Shop.org Updates for the New Year

SHOP.ORG UPDATES: CAN'T MISS DEADLINES & DATES Dear Industry Professional, Happy New Year to you from the Shop.org Team!  Below are some important dates to add to your calendar.   STRATEGY & INNOVATION FORUM - 3.5 weeks left! February 2 - 4, 2009 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando, FL Early Deadline is TODAY - Friday, January 9:  Retail members can still get their company's free pass and everyone else will still save $300 or more off the onsite registration fee. Register by the end of today!     Hotel Reservation Deadline is next week: After Thursday, January 15 you may not be able to get the room block rate we've secured with the resort. See the hotel page for more information. Too expensive? No way! Inexpensive Airfare is still available. There are some inexpensive flights available to Orlando from several major cities: NYC starting at $148, Chicago at $156 and SF or Oakland at $162! *Airfares valid as of 1/7/09 (source: Expedia.com). Other Forum News: Innovation Contest Voting ends Friday, Jan 16 EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: Looking for Vendor/Retailer Case Studies - email Content Manager, Artemis Ebneyousef for information. Hotel Reservation Deadline is Thursday, Jan 15 Great Networking Opportunities: A NEW Networking Dinner has been added to Monday’s Opening Reception for more networking. Want to learn how to engage with Shop.org? Attend the Newcomers Reception from 5:30 - 6:30 on Monday.  Tuesday night Networking Reception and Dinner to be held at the South Beach Pool and Piazza area! NOT A MEMBER? Retailers: If you’re not a member yet, be sure to learn how you can get a FREE PASS to each of our four events. Non-Retailers also enjoy great savings. Non-Retailers: If interested in sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, contact Stacy Cornell. GREAT eCOMMERCE RESOURCES • SmartBrief – sign up for this daily newsletter • Shop.org eCommerce Job Board • Shop.org Blog eHoliday Post Holiday Survey Participants Needed Participate in Shop.org’s eHoliday Study through Monday, Jan 12 Participate in the post-holiday season survey by Monday, Jan 12. The survey will track whether retailers followed through with their pre-determined holiday plans and how those plans changed as the season progressed. Email research@shop.org to participate. Participants receive the research results for free. Shop.org Members Only Corner   Upcoming Shop.org Webinars: January 28, 1:00 - 2:00pm EST How Washington Can Affect The Web – What you Don’t Know May Hurt You. February 24, 1:00 - 2:00pm EST - SAVE THE DATE Tips For “Word of Mouth” Success for Retailers  March 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST - SAVE THE DATE Maximizing Google Both Domestically and Internationally NOT A MEMBER YET? Shop.org membership community benefits:  Our strong community gives our members the guidance and influence they need to innovate and move their Internet retail business forward. Last week 100 people joined Shop.org's LinkedIn community. Did You? Join us on LinkedIn, Facebook or the Shop.org Member online community. Retailers Only - Members and Non-Members SAVE THE DATE!  State of Retailing Online Study 2009 survey will deploy in Feb 2009.  Sign up to participate – email Fiona Swerdlow, Shop.org Research Head at swerdlowf@shop.org. Free Regional Dinners in Feb and March Shop.org will host free Regional Retailer-only dinners in San Francisco Feb 18 and Los Angeles Feb 19.  You don't have to be a member to check out these FREE dinners, but Retailers Only please! February 2/18 - San Francisco 2/19 - Los Angeles March 3/25 - New York 3/26 - Boston

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