Sponsors

The Web Marketing Association would like to especially thank the corporate sponsors of the 2008 WebAwards Competition, without whom this competition would not be possible.

Snap Technologies, Inc., (Snap.com) is a distributed media company that delivers contextual content and advertising to 30+ million users each month via its Snap Shots™ and Snap Shots Engage™ products. Snap is a ComScore Top 25 Advertising Network and a Top 100 Advertising Focus Property. A venture-backed start-up (Idealab and Mayfield Fund), Snap is located in Pasadena, CA.

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BGT Partners is a global interactive services firm that helps companies strengthen their brand and business relationships through digital marketing and technology solutions. We have created interactive marketing solutions for clients such as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Committee, Avaya, Sony, the Walt Disney World Company, and FedEx. Founded in 1996, BGT is headquartered in Miami, with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Latin America. BGT has earned the reputation as one of the Global 2000's foremost professional services firms. For more information on BGT Partners please visit www.bgtpartners.com.

Founded in 1995, Burst Media (www.burstmedia.com) is an online advertising networks and technologies for publishers and advertisers. Burst delivers over four billion monthly advertising impressions through its network of more than 3,300 specialty content websites. Burst also markets AdConductorTM, a suite of ad management solutions that helps web publishers securely forecast, target (by geography, time-of-day, demographics, content channel, behavior, and to individual sites) serve, track and report the performance of online advertising campaigns. Burst Media is based in Boston.

PR Web™ has offered free online press release distribution services since August 1997. Since then PR Web™ has gradually made the transition to a fully integrated press release newswire service. We are the largest Newswire catering to small and medium sized companies and organizations and one of the largest online press release newswires. Our editors review thousands of press releases each week for distribution through the PR Web™ Newswire services. The following information describes our philosophy and objectives in creating this service.

Misukanis & Odden is a leading business to business public relations and marketing firm based in Minneapolis, MN. Misukanis & Odden specializes in building brand visibility and increasing sales for companies focused on technology, healthcare, financial and professional services. With proven experience, from positioning to product launches and research to crisis management, Misukanis & Odden can help you build awareness of and generate prospective inquiries for your company. For more information visit: www.misukanisodden.com.

ExactTarget delivers on-demand email software solutions for permission-based email marketing. The Home Depot, General Mills, Scotts, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and nearly 2,500 organizations worldwide rely on ExactTarget email solutions to strengthen their customer relationships and to control email throughout the enterprise. JupiterResearch ranks ExactTarget highest in business suitability in 2004 based on the solution’s usability, strong feature set and dynamic content tool. ExactTarget was ranked a Strong Performer in the 2004 Forrester Wave™ report based on the software’s extreme ease of use and standout capabilities for managing brand consistency and legislative compliance. ExactTarget offers solutions that meet the needs of all industry verticals and all size organizations, including SMB, corporate divisions, not-for-profits, large retail/direct marketers, agencies and enterprises. Privately owned and headquartered in Indianapolis, the company has more than 30 U.S. sales offices. To learn more, go to http://www.exacttarget.com.

NEWSUSA is a consumer feature syndicate specializing in writing and distributing specially tailored print and radio features for our clients. Our specialty is editorial placement which blends public relations and advertising with the forms and practices of traditional journalism. NEWSUSA’s clients include major corporations, public relations agencies, national trade associations and government organizations that know we will effectively get out their message on products, services, or issues. Nationwide distribution of NEWSUSA editorial material is made to thousands of media outlets for their unlimited use. For more than 18 years, we have worked for over 2,200 clients and generated more than 4.6 million documented placements in newspapers, on radio and on television. NEWSUSA guarantees its service so that clients are assured of getting the greatest number of placements possible. Call our Sales Department at (703) 734-6300, Ext. 2042, for a free, no obligation proposal and to discuss your special needs.

OMMA is the hottest conference and trade show for the business of Online Media, Marketing and Advertising. Programmed by the editors of OMMA magazine, this conference delivers outstanding main-stage sessions, keynotes, workshops, VIP lunches, special events, cocktail parties, panels, breakouts, research presentations, forecasts, and a busy trade show floor. The show is filled with marketers and agency executives who want to learn and know more about leading edge advertising and marketing solutions, making it the perfect opportunity to get your company message and sales executives in front of the online agency and marketing community in Los Angeles two full days.

ad:tech is an interactive advertising and technology conference dedicated to connecting all sides of today’s brand marketing landscape. Worldwide shows blend keynote speakers, topic driven panels and interactive workshops to provide attendees with the tools and techniques they need to compete in a changing world. We’re committed to bringing you the now and the next of modern marketing.

Internet World (www.internetworld.co.uk) is the leading event for decision makers responsible for their organisation's digital marketing and Internet presence taking place in Earls Court, London from the 1-3 May 2007. It is the UK's largest B2B Internet event. 2007 Keynote Programme includes Proctor & Gamble, Channel 4, British Gas, MTV, Porsche, Yahoo! Search Marketing, J Sainsbury’s, Cheapflights, John Lewis, 02, i-level, Asda, BEBO amongst many others. Participate in your choice of over 150 FREE seminars and case studies giving you the chance to master or introduce yourself to Digital Marketing technologies ranging from Web 2.0, search and behavioural targeting, online advertising, content management, email marketing, analytics and measurement.

Search Engine Strategies is a series of multi-track conferences that specifically addresses search engine advertising (SEM/SEO). This event features presentations and panel discussions from industry experts including representatives from the search engines themselves; interactive and in-depth sessions & workshops; and an exclusive look at the latest search trends & developments. This is our 8th annual conference and remains the only event dedicated to search and its place within the corporate marketing mix.

WebmasterRadio.FM strives to lift the ""veiled curtain"" of the Internet to bring the business community together through an interactive radio network. Its listeners are a global group comprised of everyone from corporate executives and decision makers to individuals who work for themselves, small and mid-sized businesses to those just starting out. WebmasterRadio.FM's stellar line-up of radio programming includes ""CoverStory"" with David McInnis, CEO of PRWeb, WebmasterRadio.FM's official newswire; ""The Hook with Katie Kempner"" with Katie Kempner, Vice President of Crispin Porter + Bogusky; ""ad:tech Connect"" and ""DishyMix"" with host Susan Bratton, ad:tech Chair Emeritus and CEO of Cendara, Inc.; ""The Daily SearchCast"" featuring search authority Danny Sullivan of SearchEngineLand.com; ""Power Source"" with Tim Mayer of Yahoo! Search and Jeremy Zawodny of Yahoo!; and more. To tune into WebmasterRadio.FM's live content, or to check out the show lineup, please visit www.WebmasterRadio.FM.

Rovion is the creator of technologies that "humanize" the delivery of content to online audiences. Rovion's patent-pending InPerson(tm) platform allows our clients to create an emotional and personal connection with their audience by delivering a message directly to them. InPerson(tm) has revolutionized the relationship between broadcast and broadband, enabling Websites to "come alive" with highly compelling and literally "out of the box" streaming video messages. InPerson(tm) offers branding as well as response capabilities that lead to measurably increased response rates, recognition, retention and revenues.

AllBusiness.com is an online media and e-commerce company that operates one of the premier business sites on the Web. The site has received critical acclaim from The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business 2.0, Fortune, and other publications. AllBusiness.com helps entrepreneurs, small and growing businesses, consultants and business professionals save time and money by addressing real-world business questions and presenting practical solutions. The site offers resources including how-to articles, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news, business directory listings, product comparisons, business guides and more.

The Creative Chocolate Printing Company creates personalized chocolate gifts and chocolate party favors for any event, occasion or budget! Chocolography™ is a newly patented technology that makes it possible to reproduce any picture, image, or message right on the surface of delicious chocolate. We will help you create unique and highly personalized chocolate products, which will astound even the most sophisticated customer.