MLE, Inc.’s Rollout of In-Store Displays for Technology

Mike Loftus serves as the president of MLE, Inc., an established provider of branding services designed to meet client needs. Mike Loftus and the MLE team have undertaken multiple high-profile assignments for clients ranging from FedEx to Starbucks.

The firm has also undertaken several projects that met the needs of leading technology companies. Working with Sony, MLE installed SONY Smart Walls at nearly 800 Best Buy locations nationwide. The standalone display featured a 4K Ultra HD TV screen at the center, surrounded by printed advertising highlighting its clarity, which is four times that of traditional HD, and its brilliant color. A shelf extending below the screen provided details on the specific technologies that make this product such a compelling buy.

Another noteworthy MLE project centered on rolling out a fixture program for GoPro in 1,850 Target stores and more than 2,000 Wal-Mart locations. The displays featured a TV screen highlighting GoPro’s versatile uses in a variety of environments as well as a number of GoPro models and accessories extending to the floor below.

What You Need to Know About Owning a Great Dane

For more than a decade, Mike Loftus has served as the president of MLE, a signage and branding company in Illinois. When not working on projects for MLE clients, Mike Loftus enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He owns a dachshund, a Jack Russell terrier, and two great Danes.

Great Danes are excellent dogs, but individuals should consider a few factors before they make the decision to adopt one. The first and most obvious factor is size. Great Danes grow to be between 110 and 140 pounds, and people need to make sure that they can handle that large of a dog. A larger dog is also a greater financial investment since they can easily eat eight cups of food each day. Also, great Danes are very social and like to be by an owner’s side--or even in their lap. People who like a lot of personal space may want to consider a different breed.

Another important factor is saliva. Keeping up with the excess saliva from a great Dane is a major struggle, so owners should be ok with some water and drool on the floor at times.

Also, great Danes are prone to separation anxiety, so they are not a breed that can be left alone for 10 hours each day. Long periods of separation can cause depression and/or destructive behavior.

Examples of Great Grilled Desserts

Founder and president of MLE, Inc., Mike Loftus oversees and finances all operations at the merchandising and sign solutions company. Outside of MLE, Mike Loftus loves grilling; he grills everything, from breakfast dishes to desserts. When most people think of grilling, they think of grilled steaks or chicken, but there are actually several desserts that can easily be made on the grill. Following are just a few examples of grilled desserts:

- Skillet pie: Though it takes roughly two hours to cook, a grilled skillet pie is great for showcasing some seasonal fruits. The grill creates a golden brown pie crust that is still tender and mixes perfectly with some ice cream or whipped cream.

- Skillet grunt: A classic dessert in the United States, grunt is a combination of dough topping and fruit stew. When made in a skillet, it can easily be cooked on a grill while everyone is enjoying the main course.

- Peach melba: Another well-known dessert, peach melba can easily be adapted to the grill. Grilling the peach halves before topping them with ice cream and puree helps caramelize the fruit while giving it a unique grilled flavor.

- Banana bites: Perfect for kids, grilled banana bites sandwich lightly charred chunks of banana, marshmallow, chocolate, and peanut butter in small rolls. The dessert takes around 10 minutes to make and is a simple way to finish off an outdoor meal.