, the leading developer of
e-commerce retail technology and services for Intelligent Selling on the
Web, today announced that the company will be hosting its third annual user
conference, E-Commerce Summit 2006 to be held from March 6 - 9 at the
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, Calif.com.0, and
major e -commerce industry publications.

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Qualified companies may register for the event online at
summit . The author of the
forthcoming books "What Makes People Click: How to Drive Your Website
Traffic and E-Sales Now" and "How To Teach Old Dogs New Clicks: Marketing
to the 55+ Consumer," Amy has been widely published in industry magazines
and e-zines.com) has focused exclusively
on providing enterprise -class e-commerce retail technology and services
that help mid-sized businesses successfully sell goods and services online.

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The summit will feature
keynotes by e-commerce industry expert Amy Africa of Eight by Eight,
respected industry analyst Patti Freeman Evans of Jupiter Research and Ken
Burke , founder and CEO of MarketLive and author of best selling book
"Intelligent Selling: The art and science of selling online." The summit
will also feature information-rich tracks in marketing, merchandising , site
management, and other special interest topics from industry practitioners. "We've put
together a compelling line-up of topics that are particularly relevant to
enterprises that want to create the most customer-centric shopping
experience possible, develop profitable strategies for 2006 and beyond, and
hear experts' views on e-commerce.marketlive. Her depth of knowledge, backed by
intensive field testing and Web user studies, has earned her the reputation
of a voice to be heard on Internet topics ranging from site improvement,
traffic building and SEO to analytics and email marketing.

Prior to joining Jupiter, Patti
held leadership positions in consumer retail at well known firms such as
Bloomingdale's and Godiva Chocolatier. Most recently, Patti was director of
shopping services at Bloomingdales.

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PRESS RELEASE MarketLive to Present E-Commerce Summit 2006

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E-Commerce Summit 2006 will also expose attendees to innovative techniques
of successful online merchants through case study presentations, the latest
retail research information, and structured peer-to-peer information
exchange opportunities. Companies will be able to register for a valuable
Website review, where experts can help them in optimizing sales
opportunities; schedule private one-on-one consultations with MarketLive
experts and partners; and visit the PartnerZone to learn more about
complementary technologies. Patti is frequently quoted in the media,
including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Business 2.com with oversight of all aspects of
their multi-channel business. Patti is a sought-after speaker, bringing a
unique depth of field knowledge in combination with her provocative view of
e-commerce trends and developments.

About MarketLive

Since 1995, MarketLive , Inc.

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MarketLive, Inc.

About Amy Africa

Amy Africa has been in the forefront of Web usability studies, Web design
improvement, and successful e-commerce for over 10 years. An engaging , entertaining speaker, she has been featured at
Web conferences around the globe. She has 19 years of expertise in creating
customer-centric e-commerce sites, channel integration, and development of
innovative marketing initiatives.marketlive.
Designed to meet the unique requirements of catalogers , retailers, direct
marketers and manufacturers, the MarketLive platform leverages the
advanced business intelligence that online merchants need to enhance their
customer's experience and increase online sales. MarketLive powers
some of the most successful Web sites, including Frontgate, Garnet Hill,
Norm Thompson, Stride Rite, and Trek.

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