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Monday Morning Memo I can't count the number of people who have said that any Roy H. Williams presentation is truly a life-changing event.  I agree.  I'm proud to be his partner.		Seth's Blog Seth is one of the two original thinkers I admire most.  His books have turned the marketing world upside down.  His blog is guaranteed to make you think differently.
The Church Of The Customer Ben McConnell and Jackie Huba wrote the book on word of mouth advertising - Creating Customer Evangelists: How Loyal Customers Become A Volunteer Sales Force.		Wonder Branding Michelle Miller, author of The Natural Advantages of women, explores techniques and attitudes critical to successfully marketing to women.
Marketing To Women Online The delightful Holly Buchanan is Future Now's VP of Client Services, Holly will have you focused on conversion rates in record time.		A Day In The Life Of  A Persuasion Archetect Anthony Garcia is one of the country's best internet copywriters.  His focus, like that of his employers, Future Now, is on converting "hits" to your site into sales.
The Origin of Brands Laura Ries - marketing guru, consultant, bestselling author, speaker - is president of Ries & Ries, an Atlanta-based marketing strategy firm that she runs with her father Al Ries.		The Marketing eYe Ankesh Kothari, who operates Biztactics.com and the Business Bullett newsletter is a master storyteller - short, sweet, and to the point articles that use real-world marketing examples.
The Bard's Crier Excellent articles by Mark Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards to market original music and to help musicians to promote their careers.		Confessions of a Brand Evangelist Stacy Schuham and Aaron Dignon of BrandPlay host this blog which focuses on the creation of legitimate brand identities for both large and small businesses.
Drilling Down Turning customer data into profits with a spreadsheet.  A collection of Jim Nuvo's articles on customer relationship management and database marketing.  Jim's focus is always return on investment.       The Sneeze Half zine.  Half blog.  Half not good with fractions.  He has nothing to do with marketing, but the semi-anonymous Stephen is one of the funniest writers of this generation, on-line or off-line.		The Success Doctor A collection of "how to" articles by direct marketing specialist Michael Fortin.  Michael's skill as a copywriter is backed up by his willingness to share exactly why the right words are critical.     Small Business Branding Michael Pollock focuses on "solopreneurs" and on creating identities for very small companies.  Small Business Branding is an internet-based inspiration and education company.
Sitepoint Brendon Sinclair has a web design business, and markets a system for building your own web design business.  On Sitepoint he's written and collected nearly a thousand articles on web-based marketing.		Jeffrey Dobkin A collection of direct marketing articles including booklets, marketing with postcards, press releases, marketing through associations, and a set of checklists for direct marketers.
Rants On Modern Marketing Chris Gloede is especially interested in unique uses of emerging marketing channels, and shares his ideas.		Small Business Trends Anita Campbell edits this blog, which focuses on the forces driving small and mid-sized businesses.
Lip Sticking Yvonne DiVita describes herself as "A writer, a mother, and a grandmother."  She writes web site content, business articles, press releases, client proposals, and customer support manuals for leading edge technology companies.		Marketing Roadmaps Susan Getgood is a results oriented strategic marketer, with 20+ years in the computer software industry.  Susan's blog is a marketing journey - turning down new roads to explore new ideas.
Local Small Business Marketing S.T.A.K.S. The very prolific Michael Cage has an entrapreneur's heart.  His viewpoint is guaranteed to make you question your own presuppositions.		Marketing, The Bold Approach If your business needs to sell more, faster, more profitably, Dave Lakhani, the "Business Acceleration Strategist," is a required read.
The Social Customer Manifesto There are no spectators anymore.  Participate.   Christopher Carli helps organizations to better connect with their customers.		Corporate PR Elizabeth Albrycht educates companies about more effectively telling their stories through new communications technologies.
Don The Idea Guy's Brain Blog Brainstorms, babbling, rants and tantrums.  Ideas, insight, inspiration and innovation. Don is a perpetual idea machine.		Don The Idea Guy as The Idea Department of the Blog Channel This is an interesting concept: bring together nine small business power bloggers and put 'em on one site.
Small Business Brief Linda Riley edits this site, which provides small business resources, informative articles, current news, and the small business ideas forum.		Decker Marketing Sam Decker's perspective on marketing, eBusiness, leadership, and life.
The Small Business Blog Center Just as it sounds.  The best business blogs from around the web.		Invasion Of The Advertising Blogs A British collecton of advertising blogs from both sides of the pond.
The Rhonda Report Rhonda Abrams offers tips on marketing, cash flow, taxes, legal issues, employee management and more... practical advice to improve your bottom line.		Blog Business World Wayne Hurlbert browses the web and gathers togther some of the most interesting business blogs on the web.
Modern Marketing James Cherkoff helps companies plan, create and manage blogs, podcasts, RSS and monitoring systems.		Adverblog Like reading about advertising from around the world?  Martina Zavagno has turned her on-line job application into a highly-informative site.
Search Engine Guide Articles from contributing experts, daily headlines, sites, tools and other resources to improve your search engine ranking.		Consult The Guru Arlo Guthrie's blog about public relations and marketing ideas - all seriously clever, or plain daft.
Einstein's Corner Jeff Einsten explores the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social effects of our obsessions with and addictions to technology and media.		Ad Blather Gari Cruze describes himself as a copywriter obsessed with advertising and stuff.
AdWeak Advertising criticism and blatenly fake news.		Adfreak Advertising news from all 210 U.S. markets.
Brand Noise scenarioDNA is a boutique research and brand planning consultency.  This blog celebrates ideas, debate, and controversy about the evolution of brands and advertising.		The Hidden Persuader The Hidden Persuader has collected all of the advertising disciplines in one place to provide "an eye for information.
Influxinsights Articles about emerging trends that matter to brands.  A division of Butler, Shine, Stern, and Partners, a firm that helps connect brands to the future.		Brand New Gareth Kaye is a Boston-based British-born ad planner who posts thoughts on brands and communication.
MediaSavvy Internet media and e-commerce consultant Barry Parr's daily analysis of networked media news and research.		AdShift  Canadian adman, Ian O'Neil, posts essays on advertising here, when not distracted by clients of  his SunAgency.
Consumer Whore Eric J's observations on consumerism and marketing.		Business 2.0 A blog to promote Business 2.0 magazine.  Business news indexed by category.
The Observer  UK news from The Guardian, Unlimited.  Coverage of arts, business, food, music, politics, science, and sport.		IWantMedia Patrick Phillips, has created a timely and helpful guide to Web-based media news and resources -- statistics, trade groups, job boards, who owns what, publications, and more.
Business Pundit Robert May's analysis of corporate strategy, corporate economics, and occasional neuroscience.		Accidental Verbosity Accidental Jedi meets Jay Solo.  Husband and wife bloggers Jay and Deb post about business, economics, their lives, and their baby, Sadie.
The Small Business Blog Douglas Kersten's business news, advice, marketing tips, training, and products.  You'll find forms and agreements, articles, advice centers, business guides, and guest experts.		The Trademark Blog Information posted by the Schwimmer Mitchell law firm.  Trademark news and an international trademark metasearch engine.
The Management-Issues Workplace Blog This site provides an objective platform for debate and informed opinion on management, leadership and human resources issues.		What's Your Brand Mantra? Jennifer Rice's musings on branding, marketing and the ecology of business.  Jennifer is a brand strategist who's specializing in the impact of social technologies (like blogs) on brands.
The Entrapreneurial Mind Dr. Jeffrey Cornwall is Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Belmont University.  He posts on international small business news.		re:invention blog Kirsten Osolind, CEO & Founder of re:invention, is "an agent for women-led businesses."
Fast Company Now A must-read for anyone interested in the leading edge of customer focus and permission marketing.  You'll find Fast Company one of the most quoted sources on the web.		Give To Get Marketing Joe Gracia's system for developing long-term relationships with people you haven't met yet.  Interesting case studies on two-step selling.

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