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Sure, Black Friday has now officially come and gone, and the jury's still out on exactly what the holiday season will bring to traditional and online retailers this year. 

But, while malls and department stores are creatively drawing people in with their early morning sales and buy one get three deals - our friends at Changing the Present have put a clever spin on their own online advertising campaign.

It may just make you think twice before buying your Uncle Joe the obligatory sweater vest this year.  I mean, wouldn't he prefer a gift that keeps on giving, like maybe a goat?  For more low-cost high-yield items that can quickly and sustainably improve a family's livelihood watch the great new video above and visit Changing the Present today. 

Earlier today I tuned in (via my laptop, of course) as marketing consultants Chris Garrett and John Haydon shared tips with nonprofits on how to best navigate social media – namely Twitter, Facebook, and the wild world of blogs. Not surprisingly, the number one question from online participants was where/how do I get started, and when will it pay off?  Read more »