So, almost a month before my birthday, Starbucks is wishing me “happy sips on my birthday.” The email came 3 weeks before my birthday and of course it made me smile. Free Starbucks would make anyone smile. The postcard came in the mail 2 weeks before my birthday. There are two companies that have made [...]
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The role of the CMS at Force 5
February 20th, 2012 by Nevin McElwrathForce 5’s arsenal of tools that we use to plan, build and measure websites expands daily. It’s the nature of the industry – growing and adapting to the industry as needed. One such tool is growing to be an essential part of our web offering; the CMS or Content Management System. We have implemented numerous [...]
Second Screens
February 3rd, 2012 by David MorganSeventy to Eighty percent of those who watch TV, also are watching a “second screen” during the same time. That second screen is a smartphone, Ipad, or laptop. And what are we doing? We’re checking email, surfing the web, and looking up material that has to do with the show we’re watching! This weekend will be no exception.
Knowledge Nuggets
January 20th, 2012 by Christian MattixAnyone who has done development, design, or IT knows that over the course of working on a project, you collect various “nuggets” of knowledge that you ever learn or find. Here I’m going to share some of what I’ve discovered that may be able to help you in your own projects. I have cited the [...]
Second Visit Treats!
January 6th, 2012 by Jason StrattonOne Sunday last month, I started my day off with a vente iced vanilla latte with soy and double shot at 7:45am. Yes it’s true; I am the only farm boy I know that loves Starbucks and all things gold card. To my surprise, the cashier asked if I had heard about “our Treat Receipt?”. [...]
Can you Insure Me from Myself?
November 7th, 2011 by Jason StrattonSetup Picture – I am sitting at the Apple Genius Bar, ya I know they call it a “Bar” but not a drink in sight, working through my iPhone issues with the savvy, half shaven, twenty something, blue t-shirt wearing apple genius who is just about finished with my antenna issue. When to my surprise the next customer introduces himself to my genius with the problem of “Dude, my iPhone was only in the washer for just enough time for me to realize it wasn’t in my hands” – Yes, I am quoting his first sentence, I can’t make this up any better than reality. These folks really are geniuses of not only apple stuff but of multi-tasking, the proof is that my genius finished my issue while keeping a straight face and not laughing at the laundry dude. I have to admit that for the sake of all our Force 5 readers, I just had to stick around to hear the rest of the laundry story – You’re sitting on the edge of your office chairs, Right?
2011 Winner of A Force for Good
September 12th, 2011 by Jason StrattonThe winner of the 2011 A Force for Good non-profit awareness contest is “St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty.” The winner was chosen by an outside selection committee made up local marketing professionals. The decision was difficult due to the wide range of highly qualified Non-profit finalists. Congratulations SJC Bridges! And a huge thank [...]