Out Box Communications

How Do Men and Women Compare When You Mix Dental Health and Dating Issues? At home alone this Valentine’s Day? Blame your teeth. According to a new survey* by :DentalPlans, bad breath and other oral health issues are one of the top three dating "deal breakers.” Dental dilemmas were superseded only by having an “insanely jealous ex” and “being unemployed” as the top reasons to break off a budding romance. The good news is that a great smile can help you connect with your soul mate. Thirty-one percent of those polled, both men and women, said that mouths are the facial feature they notice first. Eyes scored slightly ahead at 34 percent. "Any new relationship starts with the exchange of a smile. It's one of the first things that we notice about someone," says Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans. “Obviously, taking good care of that smile is really important.” The survey revealed other areas where men and women were in agreement, as well

Family Protector creates Better Moments with additional safety measures for children and peace of mind for parents A recent survey ¹ conducted by U.S. Cellular found that nearly half of their customers say their biggest cell phone concern is access or exposure to questionable content. To deliver peace of mind to these customers, U.S. Cellular is offering its new Family Protector app to help users monitor device usage. Families are already relying on technology in their daily lives and U.S. Cellular is providing tools, such as the Family Protector app, to help people use this technology to enjoy Better Moments with family. Parents see great value in giving their children their first cell phone. In fact, 85 percent of parents say being prepared for emergency communications is a deciding factor to purchase a phone. “Whether at home or on-the-go, families are using mobile devices to make their lives easier, more efficient and meaningful,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. C

By Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic Life's moving faster than ever before, and our mobile devices must keep pace with our hectic lives. Now, 4G LTE speeds and cutting-edge devices provide significantly faster connections, along with better performance, capabilities and services.  U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) brought 4G LTE service to select cities in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia in 2012 to elevate their customers' wireless experience and simplify and enhance the way they access information. But it’s not just consumers who can realize the benefits of 4G LTE; it offers huge advantages for area businesses. A recent survey reported by management consultant company Arthur D. Little found that when using 4G LTE in the workplace, 67 percent of U.S. organizations have seen increased productivity, 47 percent cut costs, and 39 percent won more business. More than 75 percent also said 4G LTE helped their organizations innovate and better compe