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BlogHer Business ’08 Sponsors
BlogHer events are made possible by the generous sponsors who value the entire BlogHer community. If you'd like to learn more about becoming a BlogHer sponsor, please email Jory at BlogHer.
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Platinum Conference Sponsor

Microsoft
Microsoft employees who blog for work and at play share insights into their world of corporate and personal blogging and how it helps them drive online community engagements, reach key influencers, and connect with consumer audiences. Learn how to tap into your true passion for sharing information to drive awareness of your products and services, to build advocacy initiatives with others, and to make connections with online influencers.Gold Conference Sponsors

Intuit
Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks and Turbo Tax, is proud to sponsor BlogHer Business '08--and we're excited about the opportunity to demonstrate Intuit's commitment to help small businesses succeed. You can pick up your free copy of QuickBooks Simple Start software at the conference. You can also get answers to your business-related questions at our "Ask Our Expert" session from 4-6 pm, Thursday, April 3rd. Come see us at BlogHer Business '08 and learn more about Intuit's allegiance to small businesses like yours.
Wiley
With over 200 years experience in the publishing business, John Wiley & Sons has been a valued source of information and understanding, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. From computers to cooking, travel to technology, and everything in between, Wiley has a book for you. Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, training materials, and online applications and websites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. If you can dream it, we'll help you do it.Premium Conference Sponsors

360 Digital Influence, Ogilvy Public Relations
360 Degree Digital Influence is Ogilvy's global online and offline Word of Mouth Marketing practice. We have a methodology for identifying and engaging influencers and activating networks of people to share and recommend products, services, and issues. We create interactive experiences designed to promote awareness, brand loyalty, advocacy, and conversion.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please visit News@Cisco at http://newsroom.cisco.com.Exhibiting Conference Sponsors

Palm
Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile products that simplify people’s lives and help them stay connected on the go. The company offers a range of products – including Palm® Treo™ and Centro™ smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories – to meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.
SezWho
SezWho is a social media platform that connects credible conversations across the web. It encourages more thoughtful commentary, inspires clarity in online conversations, and also fosters a more interactive community – all while promoting and connecting thought leaders.
Voxant
Voxant, the New Media Network, provides free, licensed news content to bloggers and website owners. With the aim of helping bloggers increase their blog’s quality and traffic, Smarter Than Your Average Blog is a Voxant-sponsored blog that offers blogging tips, tricks, and tools. Join in the conversation - www.smarterthanyouraverageblog.com !
Weber Shandwick
Screengrab is Weber Shandwick's Interactive, Social and Emerging Media practice. Team members work with clients to put their messages at the epicenter of today’s digital lifestyle. They develop attention-grabbing content that engages, informs, entertains and rallies people; is authentic and passion-igniting; and encourages discussion and word-of-mouth influence.Session Sponsors

360 Public Relations
360 Public Relations blends the best of boutique and big, with creative thinking at every turn and the talent of PR veterans who have worked at global agencies and in-house. The 360PR MomSquad™ imbues our campaigns with an important real-parent perspective. Social media is an agency sweet spot. Staff maintain excellent relationships with leading bloggers and are immersed in online communities.Media Sponsors
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Session 1 (9:45-11:00 am)
Values track: The Politics of Food ... and Food Blogs
Visuals track: Developing Your Visual Voice
Vocation track: How Blogging Best Practices Apply, No Matter Your Blog Niche
Session 2 (1:00-2:15 pm)
Values track: How Food Blogs Can Save the World
Visuals track: Principles of Photography
Vocation track: Your Blog Is Great ... Now What?
Session 3 (2:30-3:45 pm)
Values track: The Meaning of Identity and the Value of Voice in a Crowded Foodblogging World
Visuals track: Advanced Photography
Vocation track: Protecting Yourself and Your Work
Closing Keynote (4:45-5:45 pm)
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