Business.com Agency Newsletter
Volume 13 Issue 2, 2010
Dear Reader,

More ideas. More innovation. More online marketing research and information. Sound like familiar demands?

Given an already oversized workload, how are you supposed to find the time to stay educated on the latest online marketing trends, information and innovations in order to meet demands and stay competitive?

We've compiled a list of recommended interactive organizations and B2B marketing events to keep you competitively 'in the know.' A few highlights include:
 
checkmark The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
checkmark Associations ending in '-IMA'
checkmark MarketingSherpa's B2B Marketing Summit
 
To see the full list of recommended resources and learn more about what each has to offer - and to share your recommended resources - read our complete blog post.

Patricia Neuray
Vice President, Sales
pneuray@business.com
Industry Insider

Outlook

Brands Demanding Stronger Industry Expertise From Agencies

A recent co-sponsored study from the IAB and Bain & Company shows the number one capability brands desire from an agency is industry and category-specific knowledge. However, many brands report feeling 'underwhelmed' by the given support from their agency partners for premium brand campaigns.

To learn more about what brands want from their agencies - like customization and stronger relationships - and for tips on making their online branding efforts a success, download In search of a premium alternative: an action plan for online brand advertising.

In Your Area - Spring & Summer 2010

  B2B search strategy
   
June 2 - 4: Join Business.com at the 2010 BMA National Conference in Chicago, IL.
   
June 7 - 9: Stop by our table and say hello at the annual ESCB Summit, in Las Vegas.
   
June 23: Join us at the B2B Search Strategy Summit in San Francisco, CA. This one-day B2B search marketing event is filling up quickly. Register by June 4 and save $300 using promo code BUSINESS.
   
In This Issue
Arrow   What brands want from their agencies
Arrow   Upcoming summer and spring events
Arrow   BtoB releases 2010 Media Power 50 list
Arrow   Wow clients with fresh campaign ideas
Arrow   Become a Business.com guest blogger!


Business.com Makes BtoB Media Power 50 for 5th Consecutive Year

mediapower50Business.com's 5th year on the list but our first year in the Online & Social Media category. To read the full list of companies named to the Media Power 50 list, click here.

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Feel like you're on auto pilot launching and maintaining client campaigns? Or, are you getting pressure from clients to mix it up and try something new?

Check out iMedia Connection's Fresh ideas for your next campaign, and see how innovation and a little risk taking can pay off and make a difference.

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