Writings from Force 5 Basecamp

12/12/23

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re excited to share some of our all-time favorite gifts that have truly made a lasting impression on us. So, kick back and get to know the Force 5 team a little better. Who knows, you might just find some inspiration for those last-minute gift ideas. Deb DeFreeuw My favorite Christmas gift ever was

11/28/23

New to e-commerce and want to partake in that most coveted of online shopping holidays, Cyber Monday, or just want to be ready for the holiday rush but don’t know where to start? Here are some suggestions to elevate your e-commerce game not only for the holidays, but throughout the year. Promote Your Deals Have you let your past, current,

08/08/23

Did you hear about Apple’s headquarters that runs on 100% renewable energy? Did you know about Ben and Jerry’s efforts to improve the treatment of dairy cows and their focus on ethically sourced ingredients, or their campaign to get young people to register to vote? Are you aware of Nike’s “People, Planet, Play” initiatives that focus on diversity and inclusion,

07/13/23

Recently, while Google-searching for the new features of an updated version of software, I came across a link that promised me the answer. When I clicked on the link, I was instead greeted with a crummy landing page and form to fill out before giving me the information I sought. I immediately bounced; that’s when I saw the link I

03/27/23

AI (Artificial Intelligence)🤖 You hear about it everywhere. But how does it actually work? And how can it enhance your ability to do marketing? Find out in today’s 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 with Keith Sayer, Force 5’s resident techy and AI experimenter!

03/15/23

In connection with our Sustainable 4 Life initiative, we feature Otho Farrow, founder of Metropolis Greens, an urban vertical farm located in South Bend and connected to South Bend Community School Corporation’s Navarre Middle School. We’re excited to see how this model could help the next generation make sustainable, local farming a reality!

02/08/23

“It’s not about what you did. It’s about what you’re going to do next.” That’s Mike Keen’s approach to #sustainability. As a former Professor of Sociology and Sustainability Studies and now President of Thrive Michiana, Mike has been leading people to live more sustainably and embrace the triple bottom line of 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕, 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕. In this episode of #Sustainable4Life, Mike

02/01/23

Force 5 Joins the Battle! Being a marketing manager today can sometimes feel like playing a game where the odds are stacked against you. Luckily, help is here! Learn about the three games marketing managers face today and how you can get the power-up you need to beat them with Force 5! Remember, it’s dangerous to go alone. Contact Force

01/25/23

The city of the future is a sustainable one. That’s what Evie Bauman, South Bend’s Director of Sustainability, believes and leads her team to bring about. Today, she shares her vision for what the city could be. What does it look like to … Reduce emissions with electric vehicles, biking, and more Move to cleaner and more distributed energy, like

12/28/22

In today’s #sustainable4life episode, we welcome Paul Steury ( @paulsteury ), an environmental educator, activist, politician, and community builder. He has invested his time, energy, and passion over the years into making his home of #goshen #indiana more #sustainable. He has challenged leaders to think about how what we do today will affect the world 200 years from now. He’s also helped

12/13/22

As we’ve reached the second half of the year, the major social media platforms have all experienced significant drops. The reasons why are multi-faceted: Granular ad targeting has become more challenging with tightened security and privacy concerns. One of the most significant developments here has been Apple’s iOS advertising identifiers now requiring an opt-in. This means that users must explicitly

11/30/22

In today’s edition of Sustainable 4 Life, we welcome Pat Regan from Crossroads Solar. Pat has a unique business model where he hires formerly incarcerated individuals to give them a chance to rebuild their careers. He’s building both a more sustainable and more equitable future. Pat is a wealth of knowledge about #sustainability, #solar, and #climatechange. In this video, he