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Anyone know an experienced online book publicist who can help us part time connecting authors to bloggers, podcasters and internet radio stations? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Seeking an experienced new media publicist to research and launch multiple online PR campaigns for authors.. • Music have experience working with bloggers, podcasters, Internet radio DJs, and other types of new media outlets • Research - Must be able to identify appropriate online outlets and pitch them • Liaison - you will be responsible for setting up interviews between authors and bloggers, creating an interview schedule and making sure everyone sticks to it. Skills: ...

Please Post Links to Landing Pages that are Well Designed for Lead Generation - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
I'm writing an article for the HubSpot blog. (8,000 subscribers) and I'm looking for examples of well designed landing page. Please use your answer to link directly to your landing pages. I will be including good ones in the article. Feel free to elaborate what you think a good landing page looks like, why. If you're comfortable sharing your conversion rates or any other proof, please do.

Is there someone here whom I could interest in promoting my book, "Reading Under the Covers" (autobiography of an 85-year-old woman). - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

En tu opinión, ¿Cuales son las deficiencias del sector postal en Sur America? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

Can recommend any lead gen vendors who specialize in telemarketing similar to MDX and Ward Media. - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
We are looking for lead gen vendors who specialize in education. Specifically, I am looking for vendors who use telemarketing similar to MDX and Ward Media.

Is there a need for a video troubleshooting button when all videos are embedded flv's? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
In the past I have placed a "can't see the video? click here to troubleshoot" button next to each video link on my sites. Now I have converting all videos to flvs and embedding them in the page content which uses a flv player stored on the server. Does this method eliminate any playing problems, caused by incompatible or out-of-date media players for wmv's (the old way)? I need to know if i should include the button or not. It would be nice to know of any full proof method you may have used to e ...

What do you know about marketing on virtual worlds? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Has marketing on virtual worlds worked for your company? What method did you use? Which virtual world did you choose, and how did you make this decision? If you don't mind sharing, what were your results? What were your goals, and did you succeed? Is there a resource you would recommend, for learning more about this?

What is the best Web Marketing Campaign you know of promoted by Energy / Oil Companies? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
I'm seeking to establish a portfolio of good examples of web marketing for awareness/good will and/or for transaction. Ideas are welcomed! Thanks!

Does Video Work on Your Landing Pages? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Does Video Work on Landing Pages? Video online is a sexy topic (see www.widerfunnel.com/blog/ - where Chris Goward reports on the increasing online video attention span, which a separate Cisco-funded survey supports.) BUT, while video on the web is good news for YouTube and the video-publishing media, but what about us, web marketers? Does video help with conversions? In our experience at WiderFunnel, the jury is out... way out. So far, our testing of embedded video content on landing ...

With eMail Marketing, what is the average click through rate? Best day to eMail? etc. Thank you for the assistance. - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

Closed Question: Anyone know of a free, online tool that measures search volume, year over year, in raw numbers? For example, what was the search volume for "widget" in Oct. 2007, vs. Oct. 2008. Google gives monthly info, but only in percents. I'd like raw numbers. Thanks. - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

Marketing to small business, ideas - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Hi, I am looking to market to the small business sector on a very small budget. I would however, like it to be effective at the same time. Apart from blogging, and using social media(not quite sure how i can make full use of these, some advice perhaps). What other avenues are there?

Channel Marketing Solution? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
A lot of our customers have to go to a portal to get all of their marketing information from their vendor. Typically they just don’t have the time or the resources to update their content on a constant basis. Is there a software solution available that can solve this problem? Question 1: Does this exist? Question 2: If so, which companies offer this type of software?

Russian Advertising Market - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Hi all, we are looking for an internet advertising agency in the Russian market. We have some clients interested in planning internet campaign (banner, email, sms, etc) in Russian Federation. Could you suggest me any local Company with deep knowledge and competence? Masiero Stefano Managing Director www.e-businessconsulting.it

Closed Question: Russian Advertising Market - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Hi all, we are looking for an internet advertising agency in the Russian market. We have some clients interested in planning internet campaign (banner, email, sms, etc) in Russian Federation. Could you suggest me any local Company with deep knowledge and competence? Masiero Stefano Managing Director www.e-businessconsulting.it

Could anyone give me some examples of how non governmental organizations are using social media effectively? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

How will the 2009 release of James Cameron's long awaited movie "Avatar" influence the evolution of Web 3D? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(film) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGs3_1qKl34

Marketing trends for 2009 - Thu, 04 Dec 2008
Hi All, Basically, this question goes out to everyone to get an idea or what they think the trends of marketing will be in 2009 (internet marketing and not) taking into account the financial crisis.

Isn't there an ad network specifically aimed at university websites or social networks? - Thu, 04 Dec 2008

How do I make my website work harder for me? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Im interested to find out what people have done to drive more custom through their website and utilise it as a business tool/asset not just a catalogue of information.

Has anyone advertised on LinkedIn? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
I am considering the possibility of advertising on LinkedIn. I am curious if anyone has tried, and if so, what were your results?

What is the future of user-generated content? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Another member of LinkedIn asked "Do you think the time for user-generated content is over?" As 48 LinkedIn users have answered his question (that is, generated some content), I have to think the answer is "no." So here's my question, expanding on the other: What is the future of user-generated content and how will we navigate the flood it produces to find what is useful?

What will be the impact of winning this year's Open Web Awards? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
One of our sites http://www.college-cram.com has been named a finalist in the Mashable Open Web Awards, in the How-To category. We're trolling for votes wherever we can, but I'm wondering what the eventual impact will be to the winner. Please include a vote with your answer(!) at http://mashable.com/2008/12/03/openwebawards2-final-voting-round/

Industry Standard for Marketing Budget as % of Overall Budget - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Does anyone have data on what industry standards are for Marketing budgets as a % of overall budget? And if you have it, the industry standard for IT spend as a % of total budget?

Revenues from Google Adsense - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Where can we get some valuable data regarding the use of Google Adsense in terms of monthly revenues for a site like LinkedIn (social networking)? I need those numbers for a business plan. Many thanks, Daniel
Clarification added December 4, 2008 2:41 AM: Regarding the TOS of Google Adsense they say in point 7. Confidentiality. (...) However, You may accurately disclose the amount of Google’s gross payments to You pursuant to the Program (...). I think the TOS allows peo ...

What are some of the best ways to grow an E-mail Mailing List? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
The purpose of growing my e-mail list is to send out a newsletter.

How are you using search engine synonym lists? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
I’m familiar with search engine synonym lists being used for these 3 types of information: (1) Interchangeable words. For example, synonyms for computer could be PC, personal computer, and laptop. (2) Commonly misspelled words. For example, synonyms for neighborhood could be nieghborhood and neighborhod. (3) Common words with multiple spellings. For example, a synonym for theater could be theatre. How are you using search engine synonym lists? Are you using them for other ty ...

How are you using Facebook (or My Space) for business? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
With the rise in Demographic age and income on these two services - how are you using them to buuild your brand and revenue for your business?

What do you think about The seven R’s of successful blogging? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
I just put up a post on my marketing blog about successful blogging. I listed 7 r's: Read, report, rewrite, reach out, rely, react and relate. What do you think about it? Have I missed one? Are there too many? Let me know please link: http://markethings.wordpress.com/

Is twitter worth the time spent on it? - Wed, 03 Dec 2008
I have been analyzing the business use of twitter. I believe it helps bloggers a lot to drive the traffic to their site. Apart from driving traffic, does that add any value to your business? regards, @rajamanohar www.hexolabs.com

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