The Performance Marketing Association introduces an associate level membership »
A few months ago I wrote how you can fight the affiliate program tax in your state. One of the groups that is working hard on this is the Performance Marketing Association. The PMA is dedicated to representing the interests of the performance marketing industry through government legislation and regulation, and shaping policies that impact online marketers.
Read more...Product review: Sugar Sweet Baby Bamboo Baby Wrap »
When Charlotte was first born (just over six months ago!), one of the first things that I had to get used to was feeling like I never had my hands free. Well, I never did quite get "used to" it. Sugar Sweet Baby's Bamboo Baby Wrap to the rescue!
Read more...Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Rustic Corned Beef & Potato Bake »
Instead of the usual corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, try this corned beef and potato bake from the folks at The Beef Checkoff.
Read more...How to get more inbound links to your blog: blog carnivals »
How to participate in a blog carnival. Go to blogcarnival.com and sign up for an account. You don’t need to have an account to participate, but it helps you save time in the carnival sign up process if you do. Plus, it enables you to save favorite carnivals so you don’t have to search for them every time.
Read more...Win a bag of Peet’s Uzuri African Blend coffee! »
Peet's Coffee and Tea recently introduced its first new permanent coffee blend in eight years, Uzuri African Blend. What makes this coffee extra special is that Peet's collaborated with the nonprofit TechnoServe to bring wonderful East African coffees to American java fans while creating a sustainable business model for farmers and their communities.
Read more...So You Accidentally Infringed on a Trademark, Now What? »
I have received a number of emails lately from Mom bloggers basically stating: “Stacy, I recently started my blog/e-zine/newsletter and immediately received an email from company X saying I was in violation of their trademark(s) and they would take legal action if I do not resolve the issue. What does this mean!?”
Read more...Product Review and Giveaway: BOB stroller accessories »
My mother-in-law, who recently stayed with us for two weeks, puts it best: "Using this stroller is like pushing a hot knife through butter."
Read more...Pampers All Wet after Dry Max Fiasco »
Viral marketing and word-of-mouth buzz can serve as a powerful, positive influence that can launch an otherwise undiscovered product into the stratosphere of public consciousness – but when viral and word-of-mouth turn against a brand, the consequences can be devastating.
Read more...Your online profile: how to get a good headshot »
Recently, I had a new headshot taken by Aimee Giese of Greeblemonkey. My last professional photograph was taken in 2006 and I had been using a picture a friend took two years ago in all my online profiles. I was way overdue for an update.
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