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I want to begin our first newsletter of '08 by saying "THANK YOU!" to the folks who made 2007 Reside's best year yet!
To our clients:
It is such a privilege to partner with you to grow your businesses
using the Web. I can't tell you how rewarding it is for all of us
at Reside when we see the results (brand awareness, new leads, sales,
efficiency) that are being generated for your business as a result of
our relationship. The knowledge that we are helping solve
problems and find opportunities for your business is what inspires us
every day!
To our partners: Because
of your expertise and our mutual trust, we are able to serve our
clients with more depth and breadth than ever before. Thank you
for your professional excellence and commitment to making this
affiliation a WIN for our clients and a win-win for our businesses.
To our supporters: Where
would we be without the encouragement of our friends and loved
ones? Thank you for standing by us through all the ups and downs
of growing this fabulous company. We simply could not do this
without your support!
To our "band" members:
I am so privileged to work with an amazing team of ROCKSTARS every
day! Thank you for how you embody Reside's values in all of your
interactions. You are an inspiration to me and to each other, and
I'm so excited about our future!
HERE'S WISHING ALL OF YOU A ROCKIN' 2008!
Rockin',
Matt Meents
Chief Executive Officer
Reside, LLC
612.767.2000, ext. 209
mmeents@reside.biz
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Winter/Spring, 2008
Volume 7, Issue 1 |
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A ROCKIN' e-Card!
This e-card says a whole
lot more than "hello".
Check out a special message
from The Residers to you!
View the e-card!
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
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Quarterly Quote:
"Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful.
If it's bad, it's experience." ~ Victoria Holt |
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WHAT'S NEW AT RESIDE |
Since our last e-newsletter, Reside has added a few new faces to our "band". Please help us welcome our latest additions!
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Matthew Johnson, Account Executive
When
we said we were looking for ROCKSTARS to join the Reside band, we
didn't think our plea would be taken literally! If
you're a fan of Twin Cities' music, you may already know Matt as the
lead singer and songwriter for a local group with national
acclaim, Panoramic Blue. Check out Matt's musical career online
at www.panoramicblue.com, or send him a shout-out by email at mjohnson@reside.biz. |
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Elizabeth Reynolds, Web Content Specialist
Look out, Google - we've got optimization power!
We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to the team, along with her
aptitude for Search Engine acrobatics and Web content artistry.
As part of Reside's Interactive team, Elizabeth helps to ensure that
our clients' sites can be found by their target audiences, and that
visitors connect with key messages through engaging copy and compelling
calls to action. Good stuff! Send your keyword-rich
greeting to Elizabeth at ereynolds@reside.biz. |
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Brian Pemble, Programmer
Those
of you who remember the "Nerd Test" (previous e-newsletter) will
appreciate the fact that Brian has since claimed the title of
Reside's Master Nerd. He bested previous title-holder, Scott
Will, with a score of 94. It appears we made a strong hire when
we brought him onboard as our newest programmer. Think you could beat him? Take the nerd challenge! Send your best score and a "hello" to Brian at bpemble@reside.biz. |
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  2008 INTERNET TRENDS
Wondering what will happen online this year? Where will the
Web go from here - and what does that mean for us as consumers and
business people? Transformation takes place in cyber-speed on the
Internet, and though Reside has no crystal ball, we do keep our eyes on
the marketplace and "talking head" commentary.
Here, we share some recent articles and blog
posts that forecast Web trends for 2008. Read, enjoy,
and form your own predictions. We'll check back next year and see
how the Web performed!
**DISCLAIMER** Reside does not
endorse or necessarily agree with the commentary and views expressed
within the following Websites and articles. Nor do we validate
the content as having any actual consultative or predictive accuracy or
value. We're just puttin' it out there for your reading pleasure!
Merrill Lynch poses Top Internet themes for 1H'08 (PDF):
If you invest in eBay, Yahoo, Google, or other such Web entities,
you may want to read what Merrill Lynch predicts for their
performance this year.
Gartner Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2008: Here are some considerations to keep you on the tips of your strategic toes.
ClickZ - The Official 2008 Web 2.0 Buzzword Forecast: If you're tired of hearing about "Web 2.0"...read on to find out what you'll be tired of by this time next year!
LiveMint.com (Wall Street Journal):
Two marketing experts pose their thoughts about the consumer web in
2008, and the role "Joe Blo" plays in transforming the world.
Lightspeed Venture Partners: Like games? Check out what this blogger thinks is in store for Web games (and more) in '08.
IronPort (Internet Security): Concerned about security on the Web? Check out this company's report on "2008 Internet Security Trends".
ReadWriteWeb - 2008 Will Be the Year of Business Networking: If you're not already LinkedIn, you may want to consider jumping on the bandwagon.
trendwatching.com - 8 Important Consumer Trends For 2008: Though not Web-specific, this report is like candy for marketers, with great visuals to boot!
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ROCKIN' FOR A CAUSE
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 The Residers are at it again...
Rockin' for a Cause to raise
awareness and funds for KS95 For Kids!
Together, we can change lives!
In 2007, we raised more than $6,000 to benefit Children's Cancer Research Fund and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare!
And this year, with your help, we hope to do more!
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Be a ROCKSTAR...
Get a ROCKSTAR!!! >> |
Donations of $50 or more will receive an
exclusive collector's edition Sahara bobblehead
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FOR THE FUN OF IT! |
If you scrolled past all the other material in our newsletter because you JUST COULDN'T WAIT
to get to the fun stuff...we hope we deliver to your
expectations! (We also highly encourage you to scroll back up
when you're done having fun.) Enjoy!
Selection #1: Reside quote(s) of the quarter
Thought we'd share just a taste of the humor that fills our office daily, and subsequently introduce you to some of our staff comedians.
"What's a smoron? A moron with marshmallows?"
~ Sophia Murphy, Programmer Analyst
"Do you type left-handed or right-handed?"
~ Adam Fudge, Project Manager
 Selection #2: Things We Can Learn From Movies
We
can take so many valuable lessons from Hollywood! Like the fact
that creepy music (or satanic chanting) coming from a graveyard should
always be closely investigated. For more good, solid movie
logic, take a look at this valuable list of learnings.
 Selection #3: Know Your Movie Product Placement!
Speaking
of movies...We've all seen how brands can capitalize through product
placement on the big screen. Take this 10-question quiz to see
how much of an impression has been branded on your movie-watching
brain! Take quiz (requires Flash).
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