MarketLive to Present E-Commerce Summit 2006

MarketLive, Inc., 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. 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.

"Our commitment to our customers extends beyond a software solution and includes providing a forum for sharing and learning best practices in e-commerce," said Ken Burke, founder and CEO of MarketLive. "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."

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.

Qualified companies may register for the event online at summit.marketlive.com.

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. 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. An engaging, entertaining speaker, she has been featured at Web conferences around the globe. 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.

About Patti Freeman Evans

As an analyst at Jupiter Research, Patti Freeman Evans focuses on multi-channel retail strategy. She has 19 years of expertise in creating customer-centric e-commerce sites, channel integration, and development of innovative marketing initiatives. Patti is frequently quoted in the media, including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Business 2.0, and major e-commerce industry publications. 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.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. ( www.marketlive.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. 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. With this expertise, the MarketLive platform is the most retail-targeted, fully featured, customizable e-commerce solution on the market today. MarketLive powers some of the most successful Web sites, including Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Norm Thompson, Stride Rite, and Trek.

For Further Information Contact: Jill Hara Kickstart for MarketLive, Inc. 650-346-5204 Email Contact