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Platinum Conference Sponsors

Chevrolet

General Motors has been a proud sponsor of BlogHer since 2006. This year, Chevy is providing an entire fleet of fuel efficient carpool vehicles for transportation to and from the conference and a ride-and-drive station in the lowest level of the Sheraton. Come meet the team and drive the latest Chevy lineup: Camaro, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe Hybrid, Malibu and more.

More on Chevrolet:

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and one of the fastest growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that go from "gas-friendly to gas-free," Chevy has nine models that get 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers three hybrid models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 biofuel have been sold. Next year, Chevrolet will offer the Chevy Volt, an extended range electric vehicle that will travel up to 40 miles without using any gas at all. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and provides the best value in every segment in which it competes. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Green Works

Green Works® Natural Cleaners are made with natural, plant-based ingredients and clean as well as conventional cleaners on most soils. Green Works® products are a practical way for consumers to live a greener lifestyle without compromising performance. All Green Works® Natural Cleaners are made using plant-based ingredients derived from coconuts, as well as essential oils. The products are formulated using biodegradable ingredients, are packaged in bottles that can be recycled and are not tested on animals. Green Works® Natural Cleaners carry the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Design for the Environment” certification logo for using environmentally preferable chemistry. The Green Works® product line includes cleaning products for use in the home that range in price from $2.99 to $3.59.

Walmart

Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when he opened the doors to the first Walmart. More than 40 years later with operations in 16 markets worldwide, Walmart continues to deliver that promise to families around the globe. Today, this promise is more important than ever to our customers. We earn the trust of our customers every day by providing a broad assortment of quality merchandise and services at every day low prices. We do our best to ensure that the products on our shelves reflect the diverse needs and wants of our customers. Our “Store of the Community” concept is helping us ensure we continue to do just that. Whether it’s locally-grown produce, the hottest seller in electronics or ever-changing seasonal items, we do our best to have the right product in the right place, right when our customers need it.

PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with 2008 annual revenues of more than $43 billion. The company employs approximately 198,000 people worldwide, and its products are sold in approximately 200 countries. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. This includes meeting consumer needs for a spectrum of convenient foods and beverages, reducing the company's impact on the environment through water, energy and packaging initiatives, and supporting its employees through a diverse and inclusive culture that recruits and retains world-class talent.

Tide & Bounce

Procter & Gamble’s iconic laundry brands, including Tide and Bounce, will be showcasing the very latest innovations in clothing and fabric care at BlogHer this year. Please stop by our booth so we can meet you! More on Tide and Bounce:

For more than 60 years, Tide® has been helping to provide the everyday miracle of clean clothing to American families. Please visit www.tide.com for helpful product information, practical tips on laundry care, special offers and promotions and official Tide stain removal solutions.

Bounce® is great for controlling pesky fabrics that have static cling. Plus, Bounce helps to repel lint and hair, soften fabrics, and give you long-lasting freshness. The toughest part is choosing the right scent for you and your family! For more information, visit www.BounceEverywhere.com.


Gold Conference Sponsors

Microsoft Office and Bing.com

It might surprise you, but the most popular software for personal use is Microsoft Office – more than 500 million people worldwide are using it to get more done, faster - from organizing family schedules and budgets to making lists and invitations. And 5 million people use free Office Live services to share and store documents online, and to create free websites to get new businesses up and running.

Bing.com is designed to help people overcome search overload and make faster, more informed decisions when searching online. No longer satisfied with the status quo of search, Microsoft designed Bing as a “Decision Engine” to provide people with intelligent search tools to help them simplify tasks and make more informed decisions, from simple decisions like choosing the fastest route to get home to more complex ones like researching a product purchase or planning a trip.

Ragu

Ragú® tomato sauces are kid-friendly and offer moms great-tasting, nutritious and affordable meal options for the entire family. Ragú® tomato sauces are all natural and are a good source of Vitamins A and C, contain lycopene, have no artificial additives or preservatives, no cholesterol or trans fat and contain more than a full serving of vegetables in every half-cup. For more information on Ragú® varieties, recipes, promotions and product news, visit www.Ragu.com.

Liberty Mutual's Responsibilty Project

Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility Project is an online resource for sparking conversations about personal responsibility. Through entertaining content such as independently produced films, blogs and vignettes from Liberty Mutual's current television ad campaign, "The Marlowes," The Responsibility Project invites people to discuss what it means to “do the right thing” in everyday life. The site contains many resources for parents and educators to help teach kids about personal responsibility. Among the topics addressed by The Project are parenting, the workplace, entertainment, sports, politics and entertainment. Individuals can share their own stories and opinions at www.ResponsibilityProject.com. Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer, and offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including auto and home insurance for families.



Premium Conference Sponsors

Bill Me Later

Bill Me Later www.billmelater.com is used by millions of “Household CEOs” just like you. Why? Because Bill Me Later is the most convenient way to shop online at 1000+ retailers including Apple, Beauty.com, Bluefly, Continental Airlines, JetBlue, PETCO, QVC, Toys “R” Us, Walmart.com and Zappos. Stop by our booth for a free trial.

Ketchum

A communications innovator since 1923, Ketchum ranks among the largest global public relations agencies, operating in more than 50 countries. With five global practices – Brand Marketing, Corporate, Healthcare, Food and Nutrition, and Technology, Ketchum leverages its marketing and corporate communication expertise to build brands and reputations for clients.

Wiley

Wiley is a global publisher of professional, consumer, scientific and technical books, journals, textbooks and education materials. Among it's many imprints are the world renowned "For Dummies" line as well as Webster's New World, CliffNotes, Frommers, Betty Crocker books, and Jossey-Bass. To see more about these and our other imprints, visit Wiley at www.wiley.com.

Hanes

Hanes®, America’s number one apparel brand, offers a collection of comfortable bras, panties, underwear, T-shirts, socks, casual clothing and more for men, women, and kids. Hanes makes life more comfortable by enhancing simple pleasures for you and your community. Hanes products can be found everywhere from dollar to department stores and at www.hanes.com.

PLAYSKOOL

Since 1928, PLAYSKOOL, the infant/preschool toy division of Hasbro, Inc. has provided toys that help infants, toddlers and preschoolers develop and learn as they play. PLAYSKOOL believes that play is the first and most important building block for all learning, and encourages parents and grandparents to play with their children everyday.

all

all® 2x Ultra and all® small & mighty® are packed with non damaging stainlifters that are tough on stains yet gentle on clothes and are half the cost per load than the leading laundry detergent. ‘all’ products are available in food, drug, mass, club and dollar stores. For more information, visit www.all-laundry.com.

McDonald's

McDonald's® USA, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of menu choices made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. We value our customers’ opinions, and look forward to providing BlogHer conference attendees a peak under the Golden Arches®. For more information on McDonald’s, visit www.mcdonalds.com.

Elations

ELATIONS®, the fastest-growing brand of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements in the U.S. is based in Cincinnati, OH. In late 2008 the company completed a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study. The results (at 99% confidence) demonstrated that Elations improved joint comfort in as little as six days. To learn more about the brand and company, visit www.Elations.com.

National Pork Board

The National Pork Board manages communication with U.S. pork producers and the public through Checkoff-funded research, promotions and consumer information programs. Find out more about the National Pork Board along with tools and recipes for preparing pork at TheOtherWhiteMeat.com. Also, visit the ALL NEW PorkKnifeandSpoon.com blog for your daily “pork fix!”

BISSELL

You could call us a company full of neat freaks. And that’s fine. Because at BISSELL®, all we care about is finding ways to make your home a cleaner place. For 133 years, our family-owned corporation has developed and created the world’s best cleaning tools – vacuums, deep cleaners and floor cleaning solutions. Each product is designed to improve the ways you take care of your home, especially the biggest home of all – Earth – and we’re constantly searching for new ways to make our products safer for the environment. After all, when BISSELL says clean, we mean clean.

Suave and Degree

Please join Suave and Degree Women in the Scents and Style Lounge. Check out Suave’s salon quality products and make a mini hair makeover appointment with Suave Celebrity Stylist Luke O’Connor. Experience Degree Women’s Fine Fragrance Collection anti-perspirants and body mists and find out which scent is for you.

Wild Planet

Wild Planet creates toys that get kids and families up and moving. Their award-winning games, such as Hyper Dash and Animal Scramble, offer fun and energetic workouts for the mind and body. Games are portable, can be played indoors or out, solo or in teams. Three new games coming soon! Visit Wild Planet at booth # 129 and enter to win Family Fun Prize Packs valued at over $100 each. Test out three brand new family games. Players with the fastest time will win an Active Games grab bag, including a collapsible duffle bag and copies of 1-2-3 Stomp, Hyper Blast and Mickey’s Mouse-ke-TAG. There will also be drawings throughout the event to win the complete Crayola Crayon Town color-build-play collection.

Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications to mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations enabling people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. For more information, visit www.motorola.com.

Mary Kay

Mary Kay Inc. is one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world. Mary Kay® products are sold in more than 35 markets worldwide and the company’s global independent sales force exceeds 1.9 million. For more information or to find an Independent Beauty Consultant, visit www.marykay.com.

Brother

Brother® offers a wide range of award-winning products for the home, home-based office and office, featuring a full line of color and monochrome printers, all-in-ones, fax machines and P-touch® labelers. Stop by our booth to see our professional color inkjet all-in-ones, and for free P-touch® labels! www.brother.com.

Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor defines what it means to be feminine, chic and sophisticated now. Always relevant, always stylish—Ann Taylor offers beautiful, luxurious, refined fashion infused with intellect and humor…seen through a modern lens and designed for how women live today. Ann Taylor operates 320 stores across the United States, as well as online at AnnTaylor.com. Ann Taylor is a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN).

Michelin

For nearly 120 years, Michelin has been committed to quality, safety innovation and continued mobility. Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Visit www.michelinman.com for more information on how Michelin is providing "A Better Way Forward."

Disney Consumer Products

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor, books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art.

At BlogHer 2009, DCP will showcase the Disney Netpal by ASUS, the newest addition to its electronics line. The Disney Netpal is designed to give kids a fun, web-safe and easy experience and offers robust parental control options. Five lucky BlogHer attendees will have a chance to enter a drawing for one of five Disney Netpal by ASUS netbook computers! For more information, please visit the Disney exhibit.

VTech

VTech, the No. 1 cordless phone manufacturer and official cordless phone of the LPGA, combines advanced technology with innovative design, at wallet-friendly prices. Each of its DECT 6.0 phones offer exceptional performance with many bundling options. Additionally, VTech is committed to more environmentally friendly products and packaging. Recently, VTech extended its offerings to wireless audio with the IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio, designed as a complete music hub for the home. To learn more, visit www.vtechphones.com.

T-Mobile

In a world full of busy and fragmented lives, we at T-Mobile believe that wireless communications can help. The value of our plans, the breadth of our coverage, the reliability of our network, and the quality of our service are meant to help people stick together with those who matter most.

Bertolli

Only Bertolli has a menu of amazing Italian creations that can truly rival that of an Italian restaurant. Because dinning at home should not feel like a compromise. It should feel like a better choice that reflects your passion for good food and good life. The Bertolli menu of options consists of 23 varieties of frozen dinners for two; including the Oven Bake Meals, the Classic Italian Meals and the Mediterranean Style Meals.

Eucerin

Eucerin is proud to participate in BlogHer 2009 and to provide gentle, effective skincare that dermatologists trust, with a full line of clinically proven products. Eucerin Everyday Protection lotions offer protection from incidental sun exposure and free radical damage while intensive moisturizers relieve dry skin.

HP

In more than 170 countries around the world, HP applies new thinking to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology. Our goal is to continuously improve the way our customers live and work – whether at home, on the road or in the office. Have a need? We can help!

Geek Squad

GEEK SQUAD OFFERS FREE TECH SUPPORT FOR ALL BLOGHER ’09 ATTENDEES
Geek Squad, a 24-Hour task force dedicated to solving the world’s technology problems, is composed of more than 20,000 specially trained Agents, Home Theater and Auto Tech Installers. Available 24/7/365, Geek Squad Agents may be accessed by calling 1-800-GEEKSQUAD, at www.geeksquad.com or in Best Buy stores – and now at BlogHer.



Exhibiting Conference Sponsors

Blue Avocado

BlueAvocado was created by 3 eco-divas in Austin, TX to help millions take the first step of their green journey. The BlueAvocado gro-pak™ is the country's first fashion forward, collapsible, reusable grocery bag system (replacing up to 1000 bags/year) and meets all your shopping needs (hauling, ventilation, insulation). Shop On Sisters!

Picnik

Picnik.com is an award-winning online photo editor that gives users fast, easy access to powerful photo editing tools from any computer platform on any Internet browser. Picnik aims to bring rich, sophisticated photo experiences onto the Web in such a way that users will forget they are no longer on the desktop, giving real people photo-editing superpowers.

ZESPRI Kiwifruit

ZESPRI International is the world's largest marketer of GREEN and GOLD Kiwifruit and ZESPRI is the brand for all kiwifruit grown in New Zealand. ZESPRI's 2700 growers have perfected the way they grow, cultivate, store and ship their kiwifruit to guarantee consistently delicious tart-sweet GREEN and tropical-sweet GOLD Kiwifruit from May through October.

Safety 1st

Safety 1st is dedicated to making the world safer for children. From car seats to strollers, Safety 1st can help you get ready for that summer road trip. And if you’re traveling with children to BlogHer, we can provide your car seat solution. Contact bwelch@360publicrelations.com for details.

CHPA Educational Foundation

The CHPA Educational Foundation—housed at OTCsafety.org—is the nonprofit organization devoted to providing consumers with information about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The foundation also offers direct access to StopMedicineAbuse.org resources to help parents fight the intentional abuse of OTC cough medicines.

Sprout

Sprout is the first 24-hour channel created for preschoolers and their families available on TV, on demand and online at www.SproutOnline.com. Our programming features trusted favorites like Sesame Street® and Barney & Friends™, plus Sprout originals such as The Sunny Side Up Show and The Good Night Show®.

Safe Kids USA

Safe Kids USA gives parents the tips and tools to prevent unintentional injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14. More than 600 local coalitions and chapters work to help keep children safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Visit us at www.usa.safekids.org.

springpad

springpad (http://springpadit.com) is an online personal organizer that helps you collect, organize and manage life - from food and entertainment to parenting and managing the day to day. It's integrated with the Web's most popular services; and makes it easy to interact, personalize and share information from trusted friends and bloggers.

JumpStart®

JumpStart®, the award-winning brand from Knowledge Adventure®, has set the standard in educational software for more than 15 years. Today, JumpStart is a safe and secure online playground where kids master math, reading and critical thinking skills through a unique adventure-based learning system! Jump in at www.JumpStart.com.

Nikon

Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-UX or visit www.nikonusa.com.

The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies

The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies is committed to supporting all the women at this year’s BlogHer conference. Many of our brands, including ACUVUE®, CAREFREE®, JOHNSON’S®, LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE®, o.b.®, SPLENDA® and STAYFREE® have joined forces to give back to the blogger community while also helping those in need across the country.

More on Johnson & Johnson:

Caring for the world, one person at a time…inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Our 119,000 employees at more than 250 Johnson & Johnson companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.



Other Participating Sponsors

LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leading developer of technology-based educational toys, offers standalone products as well as platforms with 100+ software titles, covering reading, math and more, for children from birth to 14. Many LeapFrog products are now Internet-connected, for personalized offline/online experiences. LeapFrog’s award-winning products are available at major retailers worldwide.

eos

Everything about eos is pretty remarkable... and remarkably pretty. From our high quality ingredients to our innovative packaging that feels irresistible, to the scent of our lotions, creams and balms, eos fits a woman’s sense of style and encourages her to have fun in the process of getting beautiful.

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is proud to sponsor MommyBlogging: Healthcare by Committee, and gratefully acknowledge Dr. Gwenn’s help in facilitating this. Follow us on the jnjhealth channel on you tube, our blogs, JNJ BTW and Kilmer House, Twitter @JNJComm and the Johnson & Johnson Network on Facebook.

Intel

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.

Intelius

Intelius is a leading information commerce company, offering solutions and services ranging from people search and neighborhood watch to comprehensive background checks and identity theft protection. With unparalleled accuracy, Intelius facilitates intelligent and informed decision-making in business and in life for nearly ten million customers.

Pearl of Wisdom Campaign

Cervical cancer is preventable – if every woman knows about and benefits from the tools – the Pap test, HPV test and HPV vaccine – now available to protect her from this disease. The Pearl of Wisdom Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer wants every woman to get and share this message. Please visit www.PearlofWisdom.us.

Orbitz

Orbitz.com is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and purchase a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Follow Orbitz on Twitter at www.twitter.com/orbitz.

PBS Parents

PBS PARENTS (www.pbsparents.org) supports parents as they prepare their children for success in school and life, addressing the important aspects of childrens’ early years. PBS PARENTS provides resources and details about PBS KIDS programs including curriculum goals, co-viewing tips, and activities to entertain and educate when the TV is turned off. In addition to customizing PBS PARENTS with their local schedules, site visitors can receive an e-newsletter that alerts them about new features on PBS Parents and includes activities featuring their children’s favorite PBS KIDS characters.

Gilbert Guide

Gilbert Guide is the most comprehensive site on the web for everything related to aging and senior care. Families can find practical solutions, expert information and the most comprehensive senior housing guide and homecare directory for aging parents and loved ones. It was founded on the concept that quality matters. www.GilbertGuide.com

Motherproof.com

MotherProof.com is a mom’s guide to life in the car that offers opinions and practical car information written for moms by moms. Chief mom, Kristin Varela, created MotherProof.com while shopping for a family car. She found that a test drive and existing sites didn’t deliver the mom-relevant information she needed.

Hasbro

Hasbro Family Game Night
Hasbro invites families to gather regularly to laugh, learn and bond with a Family Game Night. Hasbro has been entertaining families for generations with it's popular board games, such as MONOPOLY, CLUE, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, BOP-IT!, CONNECT 4, and more. Learn more about our games that inspire family fun atwww.familygamenight.com.

20th Century Fox's Strawberry Shortcake

Sweetening store shelves this fall is pint-sized dessert darling Strawberry Shortcake as she soars to new heights in her first CGI feature “The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: The Sky’s The Limit” coming to DVD Sept. 15th from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. For more information visit www.fox.com.

PBS Frontline

FRONTLINE and PBS present "Digital Nation", a year-long, multiplatform project exploring how the Web and digital media are changing the way we think, work, learn and interact. Come tell us your story about life in the digital age at BlogHer ’09 (table #120) and enter to win a free FlipCam and other prizes.

Nokia

Nokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world's leading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in new and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to enable people to stay close to what matters to them. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

Dove

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