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		<title>10 Quick Facts You Should Know About Consumer Behavior on Facebook</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morgan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Quick Facts You Should Know About Consumer Behavior on Facebook

This study is from CMB Consumer Pulse and Constant Contact and focusing on consumer behavior on Facebook.  It was just published this week, and reveals some very interesting factoids.  As Marketers, we realize that Facebook is among many social media tactics that should be part of your marketing strategy.  However, some of these facts show that getting folks to interact with you-to become friends of your page-creates brand ambassadors that propel your brand to new heights. ]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Winner of A Force for Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Stratton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winner of the 2011 A Force for Good non-profit awareness contest is &#8220;St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty.&#8221;  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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Your Voice?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Stratton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have all done it, you see a cute puppy or kitten or any kind of baby animal.  Your voice changes to that of a 4 year old as you try to talk and make this adorable creature smile – “hello little puppy”, “Your soooo cute”, you get the idea.  You’re probably saying it out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Force for Good &#8211; Voting has begun!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deb DeFreeuw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ZIP! POW! VOTE NOW! That’s right, the Force for Good contest has 19 nominees in the running for the $5,000.00 service package from Force 5 and voting is now open. The Team at Force 5 would like to take this opportunity to thank all who nominated their favorite local hero. Now we ask that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Force for Good update</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deb DeFreeuw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, we are at the end of the first week of nominations in our Force for Good non-profit awareness contest! Last I checked, we had 16 nominations. Actually, there were many nominations, but a fair number were duplicates. You non-profits have a lot of fans! I have been reading the acceptance write ups from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Force for Good Goes Prime Time!</title>
		<link>http://force5blog.com/life/a-force-for-good-goes-prime-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butch Whitmire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Force For Good makes it on Channel 16 News!  Watch the Video.  Force 5's David Morgan is a star!
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		<title>&#8220;A Force for Good&#8221; Non-Profit Awareness Contest</title>
		<link>http://force5blog.com/life/a-force-for-good-non-profit-awareness-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butch Whitmire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The greatest heroes don’t wear capes, can’t fly and aren’t from a distant planet. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things every day.  They lead, operate or volunteer at the many non-profit organizations (NPOs) in our community in an effort to make our world a better place.  And like all heroes, when they are empowered, they become a Force for Good.]]></description>
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		<title>The SPAM Litmus Test</title>
		<link>http://force5blog.com/marketing/the-spam-litmus-test/</link>
		<comments>http://force5blog.com/marketing/the-spam-litmus-test/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butch Whitmire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have to explain to someone why it's not SPAM then it probably is.
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		<title>Bringing Next Generation to This Generation</title>
		<link>http://force5blog.com/business/bringing-next-generation-to-this-generation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butch Whitmire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Force 5 remains steadfast in its commitment to be a  "next generation brand development and marketing communications firm."  Determing what that next generation technology is and how to bring it to clients in an effective and practical way is the real challenge in fullfilling our commitment.  ]]></description>
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		<title>The Cost of Free</title>
		<link>http://force5blog.com/technology/the-cost-of-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butch Whitmire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, why are so many sales people and marketers using  “free” (or ridiculously under-priced)  to gain business?  For me, there are only four plausible explanations:
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