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j2 Global Communications Patent Lawsuit Gets Protus Response

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Protus Responds to Patent Lawsuit brought by j2 Global Communications

OTTAWA-- July 03, 2008 --Fast growing Canadian technology company Protus IP Solutions responded today to a competitor's patent infringement suit by noting that the asserted patents are not relevant to the company or any of its products.

The plaintiff (j2 Global Communications) has accused Protus' popular MyFax Internet fax services of infringing two patents. The lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Texas.

Last year Protus defeated j2 Global Communications in another patent lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Dean Pregerson issued an order on November 13, 2007 dismissing the case against Protus, with prejudice (meaning the patents cannot be reasserted against Protus). The case was closely followed by technology and communications companies because j2 Global Communications, prior to targeting Protus, licensed the patents to more than 30 companies. Protus was the first company to challenge these patents in the courts and was awarded a decisive victory.

"This is another meritless case by j2. In the last case the court held that the patents did not apply to Protus' services," said Andrea Girones, General Counsel at Protus. "We are confident that this case will be dismissed as well."

"I'm not surprised that j2 feels compelled to continue to clog the courts with these unfounded lawsuits," said Joseph Nour, Protus' Chief Executive Officer. "Protus' MyFax is the fastest growing Internet fax service in the market and is aggressively gaining market share against j2's eFax. We are confident that we will win this case on its merits and MyFax will continue to erode j2's market share."

About Protus

Protus® provides the highest quality software as a service (SaaS) communications tools for small-to-medium-businesses (SMB) and enterprise organizations, including award-winning MyFax, the fastest growing Internet fax service; my1voice, the cost-effective, feature-rich virtual PBX phone service that travels with the user from phone to web; and Campaigner and CampaignerPro, software-as-a-service email marketing solutions with advanced automation features. Protus' commitment to delivering a superior user experience has resulted in a continually growing and loyal customer base, allowing market leadership in industries including finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, transportation and government. For more information about Protus and its family of communication tools, call 888-733-7007 or visit www.protus.com.

Contacts

Protus
Sue Rutherford
613-733-0000 x 519 or srutherford@protus.com
Tech Image
Tracy Shryer
847-279-0022 x230 or tracy.shryer@techimage.com

Growing Interest In Search Engine Marketing Confused With SEO And PPC

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:27:00 +0000

SEMPO Institute To Present "Generating Leads with Practical Search Engine Marketing" Session at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, TX

Session will provide strategy and best practices in SEO and PPC

WAKEFIELD, Mass.-- July 02, 2008 --Thousands of Microsoft partners attend the annual Worldwide Partner Conference to network and tap into the latest business-growth opportunities each year. One area of growing interest is search engine marketing, also known as SEO and PPC. Microsoft has invited SEMPO Institute to present a session on search engine marketing at this year's conference, which is being held in Houston, TX from July 7-10. Cindy Turrietta, a contributing author for two of SEMPO Institute's online courses, and Katie Donovan, SEMPO Institute's Business Development Manager, will highlight the current marketing environment that benefits small, medium and large companies with search engine marketing strategies. The session will blend strategy with best practices to ensure attendees have the ability to act on what they learn. "Generating Leads with Practical Search Engine Marketing" will be presented on Thursday July 10th from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Central Time in Grand Ballroom B at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Over the past few months, SEMPO Institute and Microsoft Worldwide Partners have been working on new instructional tools for partners. This session is the first to be rolled out. "Search Engine Marketing is a critical business tool for our partners," states Jennifer Siddall, Microsoft Senior Marketing Manager Worldwide Partner Marketing. "We anticipate great business benefits for our partners as they further incorporate SEO and PPC into their marketing efforts."

About SEMPO Institute

SEMPO Institute is a non-profit, online career development organization, whose purpose is to educate and train professionals in the growing field of search engine marketing. Suppo rted by SEMPO, SEMPO Institute's courses are developed by experts in search marketing and then peer-reviewed for accuracy and best practices. Since its first course in January, 2007, SEMPO Institute has educated more than 800 individuals in search marketing. SEMPO Institute's courses are available to SEMPO members and the general public. For more information, please visit www.SEMPOInstitute.com or call +1 (781) 876-6214.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contacts

SEMPO Institute
Katie Donovan, 781-876-6214
Business Development Manager
kdonovan@sempoinstitute.com

Really, It's Not You, It's ME!

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:26:00 +0000

First-Come. First-Served Registration for .ME Coming Soon!

Web's Newest Domain Name Extension Set for Open Registration July 17

PODGORICA, Montenegro-- July 01, 2008 --The .ME Registry is about to open domain name registrations on a first-come, first-served basis, and if initial indicators are accurate, the .ME domain names will move quickly. Open Registration officially begins July 17.

The .ME Registry concluded its Landrush Period June 26. The 20-day time span was the first opportunity for the public to apply for .ME domain names. More than 80 different accredited registrars from 24 countries are offering the catchy domain extension.

"In the Landrush already, applicants from around the world will be receiving some excellent domain names such as Click-On.ME, ChatWith.ME and Optimize.ME - illustrating just a few of the catchy names being awarded," said Predrag Lesic, the registry's executive director. "This extension really does lend itself to creative and attractive names whether for business or personal use."

Right now, the official Quiet Period is in effect. During this Quiet Period, the .ME Registry will be making domain awards, and in cases where multiple applications for the same name were received, auctions will be held. To date, through Sunrise and Landrush, the .ME Registry has received more than 30,000 .ME applications.

"This has been one of the quickest, most efficient contract-to-market timelines for any domain name extension," said Lesic. "Open Registration is a prime time to secure your dotME."

Two-year minimums are required on all .ME domain names registered during the Landrush and initial Open Registration periods.

For more information, or to apply to be a .ME Registrar, visit: www.Domain.ME.

About the .ME Registry:

.ME Registry (the d.b.a. of doMEn, d.o.o.) was chosen by the government of Montenegro to operate the new .ME domain name extension. The domain extension will be available to the general public worldwide in mid-July. .ME Registry partners include ME-net, GoDaddy.com and Afilias Limited. Me-Net is located in Montenegro, and its principals have been leaders in the ICT sector in Montenegro, including the privatization of its largest ISP. GoDaddy.com is located in the USA and is the world's largest domain name registrar and the largest paid hostname provider in the world, according to Netcraft Ltd. Afilias Limited is headquartered in Ireland and is a leading registry services provider, supporting more than 13 million domains worldwide.

Contacts

.ME Registry
Telephone: 382.281.601.303
Info@Domain.me

INTERNET ADVERTISING POSITIONS

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:16:00 +0000

MediaPost Classifieds for Sunday, June 29, 2008.
Find a better job or put your help wanted ads in front of the best-qualified audience in media, marketing and advertising. Submit your classified ads online.

Situations Wanted
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ENTRY LEVEL MEDIA/ INTERNET ADVERTISING POSITION
New York, NY
I am currently changing my career aspirations from the health field over to the digital media industry. I am looking to work for a company that offers a training program or even an unpaid internship. I am extremely determined to break into this industry. What I lack in experience i make up for in drive, enthusiasm and a will not give up attitude. I pride myself in my great interpersonal skills and superb relationship building qualities. Contact info: elan.carmel@gmail.com

TRAFFIC MANAGER- REMOTE
Anywhere, Any State
I am in search of a trafficking position where I can work remotely. I have worked in the Media/Internet industry for 5 years with 4 years managing experience. My experience has led me to work closely with fortune 500 and branded clients directly having reported directly to VP of Sales, EVP, Legal Counsel and the CEO. I posses high level strategic and analytical skills and am familiar with 3rd party ad servers and various reporting interfaces. My experience has also afforded to work within the mobile, niche and Hispanic markets. Having managed and directed both the Ad Operations and Account Management departments, I am no stranger to hard work and dedication with a roll up your sleeves attitude and approach. I have been recognized by my colleagues and senior management as a proven leader that has what it takes to get the job done. I do not doubt that I can be an immediate asset your company growing needs. If you feel this can be a good fit, I can be reached via email at rmjersey@gmail.com

EDITOR
New York, NY
EXPERIENCED and enthusiastic journalist with decades in newspapers and television seeks key role as manager, copy editor or writer with newspaper, magazine or Web site. Diverse background includes work in news, sports, business, features, and the arts, as a reporter, writer, copy editor, layout editor, and as a supervisor of reporters and editors. Call Peter J. Drumsta, (914) 654-4927 (home); (914) 806-0928 (cell); or write to pjdrumsta@verizon.net for resume and references.

ONLINE & PRINT SALES PROFESSIONAL
Atlanta, GA
I have extensive experience in selling Online Media www.ebaymotors.com, www.cyclenews.com, www.boatingworld.com and www.artandantiques.net), print advertising, custom publishing, event sponsorships. Throughout my sales career I have won top sales awards, exceeded revenue goals and trained a sales staff on specific techniques designed to increase their productivity. I have great relationships with with ad directors, media buyer's, planners and CEO's of companies on a local, regional and national level. My knowledge, experience and personality would be a great asset and addition to your staff. Please contact Tom Gonter at 678-427-5229 or tgonter74@gmail.com.

POSITION IN ADVERTISING
the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
I am a recent graduate from the advertising program at the University of Illinois. While in school, I developed strategic decision making and brand management skills from class projects. I interned at Greenbelt Alliance, assisting in conducting a direct mail campaign last summer. I am a fast-learner with organizational skills and creative ideas, which I would love to bring to my future employer. Please contact me at yushan913@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration.

INTERACTIVE SALES DIRECTOR
Boston, MA
Eight years interactive media experience in sales, operations, management and business development. Extensive experience in mobile, print, broadcast and network sales. Currently in an interactive sales director position at a multi-media company in Boston. Seeking a new role in management with a publisher or agency that would utilize my extensive interactive media experience. Please contact mdlatchford@gmail.com or 617.686.3979 with any opportunities available.

MARKETING & SALES RAINMAKER LOOKING FOR PROJECTS FROM SEO TO ROI TOOLS ~ GO ORGANIC! USE A PROVEN VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL THAT GETS RESULTS!
Los Angeles, CA
Results-oriented virtual professional with over 10+ years on the WWW to help you with increasing your revenue with a variety of services from email marketing campaigns, optimized SEO (organic and paid), website updating, new business development, product launch plans and execution, use and case studies, pre-sales development, ROI analysis tools, training of outside field sales staff on new product offerings, outside sales calls, product demonstrations, market research, development of messaging, strategic alliance research and development, competitive analysis, management of events, Webinars, management of lead generation development programs and follow-up success tracking. The internet has changed the way people look for goods and services - is your business optimized? Email me @ spiche@keypractices.com or give me a call at (310) 310-3612 for more info and to discuss a customized program for your business/service. Practical outsourced marketing and sales solutions for any size business.

EMERGING MEDIA SALES PROFESSIONAL
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Are you looking for a superstar sales person for your emerging media product. I have multiple years in sales with specific knowledge in digital media. Please contact me for a current copy of my resume. Robert Kimball 925-577-6466 robertkimball@earthlink.net

SALES/MARKETING
Lansing, MI
Looking for a result focused sales person with 11+ years of B2B sales experience. My accomplishments include: Exceeding Sales Goals, Creating unique sales focused ideas for local markets, Client Relationship building. I hope to attain a position in Chicago, or other parts of the mid-west, but could go anywhere in the U.S. I am proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I am a very dedicated, organized hard worker who learns very quickly and is up for any challenge. If your company is looking for someone with these qualities please e-mail me at tribfelner@hotmail.com

JUNIOR MEDIA BUYER
Austin, TX
Junior Media Buyer with over 2 years buying/planning experience in Austin and surrounding Hill Country, San Antonio, Waco, Atlanta and New Orleans for radio, TV/cable, print and outdoor. Very efficient & creative thinker, very fast learner! Looking for a Media Buying/Planning position or In-House Marketing where I could use media/advertising related skills. WILLING TO RELOCATE TO NEW YORK. Please email for resume: morganclark@gmail.com

ART DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS OR VICE PRESIDENT OF ALL OF THE ABOVE
Los Angeles, CA
Seasoned LA native with extensive experience and skills, impressive resume, references and portfolio, looking to join a team that thrives on collaboration, brainstorming and having a great time doing so. I have a strong organizational sense coupled with the confidence and calm approach that comes with experience. I utilize a simple, direct, honest, respectful, common sense approach Â- with clearly communicated goals and deadlines to maintain organization while getting the work done. I take pride in creating a working environment that brings out the best in everyone, ultimately leading to higher quality, more production and more profits. Please email me at AgataGrafx@aol.com or call: 310.210.2271 any time. Online: www.Agata-Grafx.com

ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Tampa, FL
Various internships and extracurricular involvement have built my skill set as an efficient and effective communicator, as well as a creative thinker who enjoys challenging work and developing solutions to problems. I am looking for an organization that will provide me with the engaging atmosphere I need to develop into a seasoned marketer in the internet and/or publishing industry. I will benefit the company by bringing passion and determination to any position I might hold. Willing and able to pay relocation costs for the right position. Find my contact information, resume, and portfolio at: www.torylynne.com

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
San Antonio/Austin, TX
ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Searching for the right person to fit into your team can be a real hassle. Hopefully, reading this will allow you to fast track your screening process. I would like to join a progressive marketing and advertising firm that focuses on building its clientsÂ' businesses. If you are a tough and fair task master with the intention of grooming a first class Account Executive, I will be a great hire for the San Antonio/Austin Texas region. HereÂ's a brief overview of my experience: Â·Six years of direct client servicing with a multi-billion dollar corporation required that I communicate with precision, understanding our clientsÂ' needs and limitations, while establishing and exceeding expectations. Â·I was responsible for account retention and servicing, and sold more than $1 million in financial instruments. Â·I earned a BA in Communication (PR and Marketing). Interested in talking? I can be reached at 210-445-3307. Please feel free to contact me by email also Â- jcontreras210@hotmail.com. Thanks for reading this. Jose Contreras

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SUPERHERO
Plano, TX
Senior marketing manager who prefers to walk into a situation where people are throwing their hands up saying 'we don't know what to do.' If the marketing system is up and running well and you just want someone to babysit it, then I'm not the one you are looking for. I want to solve problems and be an environment where my ability to read the sitution, both internal and external, and make immediate impact is sought and appreciated. Just show me the goal posts and let me go. I'll report in, run the numbers and make sure we have buy in at all the right levels. No surprises, other than creative new ways of blowing expectations out of the water. Full time or consulting basis. Elena.turner@att.net

COLLEGE GRADUATE LOOKING FOR ENTRY LEVEL IN MEDIA INDUSTRY
New York, NY
Recent College Graduate looking for a position in media research, production, or post-production. Has experience with analyzing Nielsen and Arbitron data, producing, and various editing systems. Feel free to email me at rkm2786@yahoo.com or call 732.895.2352. Thanks!

ACCOUNT PLANNING
the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
I am a recent graduate from the advertising program at the University of Illinois. While in school, I developed strategic decision making and brand management skills from class projects. I interned at Greenbelt Alliance, assisting in conducting a direct mail campaign last summer. I am a fast-leaner with organizational skills and creative ideas, which I would love to bring to my future employer. Please contact me at yushan913@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration.

SALES EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
Do you seek a highly successful salesperson with over 20 years of professional experience to handle your toughest assignments? I have a rich background which includes selling various properties to diverse national account classifications. I enjoy the challenge of developing and closing the most difficult accounts. Most recently, I have sold a health and wellness alternative media platform to pharmaceutical, OTC and food accounts. I am located in the New York metropolitan area and would love to hear from you. I can be reached at aspizzirro@optonline.net

EVENTS MANAGER SEEKING NY AREA POSITION
Long Island, NY
A graduate of The New School for Social Research and New York Institute of Technology, I hold a MasterÂ's degree in Media and a BFA in Communication Arts. In addition, I have 15+ years of experience in coordinating marketing/communication programs, SEO programs, media planning/buying, trade shows and high profile corporate conferences which includes public relations, promotions and branding. I have extensive skill in developing and executing national, regional and local events, golf outings, celebrity dinners, charity events, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Photo World trade shows. I can provide guidance on corporate and media relations and offer years of insight in creating corporate communications programs. CONTACT INFO: Muzikman3161@yahoo.com

JR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Dallas, TX
Are you looking for... A creative executive who is a client-oriented project manager, develops strategic and innovative marketing campaigns. is experienced in managing budgets while maintaining the highest emphasis of quality? A team player and communicator who can adapt quickly to new situations? We have something in common, I am seeking an employer that can utilize my talents. Please feel free to view my web site for professional samples. www.kellyneilson.com Contact: kellylneilson@yahoo.com
Services Offered

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NEW BUSINESS ADVERTISER/AGENCY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Chicago, IL
Arbiton Inc seeks a New Business Advertiser/Agency Account Manager to join our Sales team in the Chicago, IL sales office. For more information, visit www.arbitron.com/jobs or send your resume to salesjobs@arbitron.com Fax: 410-312-8607 mail to Arbitron Inc., Attn: OE Recruiter, 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 EOE M/F/D/V

ASSOCIATE MEDIA DIRECTOR
New York City, NY
Lead digital media for clients. High growth/visibility/team mgt. Min. 5+ years exp, offline a plus. Send resume to cnardone@cnc-search.com

Need interactive ad sales stars
NY, NY
Need interactive ad sales stars? Visit www.AdTeams.com

PODCAST YOUR BRAND - AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
Miami, FL
Professional Podcast services that include video, audio, custom voice over and music. Professional hosts for B2B, B2C or brand driven companies. Full Studio Production, Delivery, Hosting, RSS development, Blog and launch pages, iTunes integration and more! email - kajamanewmedia@gmail.com

NEED EXECUTIVE LEVEL CANDIDATES?
New York, NY
www.iMediaRecruiters.Com

TURN-KEY DESIGN & PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS- GUARANTEED SAVINGS OF 10-20%
Darien, CT
Turn-Key Design & Production Solutions- Guaranteed Savings of 10-20% Publications: Trade, Consumer, Association. Newsletters, Marketing Materials. Offering Award-Winning Design, Editorial, and Advertising Sales Support. Flawless Execution. Strategies Inc. Uniquely Suited to Meet your Publishing Needs Contact: wilson@strategiesmarketinginc.com
Employment Opportunities

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ADVERTISING AGENCY/BUYING SERVICES, P.R./GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN AGENCIES
GENERAL/CORPORATE/ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT JOBS
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INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER
New York, NY
enter:marketing develops web promotions, rich media, and social media marketing for teen and pop-culture clients. We are looking to add experienced account managers capable of leading projects from strategy to deployment and ongoing support. Ideal candidates have 5+ years experience and expertise in banner creative, web development, and web 2.0 Â- particularly Facebook. Please send resumes and salary requirements to jobs@entermarketing.com.

INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER
New York, NY
enter:marketing develops web promotions, rich media, and social media marketing for teen and pop-culture clients. We are looking to add experienced account managers capable of leading projects from strategy to deployment and ongoing support. Ideal candidates have 5+ years experience and expertise in banner creative, web development, and web 2.0 Â- particularly Facebook. Please send resumes and salary requirements to jobs@entermarketing.com.

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ADVERTISING AGENCY/BUYING SERVICES, P.R./GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN AGENCIES
MEDIA BUYING/PLANNING/SUPERVISOR/EXECUTIVE JOBS
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STRATEGY DIRECTOR
New York, NY
Carat is looking for a Strategy Director to join our Communications Planning team. The Strategy Director is responsible for the overall strategic communications direction and evaluation of solutions for a brand using primary and secondary research which serve as the basis for connection plans. Qualifications: 8-10 years experience in Research/Strategic Planning/Account Planning Exceptional research understanding (qualitative/quantitative) Please visit our Carat careers page: http://us.carat.com/careers to apply for this position.

SENIOR MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER
Milwaukee, WI
A nationally recognized leader in advertising and marketing communications seeks talented senior media planner/buyer to work with multiple blue chip accounts. Applicants must have 4-7 years of strategic planning experience in an agency. Submit resume to careers@bader-rutter.com

SENIOR MEDIA PROS
San Francisco, CA
Mediasmith is a leader in traditional and digital media strategy, planning and buying. We are looking to expand our managment team and need more experienced professionals. You have agency experience, both traditional and digital and a broad base of background in consumer, B2B and tech accounts. You could be anywhere from an AMD to a SVP--we will find the right spot for you. Go to mediasmith.com for more information and send some information to sengle@mediasmith.com

VIRTUAL MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER AND SEM EXPERT
Any, Any State
Media buyer looking for help on global media projects - Looking for experienced media planners/buyers and SEM experts. Stop sitting in traffic, work from home and develop global ad campaigns. If your smart, 'get it' and are great at what you do contact:gene@geneslyman.com

MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER
Atlanta, GA
Growing interactive agency seeks evangelist of performance-based media for P&G, Nestle, Disney. Leadership role with path to AD. 2 years online experience required. Send resume to resumes2845@comcast.net

ONLINE MEDIA PLANNER
New York, NY
Online media planner needed for Internet-focused agency in NYC. Ideal candidate will possess 1+ year agency experience in online media planning. We require a strategic thinker that is familiar with standard online media research tools. Applicant should also have exceptional oral and written presentation skills. DFA experience a +. Send resumes to r.stearn@cls-ny.com

DIGITAL MEDIA PLANNER
Chicago, IL
Slack Barshinger seeks an online media guru 3+ yrs media planning/buying Strong exp. w/ digital media Forward letter and resume to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SLACKBARSHINGER&cws=1&rid=58 www.slackbarshinger.com EOE

MEDIA STRATEGIST
Atlanta / Roswell, GA
Small but powerful media services agency seeks person w/ passion for buying, account service & planning. Must be dynamic, detailed & resourceful w/ 4+ yrs broadcast buying experience. Send resume to jeff.jones@mccull.com.

LATIN AMERICAN MARKETING MANAGER
Winter Park (Orlando), FL
Boutique agency doing $30M in billings annually and growing is looking for Ad Exec also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Manage the marketing efforts of some of the world's largest internet companies. Work with media buying services employed by us in Latin America to formulate TV advertising strategies. Work with TV networks in LatAm to maximize client exposure and fulfill campaign elements. Negotiate the placement of television programming. Manage the distribution of TV spots. Communicate with TV network lawyers and gov't agencies for spot approval and manage contracts/affidiavits with them. Formulate spreadsheets for client budgeting. Review new marketing opportunities. Analyze advertising results monthly and make adjustments. Qualified candidates please e-mail cover letter and resume to lee@rompmedia.com or lee.rompmedia@gmail.com

EVP MEDIA DIRECTOR
Columbus , OH
Newly created/highly visible position. Quarterbacks interactive/traditional agency media teams, set P&P's, create/deliver productive presentations. Reports to president. Executive team member. Fully loaded & generous $ package. rtiberi@engauge.com www.engauge.com

MEDIA PLANNER
Colorado Springs, CO
Vladimir Jones,an agency of exciting minds,is looking for a Media Planner to join our team. You should possess strong strategic thinking and planning skills, grounded in a solid knowledge of marketing. A mkt/adv degree is desired & 2+ years of prev. exp. required. Please submit resume to ajimeson@vladimirjones.com

DIGITAL MEDIA SUPERVISOR/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
San Francisco, CA
Mediasmith is a recognized leader in digital media planning and buying and we are looking to add a supervisor/associate director. You should have 3-5+ years traditional and digital experience. You might be ready for your next promotion or ready for a change in geography. To learn more about us go to mediasmith.com and e-mail your resume to sengle@mediasmith.

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ADVERTISING AGENCY/BUYING SERVICES, P.R./GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN AGENCIES
RESEARCH: MEDIA, MARKET, ADVERTISING, ONLINE JOBS
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SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERT FOR KEY BUS DEV POSITION (PART OF FULL TIME)
South San Francisco / Nationwide, CA
Global Inc. 5000 performance marketing agency, LSFInteractive.com, is seeking an experienced digital marketing (SEM, SEO, Display, Email, Affiliate) expert blogger to contribute to our agencyÂ's online bus dev efforts through a dedicated blog and active presence in digital marketing chat rooms, forums and groups. Must be intimately familiar with social networking and online marketing. Salary, incl. benefits + commission + SOs. Telecommuting OK. Please contact: kmisi@lsf-corp.com

SEO MANAGER
Belleville, IL
IMMEDIATE NEED Network Solutions: looking for SEO Manager to manage natural Search Engine Optimization of our corporate sites. Manage 2 employees. Must have supervising exp and 2 - 3+ yrs in SEO.

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ADVERTISING/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER
ADVERTISING/PROMOTION/CREATIVE JOBS
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DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION ANALYTICS
Houston, TX
Lead Online and Offline marketing analytics.

ONLINE MEDIA SUPERVISOR
Kansas City, MO
Online Media Supervisor is needed to work on top brands with a great staff in our growing environment. This person will be responsible for overseeing daily activity for campaigns including research and planning to execution and analysis and will be the direct client contact for a variety of brands. Knowledge of online planning and buying is required. Experience with Search Engine Marketing is helpful. Please submit your resume to careers@vml.com. EOE. www.vml.com

BRAND ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES
West Hollywood and New York, CA
New York & Los Angeles
SocialVibe.com is turning the ad industry upside down with the quintessential solution for brands to achieve the highest level of online ad relevancy, consumer engagement and campaign effectiveness. We are in search of Â"rock starÂ" advertising sales account executives. Candidates must have 2+ years of interactive sales experience, have great brand & agency relationships and possess a driven, yet consultative sales approach. Email resume, including track record, to jobs@socialvibe.com.

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DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE
Santa Barbara, CA
If you have experience growing and developing teams, this is the position for you! Commission Junction is seeking a Director of Technical Support & Compliance. You will report directly to the General Manager of Commission Junction and will manage a team of 25+ employees in the areas of advertiser, publisher and program compliance; client support; technical services and business systems. For more information and to apply visit: www.cj.com.

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - INTERACTIVE ADS
New York, NY
Account Executive needed to sell performance-based advertising to interactive agencies and Fortune 1,000 companies. johnh@ingenio.com

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ADVERTISING/PROMOTION/CREATIVE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT JOBS
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DIR. OF CREATIVE SERVICES
New York , NY
ONLY CANDIDATES FROM ONLINE ADVERTISING E-COMMERCE COMPANIES NEED TO APPLY, NOT FROM AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS!!! Thank you. Kitara Media is an exciting, fast paced, online advertising co. providing advertisers with powerful marketing solutions through effective targeted online media reaching over 100 million online consumers a month. Located in NYC, Florida, Canada & St. Thomas, our company services more than 150 clients and considered one of the leading advertising networks in the US. This position is responsible for leading the conceptual development & execution of creative deliverables as they apply to online advertising offers. You will lead & develop designers. Lead the development of strong & compelling advertising driven by innovative ideas. Candidates throughout the United States are welcome to apply; relocation and compensation will be considered. JOB SPECIFICATIONS - Strong proficiency with Actionscript (3+ years) - Strong proficiency with Photoshop (3+ years) - Strong proficiency with Flash (3+ years) - Experience with HTML (3+ years) - Strong attention to detail - Strong typographical skills - Ability to take on multiple small and large scale projects within the company and follow through with completion - Excellent aesthetic sense - Ability to manage people and work in a team environment EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum BS/BA degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or related discipline from four-year college or university; and/or minimum 3 years experience in Interactive Marketing Design; and minimum 3 years experience designing in production environment; additionally, 3+ years of management experience. Salary plus commission, health benefits Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary to hr@worldavenue.com

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MEDIA BUYING/PLANNING JOBS
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CANADIAN MEDIA BUYER
Anywhere, Any State
Media Buyer wanted to purchase and manage media in the Canadian marketplace for an entertainment company. 5+ years longform buying experience. Send resume and contact information to: canadianmediabuyer@gmail.com.

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ADVERTISING/PROMOTION JOBS
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ONLINE AD SALES
North Hollywood, CA
Must have 4-6 years of online advertising sales experience with proven sales track record; &(print, radio, TV, cable, other) is a plus; must have working knowledge of all online metrics, technologies, and research tools used in the marketplace. TO APPLY, please visit www.disneycareers.com and search by JOB ID: 164983

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MEDIA COMPANY (TV, NEWSPAPERS, ONLINE PUBLISHER, AD NETWORK ETC.)
GENERAL/CORPORATE MANAGEMENT JOBS
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DIGITAL SALES EXECUTIVE
santa monica, CA
GSN, the network for games, has a terrific opportunity in Santa Monica for a digital sales executive. WeÂ're looking for someone with a strong digital sales foundation and great relationships throughout the Western Region. A 50/50 joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media, GSN has created The GSN Games Network, an aggregation of casual game sites with over 14MM monthly unique visitors. This scale makes us the number two offering in the casual game space. Unique to the GSN Games Network is our ability to leverage our nationally distributed cable network as part of digital advertising programs. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to build a business and contribute to the development of sales strategy. Send resume to careers@gsn.com.

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SALES OR MARKETING, INCLUDING SALES/MARKETING MANAGEMENT JOBS
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DIGITAL AD SALES MARKETING MGR
New York, NY
Work with the Ad Sales teams to dev and execute sponsorship opps across all AETN digital brands. Partner with client/agency and cross-func teams to manage prod process for closed deals and ensure sponsorship elements launch accurately/on time. Asst with the dev/design of Upfront and Scatter decks. Manage the org and dissemination of decks to sales teams. 3 yrs mktg exp w/min 2 yrs digital platforms exp.Prior cable industry sales exp a +. Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
Sales Rep Wanted Multi media business brand seeks on line sales rep for fast growing financial media site. Report to the VP of Sales, ideal candidate will have 3-5 years sales history and strong agency/client contacts Financial media sales experience an advantage The position will be based in Chi. and cover Detroit and Minneapolis. Excellent base and commission package Send resume to: acctexec@minyanville.com

ONLINE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER
San Fransisco, CA
The Digital Media Account Manager will be responsible for Interactive advertising and sponsorship revenue sales in a assigned territory. The position is responsible for proactive engagement with clients and possible clients as well as keeping up-to-date on trends, issues and opportunities in the online space, designated categories or region. Â. Develop advertising and sponsorship revenue for assigned accounts, agencies and territory to meet the assigned annual revenue target. Â. Develop presentations and sponsorship concepts by working with the marketing and creative teams that are designed to meet client needs as well as Digital MediaÂ's revenue goals. Â. Collaborate with other sales teams at Hearst such as magazine advertising sales and the Hearst Group on target accounts to meet client needs and increase integrated sales revenue to Hearst Magazines. Â. Manage the sales process end to end Â- from prospecting, to proposal and presentation, close, campaign implementation (in conjunction with Digital Media Ad Ops and Marketing) through post campaign analysis. Â. Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Key Requirements Â. 3+ years in ONLINE ad sales or Digital advertising agency experience. Â. Must be proficient in identifying and establishing prospect lists. Â. Must be proficient in developing client proposals/presentations. Â. Strong sales skills with a proven track record. Please send resume to magazineshr4@hearst.com

AD SALES PACKAGING/DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Santa Monica, CA
Universal Sports is hiring an experienced sales packaging/development manager to create sponsorship packages, presentations, and collateral. Media buying experience is a plus. Email wcsnadvertise@wcsn.com for full description and addt'l info.

MARKETING ANALYST - MEDIA/SALES PLANNER
Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Analyst - Media/Sales Planner-Create integrated marketing plans. Competitive media and media research exp req. Go to www.latimes.com/marketingjobs.com

SALES EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
Sales Executives needed for growing Outdoor company. Strong OOH exp required. Package includes negotiable base salary, strong commission structure and benefits. www.encompassmediagroup.com. Send resume to leahm@encompassoutdoor.com. $100K+. 3yrs+exp preferred. MUST HAVE Outdoor background.

AD DIRECTOR - LA
Los Angeles, CA
We're a well funded mobile entertainment site looking for a highly motivated Director of Ad Sales in Los Angeles. Current clients include P&G, Disney, Toyota, Verizon, EA, etc... Need experienced Dir. to grow business in LA. Resumes to staigen@limbo.com

ONLINE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
Active Response Group is looking for an ambitious account executive with online ad sales experience to create sales opportunities for our display network. This self-motivated individual will build multilevel relationships with ad agencies and DR companies to develop & close new accounts. A strong client rolodex is a must. Send resumes and salary requirements to: nancyr@activeresponsegroup.com

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit,
As one of the most dynamic online media companies in the Internet world, Specific Media provides industry leading targeting technologies and boasts a publisher roster that is the envy of competitors. We are continuing to expand our sales force and are currently looking for solid Sr Acct Execs w/online ad sales exp to add to our sales teams across the country. If you have what it takes to fill one of these positions, please send your resume to jobs@specificmedia.com. Please indicate the location you are interested in. EOE www.specificmedia.com

SALES EXECUTIVE
New York or SF, NY
Halogen Guides (www.halogenguides.com) is a new media venture focused on the affluent consumer. We're looking for a high-energy Sales Executive with at least 3 years of online advertising sales experience. Send cover letter and resume to jobs@halogenguides.com with the subject line Â"Sales Executive.Â"

NTR DIRECTOR/INTERACTIVE MANAGER
San Diego, CA
Need person with leadership ability to manage NTR/Spons sls programs at 3 radio stations. Will create new sales ops, lead interactive media initiative, work with sls staff to develop and integrate internet sales with other revenue generating programs. Must be creative and organized with strong leadership and motivational skills. Proven media sales record and internet sales exp a must. Send resume to: HR,1615 Murray Canyon Rd., #710, SD CA 92108 or email sdjobs@lincolnfinancialmedia.com EOE

DIRECTOR AD SALES & MARKETING, NORTH AMERICA
LA, CA
See more details at http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=549139 Email resumes to resumes@bassettsearch.com with SU1 in subject Please no phone calls

AD SALES PACKAGING/DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Santa Monica, CA
WCSN.com is hiring an experienced sales packaging/development manager to create sponsorship packages, presentations, and collateral. Media buying experience a plus. Email wcsnadvertise@wcsn.com for full description and addtÂ'l info.

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Newspapers First, a leading advertising sales organization, representing 40 major market newspapers, seeks a creative, dynamic, goal-oriented sales executive with a minimum of 4 years advertising experience for their New York office. Media sales experience in the financial category a plus. Emphasis on reaching decision makers and on growing existing and new account base. Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. A successful sales history or agency account background and ability to handle numerous ongoing projects are necessary. Excellent salary, incentive potential and benefits including 401K. EEOC. E-mail resumes to: rcrabbe@newspapsersfirst.com

DISPLAY SALES DIRECTOR / ONLINE ADVERTISING / SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, ATLANTA
San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Any State
Motive Interactive, Inc. (www.motiveinteractive.com) is seeking proven advertising sales professionals with a minimum of two years online advertising experience. This is your opportunity to join a market innovator and immediately contribute at a high level. You can work from your home office in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Atlanta, and count on strong technical and media buying support to help insure your success. You must be able to: Â.Develop, negotiate, and close new accounts. Prospects are generated from your current book of clients, cold calling and incoming leads; Â.Emphasis on display (CPM) sales, but experience with CPA, CPC, and CPS also desirable. Competitive base salary, plus outstanding commission structure, 401K plan with company matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, stock options, and more. Contact To apply, email cover letter and resume to jobs@motiveinteractive.com (Please put Â"Display Sales Director / (Name of Your City)Â" in the subject line.)

ONLINE AD SALES MANAGER
New York, NY
Experienced New York based online ad sales manager sought for National Branded Entertainment Site. Position will cultivate new business partnerships and report into the National Sales Director. Must have 3-5 years online experience, contacts at interactive advertising agencies and have exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to kkwhamlin748@gmail.com

ONLINE SALES DIRECTOR
New York, NY
theU.com and sister site collegeOTR (www.collegeOTR.com) are #1 destinations for students and the foundation of an emerging youth ad network. As the Sales Director, you will be working from HQ and reporting the CEO. Primary job functions are selling the CPM inventory via agency and direct to clients. Please send resume to [michael@theu.com] with subject 'CPM Sales'.

WANTED: ONLINE ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES (ALL LEVELS)
New York & Boston, NY
iMediaRecruiters.Com or resumes@iMediaRecruiters.Com

ONLINE MEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGER
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Seeking an experienced Online Media Account Manager. Duties include sales planning support, day-to-day client relationship, and campaign management. Go to www.brand.net/careers.htm to apply.

VICE PRESIDENT OF DISPLAY SALES / ONLINE ADVERTISING / SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
Motive Interactive, Inc. (www.motiveinteractive.com) is seeking a proven advertising sales professional to help us grow and manage the online display portion of our advertising network. This position will be located in our corporate office in San Diego, California. You should be able to generate substantial revenues from your direct industry contacts, as well as manage a team of experienced and motivated sales professionals located in key markets across the U.S. You will also have the industry knowledge, ability and desire to manage our entire sales function (both display and performance-based advertising) within 12 months of joining the company. Minimum qualifications: Â.7+ years of increasingly responsible sales experience with at least 3 years in the interactive/network/online category. Â.Established senior level contacts within online media agencies and clients; very deep rolodex into major media agencies and large national advertisers. For a complete job description, see: http://www.motiveinteractive.com/careers.html. To apply, please send cover email and resume to jobs@motiveinteractive.com. Please put Â"Vice President / Display SalesÂ" in the subject line.

DIRECTOR ADVERTISING SALES, EASTERN REGION
New York, NY
Director, Advertising Sales Â- Eastern Region - Allrecipes.com. We are celebrating our 11th year anniversary. Our audience has grown rapidly to over 15 MM home cooks annually and continues to experience double-digit growth. Allrecipes.com is located in Seattle, WA and is part of the Readers Digest Association family of businesses. RDAÂ's food-related magazines include Every Day with Rachel Ray, and Taste of Home. This is a new position reporting to the SVP of Sales, and is based in Manhattan. This position is responsible for managing online advertising sales and providing strategic assistance to the sales team for the eastern region. We need an exceptional leader with the vision, experience, and drive to help us accomplish our goals. Ideal candidate will have a successful track record managing a sales team in an on-line advertising environment. For a complete job description, see www.allrecipes.com, and select the Jobs heading at the bottom of the page. To apply, please send cover email and resume to jobs@allrecipes.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
At About.com, employees are empowered with responsibility, challenged to perform, and rewarded for results. Our company, a Top-10 web property which is part of The New York Times Company, believes that the dedication and innovation of our world-class employees is responsible for our explosive growth. We are seeking a highly motivated online media sales professional to support our sales efforts. The ideal candidate will 2 to 3 years of solid online media sales experience with a proven record of creating and maintaining effective relationships on both the client and agency side of the business. send resume to lrenga@about.com. include salary req.

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
Fastest growing online health media property in the country seeking seasoned AE's with 3-5 yrs online media sales to Fortune 500 and ad agency executives. Must be highly motivated & poised. Prior experience carrying and exceeding multi-million $ quotas a must. Health and wellness experience a plus. More info: www.revolutionhealthnetwork.com | Send resumes to careers@revolutionhealth.com.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
quadrantONE, a new online sales organization is seeking AE's with national sales experience in an interactive environment. Six years sales experience with at least 2 in the internet advertising. Submit resumes to: mcaldarella@tribune.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Chicago, IL
quadrantONE, a new online sales organization is seeking AE's with national sales experience in an interactive environment. Six years sales experience with at least 2 in the internet advertising. Submit resumes to: mcaldarella@tribune.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Los Angeles, CA
quadrantONE, a new online sales organization is seeking AE's with national sales experience in an interactive environment. Six years sales experience with at least 2 in the internet advertising. Will consider LA or San Francisco candidates. Submit resumes to: mcaldarella@tribune.com

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Â- CENTRAL REGION
Chicago, IL
Britannica.com and Merriam-Webster.com seek Senior Sales Executive to drive online sales revenue. Creative thinking, strong presentation skills, with agency contacts, and ability to manage and win $100K+ deals a must. Competitive salary, commission, and benefits. Lots of upside. Send your resume to: staffing@eb.com. Note SSE in subject line.

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT
Manhattan Beach, CA
Malakye.com is a rapidly growing job, business to business, and information website built specifically to serve the Action Sport industry. We are looking for an Advertising Sales Consultant to develop an advertising program for Malakye.com. * This is a freelance / contract position chad@malakye.com

AD SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - NY, CHICAGO, TEXAS
New York City, NY
Fast-growing premier OOH media network seeking Ad Sales professionals in NY, Chicago and TX markets. Previous TV, Digital or OOH sales success; excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to work independently and as part of team. Please send cover letter and resume to careers@pumptoptv.com.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY
BlogHer.com, Â"the hubÂ" for women who blog, is seeking a person with 4-5 yrs. Exp in Act. Mgmt; event sponsorship a plus. Exp. selling highly integrated sponsorships that align with online media programs. Exp. with PR agencies and corp. mrkting depts; some exp. with planning & buying groups. Contact gina@blogher.com

AD SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Los Angeles, CA
Vlaze.com Hot Original Content, seeks an Ad Sales Account Executive Qualifications: 4+ years experience and success in online ad sales Superior communication skills: presentations, phone, email Managing new and ongoing accounts. Candidates must have extensive experience in selling online advertising in different vertical niches. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@vlaze.com

MN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
San Francisco, CA
The MN Account Director will be responsible for working with the regional sales teams to maximize client adoption of Platform AÂ's portfolio of search and content-based CPC advertising products. They will generate revenue opportunities; work with sales teams to close business. 5 plus years of search or online sales experience. Send resume to clong@advertising.com

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Go Daddy Annoying Upsell Onslaught Seen As Effective

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:41:00 +0000

Go Daddy Hits Major Milestone - 30 Million Domains!

Economic News Not All "Gloom & Doom" as Go Daddy Shows Web Going Strong

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-- June 26, 2008 --The domain name RulesOfSaving.com marks a historic milestone for The Go Daddy Group, Inc. and the Internet. The new domain name brings the Go Daddy portfolio to an industry record 30 million domain names.

This Internet first reflects thriving conditions on the Web and at GoDaddy.com.

While reports of a wavering economy and surging oil prices dominate the news, Go Daddy's business is booming. Why? More and more people and businesses are moving to establish their own space on the Internet.

Right now, Go Daddy is registering, renewing and transferring names used for Web site addresses to the tune of about one every second of every day. This flies in the face of critics who, years ago, suggested the surge to register domain names was all but over.

Go Daddy is also racking up substantial e-commerce numbers, which align with industry analyst predictions. Forrester Research forecasts online spending in 2008 will increase by 17 percent. Go Daddy expects even higher numbers. The Web leader's Quick Shopping Cart is a key e-commerce tool because it makes setting up an online store easy and affordable. Projections, based on recent months, indicate a 72 percent increase this year over last, in terms of revenue generated by customers with Quick Shopping Cart enabled Web sites.

"These numbers really demonstrate how the Internet is alive and well, even in these rough financial times," said Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. "We knew from the start... helping make it easy and affordable for people to get online would make a difference. That's why we developed products our customers wanted, priced them right and then backed them up with personal customer service... and, well, the rest is history."

Ironically, the 30 millionth domain name, RulesOfSaving.com, could be viewed as a sign of the times, as far as the struggling U.S. economy or as a nod to Go Daddy's low price points. While many registrars charge more than Go Daddy, some have even raised prices in recent days.

Go Daddy has a 45 percent market share of active, new domain names and is nearly three times the size of its closest competitor. Go Daddy is also one of the world's leading providers when it comes to Web hosting and SSL certificates, which are used to keep online transactions secure.

Go Daddy has expanded its workforce to keep up with its rapid growth too. The Scottsdale-based Web giant now has four offices in Arizona, plus one each in Colorado, Iowa and Washington, D.C.

While many companies are looking for ways to cut back, Go Daddy is hiring more employees. Go Daddy now employs over two thousand people, which is up about 33 percent in fewer than three years. Go Daddy is known as an employer that takes care of its own too, having been honored as one of the Best Places to Work for four consecutive years.

GoDaddy.com has also been honored by various industry organizations and publications as Best Registrar and Best Hosting Company already this year. In 2007, Go Daddy was named Arizona's Most Innovative Company and Business Leader of the Year.

To learn more about how you can get online quickly without spending a lot of money, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

About The Go Daddy Group, Inc.

Go Daddy is a leading provider of services that enable individuals and businesses to establish, maintain and evolve an online presence. Go Daddy provides a variety of domain name registration plans and Web site design and hosting packages, as well as a broad array of on-demand services. These include products such as SSL Certificates, Domains by Proxy private registration, ecommerce Web site hosting, blog templates and blog software, podcast packages and online photo hosting. The Go Daddy Group, Inc. has more than 30 million domain names under management. Go Daddy registers, renews or transfers a domain name every second. GoDaddy.com is the world's No. 1 domain name registrar according to Name Intelligence, Inc. GoDaddy.com is also rated the world's largest hostname provider according to Netcraft Ltd. During 2007, The Go Daddy Group registered more than one-third of all domain names registered in the top six generic top-level domains, or gTLDs, including .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz and .mobi.

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Copyright © 2008 GoDaddy.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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480-505-8878
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Breaking News, Losing Job

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:41:00 +0000

NBC Reminded That In Web 2.0, News Won't Keep

By Wendy Davis, Monday, June 23, 2008
An employee of the Internet Broadcasting Services was fired for posting news of Tim Russert's death to Wikipedia before NBC had officially announced it, today's New York Times reports.

NBC held off on the announcement for two hours, to reach Russert's family before the news spread. But news in the Internet era just doesn't keep that long.

A "junior-level employee" at IBS, which provides online services to local NBC affiliates, updated Russert's Wikipedia page 40 minutes before NBC made its statement, according to the Times.

If anyone should know by now how fast news travels in the Internet era, it's another media company like NBC. But it seems that NBC, much like The Associated Press and other old-media businesses, hasn't yet grasped that news is no longer published in a top-down manner.

Thanks to the growth of social sites like Wikipedia, Digg and Drudge Retort (a parody of the Drudge Report) anyone with a computer can now reach millions of readers instantaneously. Unlike even five years ago, it isn't necessary to have your own blog, with an audience of influential readers, to spread news.

Yet, old media still appears convinced it can control when news is released, or in the case of the AP, how online writers can quote from its articles. Last week, the AP roiled the blogosphere by saying it was going to issue "guidelines" spelling out the proper use of its material by online journalists -- never mind that people already have the right to make "fair use" of others' content.

Just as one company doesn't get to dictate "fair use," neither can one news organization determine when news will break -- at least not as long as there are sites like Wikipedia

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EVO Landing Announces Public Launch For Domain Monetization 2.0

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:40:00 +0000

Domain Monetization 2.0 - EVO Landing Announces Public Launch and Series A

Have you ever registered a domain name from GoDaddy or Register.com with the intent on building a website? Chances are that you never found the time or money to actually make that website a reality. A new company out of Seattle is looking to change what you do with your registered domain. EVO Landing ('EVO') has announced the release of its domain development platform, which aims to create value and traffic for your domain while making you money.

Seattle, WA, - January 25 -- (Announced at DomainFEST Hollywood) Have you ever registered a domain name from GoDaddy or Register.com with the intent on building a website? Chances are that you never found the time or money to actually make that website a reality. A new company out of Seattle is looking to change what you do with your registered domain. EVO Landing ('EVO') has announced the release of its domain development platform, which aims to create value and traffic for your domain while making you money.

With the EVO platform, domain owners are now able to instantly create dynamic websites comprised of media-rich, relevant content based on the value of the domain name. Whereas traditional "parked" pages generally rely on transient traffic typed into a browser's URL bar, sites on the EVO platform grow organically as web users can find the sites via search engines, recommend the site to friends, engage with the site's content, and return daily to find fresh content.

"The Internet has evolved, but the domain industry has yet to really make the leap to Web 2.0." says CEO, Geoffrey Nuval, "A domain like Stocktrades.com would be more appropriate as an informational website whereas ChefGrill.com would probably make more sense as a storefront," explains Geoffrey, "To create the depth in content for each module, we have inked special partnerships with various niche sites, including Shopping.com, Epinions, Software.com, Podcast.com, PredictAd, Shareapic, and Wishpot, even more deals are in the works as we expand across the long tail."

Rather than employ a one-size-fits-all template, EVO's modular-based approach enables sites to be directly tailored to a specific domain name.

According to CTO Daniel Rust, "The EVO platform bridges the gap by bringing together advanced integration and analytics technologies and boiling it down into a simple to use system. Our technology semantically analyzes the domain name to determine what type of site it should be, as well as identifies new niche markets to insure optimal monetization and relevance of all the sites."

The Company received initial funding from Seattle angel investors in November 2007 and then closed its Series A round in December 2007 with Monster Venture Partners ('MVP'). "My investment in EVO Landing weighed heavily upon the fact that they were able to prove out the revenue model." says Robert Monster, Managing Director of MVP and Partner at the Internet Real Estate Group ('IREG'), "For my own due diligence, I moved a number of domains from a reputable traditional parking solution onto their system and within forty-five days I saw a 5x increase in traffic and 3x increase in revenues. I have since moved my entire portfolio onto their system."

The Company has already achieved considerable growth during its beta phase. "Within our two and-a-half months in beta, we have grown our network to over 10,000 sites with no two sites alike." says SVP Sales & Strategic Marketing, Mark Michael, "Our admissions analytics system is pretty strict because we want to keep the quality of the websites on our network high - less than 15% of submitted names have been accepted onto the system."

About EVO Landing
EVO Landing ('EVO') is a next-generation domain monetization platform built around its ability to instantly generate topic-relevant, media-rich websites. EVO is a limited liability corporation (LLC) based in Seattle, WA and was founded in October 2007 after months of dedicated research and years of Internet site design and search engine optimization experience.

EVO's proprietary technology is a web-based software and methodology that harnesses the power of the semantic web. Using a modular-based architecture, every site managed through EVO Landing is updated dynamically, daily, and automatically with relevant, rich-media (articles, listings, products, photos, videos, downloads). Domain names can now be truly regarded as online investments as they enjoy the added monetary benefits of multiple ad-network integration, multiple affiliate program integration, and exclusive partnerships.

For more information, please visit www.evolanding.com or read the Company blog at www.landingevo.com.

About Monster Venture Partners
Monster Venture Partners ('MVP') is a new breed of early-stage venture capital firm based in Seattle. MVP's investment philosophy is to engage in a genuine hands-on partnership with founders to jointly create value for all stakeholders. For larger opportunities, MVP co-invests with leading investors from around the world, selecting from a universe of like-minded investors who are able to add strategic value. MVP is focused on three primary verticals: marketing technology, consumer healthcare, and global consumer Internet.

EVO Contact Information
Representatives of the Company will be available at DomainFest Hollywood, January 21-23 and at TRAFFIC Las Vegas, February 18-21

Mark A. Michael
(206) 441-4399
2101 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121

Press Contact: Geoffrey Nuval
Company Name: EVO Landing, LLC
Phone: 2064414399
Website: http://www.evolanding.com

Small Business E-commerce Retailers Jump Start With Google Shopping

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:30:00 +0000

Google Shopping Jump Starts Small Business E-commerce Retailers

During the holiday season the search engine giant Google added a Shopping tab to its homepage, a tab which directly links to its on-line product catalog called Product Search. FastCommerce, a small business enterprise e-commerce provider, recently announced the successful launch of its automated submission service to Google Shopping. Submission to Google is also available with the free version of FastCommerce. The results have been remarkable. By simply signing up for the free version of FastCommerce and creating a product catalog, the on-line retailer starts selling right away.

San Mateo, CA - March 25, 2008 -- For small business on-line retailers, an e-commerce solution that quickly produces results is essential to survival. That is why FastCommerce recently launched a product submission service to Google Shopping; also known as Google Product Search. Google has built the equivalent of an on-line product catalog that is tied in with its popular search site. On-line retailers can post products to the Google catalog, and even sell directly through the service via Google Check-out. Google's popularity coupled with the recent addition of its new Shopping tab on the Google homepage, has the effect of driving targeted searches for product directly through Google Shopping. With Google Shopping, shoppers can view multiple listings for a given product and either purchase directly on Google, or proceed directly to the merchant own web store.

Submitting to Google Product Search costs the on-line retailer nothing; unlike EBay, there are no fees for posting an unlimited number of products. This is a tremendous competitive edge for small business e-commerce start-ups that cannot afford the sometimes prohibitive cost of running a business exclusively on EBay. Rather than having the merchant manually submit products one by one, FastCommerce automatically submits the whole of a merchant's on-line product catalog to Google Product Search. In providing this level of service, FastCommerce is focused on the success of its clients in an increasingly sophisticated and competitive on-line retail universe.

Google Product Search consistently generates a high volume of sales and sales inquiries for FastCommerce merchants. Having the whole of a merchant's on-line product catalog published on Google Shopping is nothing less than a major marketing tool for small business on-line retailers. It is a service that Google offers for free. This is even more remarkable given that the FastCommerce small business e-commerce platform is entirely free for the first fifty products. A small business or an individual entrepreneur can sign up for the free version of FastCommerce, build a professional and attractive web store, and post up to fifty products for free. The free version gives them access to almost the whole of the FastCommerce platform: simply signing up automatically generates a professional website and back office tools to manage their business. Merchants then see an immediate effect in having their products automatically listed to Google's Product Search.

FastCommerce is a web-based e-commerce application that lets small business start, grow and then manage their business on-line, all from one single system. Small business entrepreneurs gain access to a professional, fully operable e-commerce website, as well as a full suite of back-office management tools needed to run a business on-line. It is completely free to the first fifty products. The addition of Google Shopping to the free version is a very powerful tool: a small business can make the move to e-commerce with immediate results. The clients are then free to sign up for additional services when they are ready.

FastCommerce.com also announced the launch of a Professional services division, designed for established businesses looking to make the leap into e-commerce while avoiding the hefty expense of project implementation and costly technology. Small businesses with large product catalogs face tremendous hurdles when looking to go into on-line sales. Such a move has traditionally involves licensing e-commerce technologies, and then expending additional funds for implementation. The FastCommerce Professional Services team brings years of experience and its Web 2.0 technology platform to get companies up and running in days instead of months. There is no contract. For a small set up fee, small businesses get a fully operable e-commerce web-site with their products pre-installed. FastCommerce drives down the cost to a fraction of most e-commerce technology platforms. There are additional services for submitting to over 100 search engines, directories, as well as keyword consultation and continuous updates.

About FastCommerce.com

FastCommerce.com is a Web 2.0 technology platform that changes the way entrepreneurs can succeed in on-line sales. It has been designed to automate all the initial hurdles of beginning a web business and managing it, all from one single system. Far from being a simple shopping cart technology, FastCommerce Small Business e-Commerce technology is enterprise in scope with the goal of letting small companies and entrepreneurs run all aspects of their business from a fully integrated single system. It is affordable small business enterprise e-commerce at a small business price.

Press Contact: Gregory Peterson
Company Name: FastCommerce.com
Phone: 650 235 6212
Website: http://www.fastcommerce.com

Google Website Optimizer Technology Partner Program Gets New Member

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:03:00 +0000

Valtira Joins New Google Website Optimizer Technology Partner Program

MINNEAPOLIS-- June 12, 2008 --Valtira today announced that it has become one of the charter members of the newly announced Google Website Optimizer Technology Partner Program.

Valtira's integration with Google Website Optimizer, Google's free website-testing tool, enables customers to easily test landing pages and optimize website content within the Valtira Platform. Automated webpage-tagging eliminates the need to copy and paste Website Optimizer tags manually into website code, improving tracking accuracy and efficiency.

"Having Google Website Optimizer within the Valtira Platform is a great benefit for us," said Laura McCarthy Director, Marketing Communications for Meet Minneapolis. "We now can easily optimize web content to improve campaigns and the experience for our visitors."

The complete solution from Valtira enables the creation and management of landing pages, A/B testing, integration into e-mail and CRM systems, social networking and tracking and reporting. For more information on the Google Website Optimizer solution from Valtira, visit www.valtira.com/gwo.

"We continually look to integrate with leading solutions to provide a complete online marketing platform for our clients," said David Bagley, CEO at Valtira. "We are excited about becoming one of only three US-based initial partners in the Google Website Optimizer Technology Program."

Google and Google Website Optimizer are trademarks of Google Inc.

About Valtira

Valtira is the provider of The Online Marketing Platform with a full range of capabilities enabling Marketing Departments to create demand and flexibly manage content and campaigns based on real-time metrics. Delivered as a software-as-a-service offering, Valtira helps companies deliver effective web marketing solutions and react quickly to changing customer needs. Valtira enables marketers to easily manage content, personalize campaigns, incorporate social networking, improve marketing ROI and engage customers across all marketing vehicles.

Founded in 2003 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Valtira serves a broad range of customers including Fortune 500 companies, mid-market organizations, new ventures and government agencies. For more information, visit www.valtira.com or call 1.877.658.3700.

Contacts

Valtira
George Hadjiyanis, 612-868-3727
VP, Sales and Marketing
george.hadjiyanis@valtira.com

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Grocery Shopping Network Selected to Increase the Power of Food & Drug Website

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Haggen, Inc. Selects Grocery Shopping Network to Increase the Power of Its TOP Food & Drug Website

Grocery Shopping Network Adds TOP Food & Drug stores to its Growing Network of Grocery Stores

MINNEAPOLIS-- June 09, 2008 --Grocery Shopping Network announces that Haggen, Inc., headquartered in Bellingham, Wash., has signed a contract to upgrade its website for its TOP Food & Drug stores with the latest technology available on the web for retail grocery stores, including industry leading personalization.

TOP Food & Drug currently has its weekly flyer online to view. The flyer will soon be upgraded to one-click to shopping list and recipe suggestions, including sale items with Grocery Shopping Network's online tools. Also being added will be an extensive recipe database, coupons, and recipe videos. Integrating all these features will give TOP Food & Drug and its guests a faster and more fun planning experience prior to visiting the grocery store.

CEO Andy Robinson, commented, "Haggen, Inc. will be a great addition to the Grocery Shopping Network, not only because Haggen is a forward-looking company, but because the company will now be able to improve service to its customers on a one-to-one level." Grocery Shopping Network will now have a wonderful presence in the Northwest quadrant of the United States. Andy continued by adding, "We are pleased to see the importance that grocery stores continue to put on the Internet and successfully leveraging the web as a primary communication medium."

About Haggen, Inc.

Haggen, Inc. is a family owned organization headquartered in Washington state since 1933. Today it owns and operates 17 TOP Food & Drug locations in Washington, 15 Haggen Food and Pharmacy locations in Washington and Oregon and a Larry's Market in Washington. The Haggen Corporation employs over 3,900 employees and is listed as one of the largest privately owned companies in Washington state.

About Grocery Shopping Network

Grocery Shopping Network provides grocery retailers' Web sites with a suite of proprietary software products that integrate shopping list building, recipes and meal planning with relevant, focused advertising content. GSN (www.groceryshopping.net) brings together the Web and in-store supermarket shopping experience. A GSN-powered site enables consumers to seamlessly shop their store, be presented with sales and promotions in the context of the items they are planning to purchase, access and save recipes for the items they plan to purchase, plan meals and utilize the many discount offers (including coupons) made available by brand manufacturers.
Contacts

Grocery Shopping Network
Albin Andolshek, 612-238-4942

Consequences of the December 2007 Law on the Domain Name Industry

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Sat, 31 May 2008 02:26:00 +0000

EuroDNS Applauds the Consequences of the Law of 21 December 2007 on the Domain Name Industry

A key player in the Domain Name market for more than five years, EuroDNS is proud to operate from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, first European Member State to offer an investor-friendly legal environment for Domain Names.

Luxembourg - January 12, 2008 -- A key player in the Domain Name market for more than five years, EuroDNS is proud to operate from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, first European Member State to offer an investor-friendly legal environment for Domain Names.

According to the Finance and Budget Commission Report on Draft Law 5801, « Revenues generated from use of, or license to use, a Domain Name are exempted from Luxembourg corporate taxes up to 80% ». « This is a tremendous opportunity for domain name investors and e-Commerce, both in Luxembourg and worldwide » comments Xavier Buck, EuroDNS Chief Executive Officer.

The aforementioned law updates a tax law dating back to December 4th 1967. Member of Parliament and Commission Reporter Laurent Mosar characterizes this new Section 4(1) as "particularly relevant" to Domain Names. "To include them in the scope of a Law dedicated to patents and trademarks, clearly demonstrates the Luxembourg Legislator recognizes that Domain Names do form an essential part of Intellectual Property" adds Jean-Christophe Vignes, Executive Vice-President & General Counsel at EuroDNS.

"With over 100M Euros in transactions during 2007, the Domain Name market has never been so attractive" adds Paul Keating, an American Attorney in Europe who specializes in Domain Name valuation and protection for registrars and large portfolio holders. "Already recognized globally as a safe and stable business environment before the new Law, Luxembourg now becomes the perfect platform for the stakeholders of this buoyant industry who desire to make the most of their revenues and plan for value appreciation".

About EuroDNS
EuroDNS is a Domain name Registrar specialized in International Domain extensions. Based in Luxembourg with branch offices in Europe, the USA and Asia, EuroDNS serves a large variety of clients ranging from SMEs to some of the world's largest Domain Investors and offers dedicated naming solutions to Trademark holders. By strongly participating in leading industry forums including ICANN and the International Trademark Association, EuroDNS seeks to promote e-Commerce and wider Internet adoption. www.eurodns.com

For more information:

The Law: (Art.1er, 3°)
http://www.legilux.public.lu/leg/a/archives/2007/2342712/2342712.pdf

A Release from the Communication Minister, Mr Jean-Louis Schiltz (in French):
http://www.gouvernement.lu/salle_presse/communiques/2007/12/19-schiltz/

The Portal « Medias and Communication » of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:
http://www.mediacom.public.lu/

Contact :
Mélanie Delannoy
+352 20 200 312

Press Contact: Mélanie Delannoy
Company Name: EURODNS.COM
Phone: 00352261916312
Website: www.eurodns.com

Finalists for SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards Announced By CompTIA

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:16:00 +0000

CompTIA Announces Finalists for SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards

Second annual awards will recognize software industry innovation

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (Vocus) April 18, 2008 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the leading trade association for the world's information technology (IT) industry, announced today the finalists for the second annual CompTIA SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards.

The SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards recognize innovative software products and new business models in eight different categories. Award winners will be announced at the CompTIA Software Marketing Perspectives Conference & Expo May 7-9, 2008 at the Santa Clara (Calif.) Convention Center.

SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards finalists by category are:

* Company Achievement in Innovation (five finalists) Maximizer Software MaxMobile, Nexidia, Next IT Corporation ActiveAgent, Print Audit, and Visible World IntelliSpot®.

* Most Innovative Enterprise Software (nine finalists) Bit9 Parity, ICT Inc. AcceleNet, Intermine FileCensus, JackBe's Presto Enterprise Mashup Platform, Knoa Experience & Performance Manager (EPM), Next IT Corporation ActiveAgent, Q.Know Technologies Enterprise Software, SAVO, and Splunk 3.1.5.

* Most Innovative General Business Software (seven finalists) BoardVantage Board Portal Secure Vault, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Assessment Tool, Central Desktop, Integration Point, Market2Lead, Rapid Intake Unison, and SmartDraw 2008.

* Most Innovative Service/Business Model (eight finalists) Generate gClick, SAVO, Skoach, SPS Commerce, Tax Technology Services CertCapture, TriActive Systems Management On Demand, Unisfair Virtual Events, and Vitrium Systems docmetrics.

* Most Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Infrastructure Software (four finalists) BlueCat Networks Proteus, eEmpACT Software Version 14.0, HyperOffice, and InnoSource Docufree.

* Most Innovative Software for the Software Industry (five finalists) Accept Software Innovation Management Solutions, Aladdin HASP SRM, Bomgar Version 10.0, OpSource Connect, and SourceKibitzer EyeQ.

* Most Innovative Software Idea (two finalists) Green Print and Next IT Corporation for ActiveAgent.

* Most Innovative Vertical Industry Software (seven finalists) Autotask, Bullhorn On Demand Integrated Front Office Software, Exaktime PocketClock/GPS, Gemcom InSite, Greycon Ltd. D-Opt, Scivantage Maxit, and Satori Group i-Performance.

Award finalists were determined by evaluations of seven judges: Winton Churchill, Churchill Method Inc.; Jim Geisman, MarketShare, Inc.; Gordon Graham, editor, Software CEO; Charles Mills, Strategic Due Dilligence; Bruce Hadley, founder, SoftwareCEO; Robert Dubicki, TP Systems Ltd.; and David Sommer, publisher, SoftwareCEO. Criteria for the awards include:

* Scope What business problem or opportunity does the software innovation address? What is the size of the problem/opportunity?

* Impact What practical results, such as sales, users or profits, has the innovation had on a software product or on the software industry? The innovation must be new and have both a current and future impact.

* Novel How does the innovation break with traditional ideas or processes?

About SoftwareCEO.com
SoftwareCEO is a resource-packed electronic newsletter and web portal built by software executives for software executives. It's the software industry's "Page One" for information and advice on software marketing, software sales, software business, software pricing and financing, and software services. For more information, visit http://www.softwareceo.com.

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's $3 trillion information technology industry. CompTIA membership extends into more than 100 countries and includes companies at the forefront of innovation; the channel partners and solution providers they rely on to bring their products to market; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their technology investments. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

Press Contact: Steven Ostrowski
Company Name:
Phone: 630-678-8468
Website: www.softwareceo.com

International Independent Software Developers Forum Spring 2008

noreply@blogger.com ((hris) — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:17:00 +0000

Digital River Sponsors International Independent Software Developers Forum Spring 2008

MINNEAPOLIS -- May 22, 2008 --Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that the company will sponsor, exhibit and speak at the International Independent Software Developers Forum (ISDEF) Spring 2008. The conference is being held May 31 - June 2, 2008, at the Foresta Tropicana in Moscow, Russia.

Digital River is a sponsor of the ISDEF spring conference and will host an exhibit booth as well as lead break-out sessions for conference attendees. During a break-out session focused on the state of the shareware industry, the company will discuss strategies and tactics on how to increase online sales, manage resellers and effectively price software for online stores.

ISDEF Spring 2008 is a conference devoted to software development and marketing topics. More information about the conference is available at http://www.isdef.org/en/conference/isdef2008_spring/.

About Digital River, Inc.

Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software publishers, consumer technology manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, fraud prevention, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.

Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in major U.S. cities as well as Cologne, Germany; London, England; Shannon, Ireland; Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Stockholm, Sweden; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; and Shanghai, China. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com or call 952-253-1234.

Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or copyrights of their respective owners.

Contacts

Digital River, Inc.
Media Contact:
Heather Morris, 952-253-8828
Public Relations Specialist
publicrelations@digitalriver.com
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Ed Merritt, 952-540-3362
Group Vice President, Investor Relations
investorrelations@digitalriver.com