Between now and February 15th. you can send a valentine to your sweetie and Target will donate $1 to Avenues for Homeless Youth. Visit the site for details. And thank you for your support!

Azul 7 seeks Senior Account Executive with sense of humor...and baking skills...for a full time relationship.

Summary: OMG CES. (that's an acronym for Only Major Geeks Can Enjoy the Show.)

We are so glad to have been able to reconnect with friends and meet new ones at our holiday party last week. Thank you to all who were able to make it! We also have Joe to thank for spearheading the party planning efforts. (Good call on ordering those delicious cocktail shrimps!).

If we didn't get a chance to speak to you in person, we wish you all a warm and joyful holiday season.

Note: In observance of the holidays, our office will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

Many think an effective website stems from the site design or development. However, the roots of a well-organized and and smart website are in the planning. Sure, execution is imperative. But, you wouldn't build a house without a foundation, would you? Planning is the foundation to the entire site. 

It's time to break out your party shoes again. This Thursday, Azul 7 will open its doors to celebrate the holidays. Join us for treats, cocoa (and other beverages) that will serve as a tasty side dish to good company. All are welcome. Bring your sweetie. Or your kids! Or both. We look forward to seeing all of you.

December 17, 2009
5pm - 9pm
Please RSVP here.
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Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Social Media Presentation 12/4/09

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It's being reported by Coremetrics that Cyber Monday generated 14% more sales than a year ago. Furthermore, consumers bought nearly 30% more items per order versus 2008. Coremetrics is also reporting that shoppers bought 10% more items per order online than they did in stores on Black Friday.

Considering the online environment's propensity to offer deals or promotions, the ease of the shopping experience (if executed well) and customer loyalty to their online shopping places of choice, I'm really not that surprised.

Last week, the FDA held a hearing titled, "The Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools" to receive input on how to regulate online product marketing by pharmceutical and medical device companies. 

Many were considered but only few were worthy. The top five most memorable tweets for us at MN AMA Annual Conference were...