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		<title>Why You Need to Chase the Social Media Train You Just Missed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Ever feel like you&#8217;ve missed the social media train? Don’t fret. Even though the train has left the station, you can still catch a ride. 
If your business is not engaged in social networking, chances are you are not engaged with your own customers. While not every social media tool is right for every business, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Ways to Be Civilized (or Fake Being Civilized) on Twitter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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1.	Listen &#038; Study. Before you jump in, listen to the texture of the conversation going on. Study other Twitter streams of people you admire. Note the thoughtful mix of useful information, links and original content.
2.	Be Kind. Sure, you feel like saying “duh,” several times a day, but try to refrain. Imagine you’ve walked into a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Warning Signs of a Bad Client</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to spot a bad client. Straight talk for people-pleasing creatives. Love yourself enough to run.]]></description>
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		<title>Birdsong Creative Garners Industry Honors</title>
		<link>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/08/birdsong-creative-garners-industry-honors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Logos]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Birdsong Creative recently was honored with two prestigious Communicator Awards, an award that recognizes communications professionals for creative excellence.
Birdsong won the Gold Award of Excellence, the groups highest honor, for copywriting created for the New Hope Academy website. The Gold Award of Excellence honors writers “whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Boost Your Blog Copy</title>
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		<comments>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/08/5-ways-to-boost-your-blog-copy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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(1 of 3 in a series)
When we create communication plans for our clients, we often advise them to start a blog on their website for a number of reasons. Blogs help you connect with clients, potential clients and position yourself as the industry experts you are. Blogging is also a great way to catch Google’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things that Rock About the Recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Okay, no one enjoys an economic squeeze and the crop of grey hairs that comes with it. But let’s face it, it’s the hardships we’ve walked through that have made our nation — and our businesses — exceptional. Innovation springs from the parched wells of possibility and the greatest ideas rise up from the pangs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Branding vs. A Logo</title>
		<link>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/02/branding-vs-a-logo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/02/branding-vs-a-logo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s a question that makes creatives cringe: &#8220;So, what’s the difference between a logo and a brand?&#8221;
Actually, it&#8217;s a great question and we&#8217;re glad you asked.
A logo is a graphic mark; a concrete object — a thing. It communicates your company name with type or a graphic element. A brand on the other hand isn’t a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Living Your Brand?</title>
		<link>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/02/are-you-living-your-brand/</link>
		<comments>http://www.birdsongcreative.com/bc_blog/2009/02/are-you-living-your-brand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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Brand Strategist Scott Talgo once said that &#8220;a brand that captures your mind gains behavior. A brand that captures your heart gains commitment.&#8221; Which begs the question: While you may be able to catch &#8216;em, can you keep &#8216;em?
A few years ago while doing business in Los Angeles we had a client that no matter [...]]]></description>
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