As marketers, we’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest ways of getting our message out to the public. We spend so much time vetting vendors, analyzing numbers, building models, and writing material that sometimes we don’t spend enough time on ourselves.

Today’s post is a special one. Here are some special offers I’d like to pass on to you:

1. I don’t hide the fact that I have a preference when it comes to email marketing services. iContact is inexpensive and reliable. I use it myself, and through this link you can get a free trial. Learn more.
   
   
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4. Ad Cause is a tool that allows you to use Twitter as an advertising channel. While I’ve never directly used them myself, they do come highly recommend by customers who’ve been able to use that network for marketing success. Check them out.
   
   
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Two Bonus Items!!

1. Next week I’ll be writing on the use of photography in marketing. If you want to get a head start on me, check out the discounts being offered on Digital Cameras over on Amazon.
   
   
2. Calling all procrastinators! Tomorrow is April 15^th and you haven’t filed your taxes yet. Need software?