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		<title>Google+ Ripples = Analytics Gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Therran Oliphant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier today, I called Google+ &#8220;my weird friend that I don&#8217;t know why I hang out with so much, but for some reason I do.&#8221; Then, they do something like come out with Ripples that brings the spark back like a weekend away from the kids, with a bottle of wine and corresponding bottle of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit NewMe Community Meetup</title>
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		<dc:creator>Therran Oliphant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to be in the company of some very talented and intelligent individuals, via the Detroit NewMe Community Meetup group, at TechTown Detroit. I was instantly inspired by the accomplishments, struggles and general dynamism of the group. I&#8217;m looking forward to continuing a prosperous relationship with all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TV &#8211; Old Platform New Media Ad Buy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Therran Oliphant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many customers have been asking me about TV lately. What&#8217;s interesting, is that there still seems to be a major disconnect between the actual barriers to entry and the perceived difficulty and cost of advertising on television. The buying advances in local, online video and cable television have changed tv from the old difficult and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Build Your Own App!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Therran Oliphant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago, I had an idea for a mobile application, and thought I would research it to find out if I could get it done. While not really important, I would feel remiss if I were to neglect to mention what it was, it was a parking application for those of us who like convenience [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Reasons Your Slogan is Terrible</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Therran Oliphant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BMW gave us The Ultimate Driving Machine. Bounty is the Quicker Picker-upper. Meanwhile, companies like McDonald&#8217;s have had innumerable  slogans, from I&#8217;m Lovin&#8217; It to Put a Smile on. These slogans are memorable because they tell the value proposition of the brand, underscore the company&#8217;s mission and speaks these things clearly. If your slogan doesn&#8217;t accomplish the [...]]]></description>
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