv comedy. It’s actually making money creating advertising campaigns for the likes of big companies like McDonald’s, too.

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Posted in Podcasts October 3rd, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss WIRED NextFest, which is invading Chicago now with gee-whiz inventions such as robotic butlers, brainwave board games, microalgae-based biofuels and a human-powered car that uses no fuel.

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Posted in Podcasts September 26th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss online television service Hulu.com and whether Chicago TV broadcasters are shunning or embracing the YouTube-like rival.

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Posted in Podcasts September 19th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss “father of the Internet” Vint Cerf and his recent visit to Chicago. Will everything in your home eventually be connected to the Internet?

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Posted in Podcasts September 12th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss why Illinois treasurer Alexi Giannoulias now wants to increase the money available in the state to invest in Illinois companies and why a number of others think now’s not the right time.

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Posted in Podcasts August 29th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss how Chicago-based InnerWorkings is printing money from the Internet.

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Posted in Podcasts August 22nd, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss surburban Chicago TopGolf USA and how the company has digitized the game of golf.

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Posted in Podcasts August 15th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss Avenue A | Razorfish and the digital advertising conference ad:tech this year in Chicago.

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Posted in Podcasts August 8th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the Chicago Tap Theatre and why it turned to the Web to publish a digital photo book.

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Posted in Podcasts August 1st, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss Learning Enhancement Corp. in Chicago and how the firm is selling fun that’s also educational.

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Posted in Podcasts July 24th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments