JDM is making a call for summer interns as part of our 2012 Summer Internship program.  The program has two tracks (Creative & Accounts) and just two open spots.  Apply online or get all the nitty-gritty details. Get more

Since 2007, JDM has been re-inventing itself.  Today, we’re proud to announce the soft launch of JDM 4.0 – the latest iteration of the digital agency.  As part of the soft launch, JDM is going forward with a new website, new tagline and streamlined business model.    Get more

As President of a Digital Agency, I’m always learning.  I hope to make a habit (or at least a series) out of “10 things I’ve learned recently”, but you’ve got to start somewhere. There will be more coming soon, but for this first one, here goes. Get more

Although, not the most advanced piece of technology, JDM’s mobile site alternative (code named ‘JDMobile’) does sport some neat features released today.  Check out this and other mobile technologies savvy digital agencies using to break down barriers and use these  ubiquitous devices to their fullest.  Get more

Google has finally unveiled brand pages for Google+ and JDM’s got one!  So far, pretty cool, but will it cast a wide enough shadow over Facebook’s 750 million active users and get them to convert?

[quotes]“So far Google+ has focused on connecting people with other people,” Google SVP of Social Vic Gundotra said on their company blog. “But we want to make sure you can build relationships with all the things you care about—from local businesses to global brands—so today we’re rolling out Google+ Pages worldwide.”[/quotes]

The setup process is about as simply as you can believe, however it is a little disappointing looking once you’re all done and it’s every bit as confining as a Facebook page.  It’s also just as ego-sucking looking at your Facebook page of hundreds of fans and your Google+ page with zero.  Gotta start somewhere, I guess.

Besides the handful of brands already hopping on the Google+ page bandwagon, the lingering question is:are Google+ Pages able to beat Facebook’s?  Mashable’s Zeny Huang seems to think so.  In an op-ed piece, she lists her top 4 reasons Google+ pages will beat our Facebook.

Google Plus > Facebook?

1. Better Search Opportunities – Facebook’s domain name generates a very low CTR
2. More Customization – This hasn’t actually happened yet, but it could
3. Better Analytics – Google+ teams up with Google Analytics and it blows Facebook’s stats out of the water
4. Google Can Learn from Facebook – By this she means the mistakes Facebook has made blaze a clearer trail for Google+

From the point of view of the casual Google+ user, the move may feel a little too much like shameless promotions are ‘a coming and perhaps their right.  To businesses and digital agencies, it feels like ABOUT TIME!

Check out JDM’s new Google+ page and be sure to add us.  Our page is a bit lonely.  Also, stay tuned as we test Google’s Direct Connect as an SEO initiative.