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Total Outdoor Network and Nodak Network Announce Merge

Bismarck, ND – The Total Outdoor Network Inc. (TON), today announces a merger with Nodak Outdoors LLP and the Nodak Network. This merger will integrate both networks' umbrella sites, including Fishingbuddy.com, NodakOutdoors,com, DuckHuntingChat.com, SDOInsider.com, as well as over 20 other outdoor related websites. This merger will make the Total Outdoor Network Inc. one of the largest outdoor networks online in North America, with continued growth into every state and outdoor niche planned in 2010 and 2011.

“With an overnight tripling of traffic and visitors, we are excited to see this merger take advantages of the capabilities of the TON 2.0 Software Platform, initially designed nearly 2 years ago with an event such as this in mind” says Eric Kubischta, TON Partner. “With this software along with infrastructure provided by BTINet of Bismarck, ND, we are well positioned for short and long term growth”

All site's will be running TON 2.0, which offers users a one-of-a-kind proprietary software package that integrates social networking technologies while retaining the many applications and information that have made the TON Web sites popular among sportsmen and women and outdoor enthusiasts. Site integration from the Nodak Network into TON 2.0 will occur throughout 2010.

“This is big news in the outdoor world” said Nodak Outdoors LLP owner, Chris Hustad. “We are capable of creating an end user experience like none other online. With single login capability and expanding social networking technology, we can focus entirely on creating a more user-friendly and feature rich experience on each visit.”

“This merge is an excellent opportunity for both TON and its users,” said TON partner Mike Haas. “Being able to take our technology platform and give users the ability to social network and share information with those alike, in an audience that is now three times the size, is a very exciting thing to be a part of.”

“New features to the Total Outdoor Network Inc. this year will change the way user's interact and get the needed information. While these features are currently under development and under lock and key, they will provide benefits to each user like never before online,” states TON partner Wade Vogel.

Currently, the network has over 100,000 registered members and had over 9 million unique visits and over 55 million page views in 2009, with that set to increase rapidly over the next 3 fiscal quarters. This will provide employment opportunities in site management, development, and sales as they expand into 2011.


About Total Outdoor Network, Inc. (TON)

The Total Outdoor Network, Inc. (TON) is the largest outdoor online network in the Midwest and one of the top in the United States that covers all 50 states and is expanding in every niche in the outdoors. With over 20 websites related to the outdoors and growing every month, TON is the fastest growing outdoor social network.

In 2009 TON seen record traffic numbers with over 9.2 million visitors, 55 million page views and 100,000 registered members

Based out of Bismarck, ND the TON 2.0 architecture is designed on a single proprietary software platform and expanding to cover all of the US and Canada plus a network of specialty topic-specific focused sites.

Total Outdoor Network, Inc.
1341 South 20th Street
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-202-9247
sales@totaloutdoornetwork.com

For more information visit www.totaloutdoornetwork.com


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Posted On: 03/22/2010 4:33 PM
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RegisteredUser

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND, USA
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by on 03/23/2010 12:13 PM | Reply #1 "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
I want to add a component to this release.

Although corporate umbrellas are merging, FishingBuddy.COM and NodakOutdoors.COM sites will remain as separate entities.  We understand loyal viewers retain viewership at their favorite websites for a reason.  In no way would we force members to become "one".

Wanted to clear the confusion often associated with the term "merger."

We look forward to enhancing your outdoor connection experience.  It is an exciting time for all.

Regards,

Tim Sandstrom




 
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RegisteredUser

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by on 03/23/2010 7:26 PM | Reply #2 "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Congrats and best wishes for the future of FB.  Sometimes mergers can be a bad thing: bigger isn't always better...but I feel Tim and crew will keep FB at heart to be sure it stays as good as now--only better, with more enhancements.  I for one am looking forward to the transition and new features to come in the future!  Best o luck!

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