According to Heidi Richards Mooney, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, “The women WE chose are considered the top in their respective professions and industries.   Some are household names and some are known to a small niche of business owners and people they serve.   Some were suggested to us by our readers and others we have been following online for years.   We are delighted to showcase them to our readers and the world as the Who’s Who Among Women in Ecommerce™ for 2012.”

They are:

Nan Akasha, Betty Audish, Walethia Aquil, Wendy Y. Bailey, Ruthi Backenroth, Leesa Barnes, Melanie Benson, Strick, Cathy Berger, Stacy Blackman, Toby Bloomberg, Ali Brown , Holly Buchanan, Karla Brandau, Rosana Santos, Calambichis, Anita Campbell, Heidi Caswell, Stephanie Chandler, Claudette Chenevert, Shannon Cherry, Lorraine Cohen, Myriam Cohen, Danna Crawford, Louise Crooks, Debra J. “Debbie” Cunningham, Baeth Davis, Faith M. Davis, Nicole Dean, Elena del Valle, Marla Dennis, Jody DeVere,  Yvonne DiVita, Sally Falkow, Andrea Feinberg, Dale Filhaber, Kelli Fox, Stacy Francis, Kathleen Gage, Rosalind Gardner, Sabrina Gibson, Eva Gregory, Christine Guld, Donna Gunter, Penny Haynes, Sandee Hemphill, Jessica Herrin, Rebecca Herwick, Angie Hicks, Linda Hollander, Kyra Howell, Mary Clare Hunt, Kristina Jaramillo, Marilyn Jenett, Nancy Juetten, Lorrie Kazan, Simone Kelly, Jessica Kizorek, Donna Kozik,  Lisa Ann Krutzik, Charly Leetham, Diane MacEachern, Beverly Mahone, Nancy Marmolejo, Allison Maslan, Alexis Maybank, Shari McConahay, Sheri McConnel, Fay McLean, Stephanie Mulac, Marie, Myers,  Andrea R. Nierenberg, Cindy O’Connor, Debbie O’Connor, Kelly O’Neil, Maritza Parra, Michele Pariza Wacek, Linda Pereira, Lisa Marie Platske,  Ana Poirier, Rev. Anne Presuel, Morgana Rae, Giselle Rufer, Kerri Salls, Kate Sanner,  Lisa Sasevich, Katrina Sawa, Michele Scism, Lynn Scheurell, Beth Schneider, Colleen Slater, Felicia Slattery, Faith Smith, Susan Wilson Solovic, Sheryl Stanton, Kendall SummerHawk, Karen Talavera, Ivana Taylor, Lynn Terry, Tracy Terry, Denise Wakeman, Maureen Whitehouse, Carrie Wilkersom, Alexandra Wilkis, and Daisy Wright.

Among those listed is Tracy Terry, Founder of Lake Geneva based Trust eMedia.   Trust eMedia is an inbound marketing firm helping businesses increase leads and sales through SEO, Social Media, Content Marketing, Blogging, and More.   They use a unique methodology to acquire new leads for businesses that works and costs 62% less than traditional marketing strategies. “I am truly honored to be listed among such noteworthy women in this special edition of WE Magazine.  We’ve been doing great things for businesses at Trust eMedia and it is wonderful to be recognized for our efforts.  It’s a huge deal when a small business from a small town receives national recognition.   I congratulate all the women who were recognized.  When you put your heart and mind into something you love,  it pays off.”  said Tracy Terry, Founder of Lake Geneva based Trust eMedia.

Tracy Terry has previously received other special recognitions for her marketing.   Some of those recognitions are:  Inbound Marketer of the Month, Top 20 Social Media Blog of 2012, and Inbound Marketing Educator status with Hubspot.  Her expert status in the fields of inbound marketing, internet marketing, and social media has led to several speaking opportunities throughout the country.   Trust eMedia is also offering their own internet marketing program called Get Spotted! University.   The program will be designed for smaller businesses with smaller budgets and will teach them how to utilize inbound marketing methods in order to grow their own businesses.   The program is set to roll out next month.  Visit their website for details at http://www.TrusteMedia.com.

You can read more about the top 100 women in the latest issue of WE Magazine at:

http://wemagazineforwomen.com/pdfs/WEMagazineWhosWho2012.pdf

About WE Magazine for Women
WE Magazine is published by The Women in Ecommerce™ an organization that has been helping women do MORE business on the WEB since 2001. To contact the publisher, write Heidi Richards Mooney at P.O. Box 550856 ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL  33355-0856, call her at 1-954-625-6606 or visit:  http://www.wemagazineforwomen.com.

The judges include Andy Sernovitz (author, Word of Mouth Marketing & CEO, SocialMedia.org), Rick Calvert (CEO, BlogWorld) and Michael Stelzner (CEO, Social Media Examiner & author, Launch).  To make the final cut, the judges reviewed the 570 nominated blogs for a strong social media focus.  The blog also must have been nominated multiple times by multiple individuals.

Winners will be selected based on the quality of their content, the frequency of their posts, reader involvement and their blog’s ranking (in that order).  Winners will be promoted in Social Media Examiner’s 120,000-reader newsletter and announced on the Social Media Examiner website.  The winners will be announced soon.

Link to article: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/finalists-top-10-social-media-blogs-2012/

Attendees will learn where lodging properties should market in social media, why social media is an integral part of any property’s marking mix, and key points about social media. Tracy Terry, President and founder of Trust eMedia will walk participants through the basics to mapping a social media journey.

Social Media: A Roadmap to Bookings! is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m.  Deadline to register is January 6, 2012.  Cost is $25 per log-in for WH&LA members and $75 per log-in for non-members. Registrations received after the January 6 deadline will increase to $35 per log-in for WH&LA members and $85 per log-in for non-members.  Register at:  http://memberblog.wisconsinlodging.org/?p=2642

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Tracy Terry, President of Trust eMedia, a Lake Geneva based marketing agency, will be a featured speaker at the virtual conference. Ms. Terry is covering the topics of Advanced Social Media Tactics and Tools. Her session runs Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 5-6pm with a Network Roulette session from 6-7pm.

The Executive Social Media Bootcamp is offered 100 percent online, and will take place on a private, secure, and password protected website that can be accessed only by registered attendees. Information and detailed instructions on how to access and use the site will be sent out to all participants a few days before the start of the course.

BranzenU’s Executive Social Media Bootcamp is a mixture of curated readings, videos, live and exclusive pre-recorded segments. The Social Media Bootcamp runs from September 6th through September 30th, 2011. The transcript and videos will be available for download afterward for all participants. This training course offers a money-back guarantee and is sure to present all attendees with a bulletproof social media strategy for any industry.

Trust eMedia is giving away one free seat to the Executive Social Media Bootcamp. Entry for the contest can be found on Trust eMedia’s website at: http://www.trustemedia.com/social-media-bootcamp-contest.html. Deadline to enter is August 31, 2011. Winner will be notified by e-mail and announced September 1, 2011.

About Trust eMedia:
Trust eMedia is an Award-Winning, Certified Inbound Marketing Agency. CEO, Tracy Terry, is an honors graduate of Inbound Marketing University and an Inbound Marketing Educator, contributing to the Hubspot Inbound Marketing Blog. Ms. Terry also possesses an educational and employment background in marketing and is certified in search engine optimization and search engine marketing. Trust eMedia helps businesses develop growth through inbound marketing, increasing web traffic, leads, and sales. Through creating, promoting, and analyzing remarkable marketing concepts, Trust eMedia delivers more exposure, an increase in traffic, new business partnerships, and new qualified leads.

For more information contact:
Tracy Terry
Phone: 262.204.7855
info@trustemedia.com

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Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is a personal injury law firm with offices in Wisconsin and Illinois. The attorneys at Hupy and Abraham, S.C. represent clients in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pharmaceutical class actions, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. The firm is most widely known for their dedication to providing counsel to injured motorcyclists. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. are also dedicated to giving back to the community. They have donated funds and sponsored several area organizations and events in Wisconsin and Illinois communities, including: The Milwaukee Ballet, scholarship funds, domestic violence events, breast cancer awareness fundraisers, holiday food and toy donations, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Hike for Hunger, baseball team sponsorships, Human Society, motorcycle rides, shows, and swap meets, as well as many other charitable causes and events.

Trust eMedia’s President, Tracy Terry, is excited to be partnered with Hupy and Abraham, S.C. on their social media strategy. “Having spent several years in a legal setting as well as being an avid motorcyclist certainly assists me with developing an approach to Hupy and Abraham’s social media campaign,” stated Tracy Terry. She went on to state, “I am very excited to develop a relationship with Hupy and Abraham. They are a very prominent law firm whose community contributions are second to none. Their ‘Watch for Motorcycles’ campaign creates awareness throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, helping to reduce biker injuries. Hupy and Abraham helps make our communities a better place. I actually carry their card I picked up at a swap meet in my wallet. It’s an honor to be part of their team.”

About Trust eMedia:
Trust eMedia is an Award-Winning, Certified Inbound Marketing Agency. CEO, Tracy Terry, is an honors graduate of Inbound Marketing University and an Inbound Marketing Educator, contributing to the Hubspot Inbound Marketing Blog. Ms. Terry also possesses an educational and employment background in marketing and is certified in search engine optimization and search engine marketing. Trust eMedia helps businesses develop growth through inbound marketing, increasing web traffic, leads, and sales. Through creating, promoting, and analyzing remarkable marketing concepts, Trust eMedia delivers more exposure, an increase in traffic, new business partnerships, and new qualified leads.

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund provides medical and financial assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. Many of the pioneers of the game lack adequate pensions and disability coverage to provide them with the medical treatments they so desperately need. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is based in Northbrook, IL and strives to help players and families of players going through difficult times. The GGAF raises money to help retired players through donations, events, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. Coach Mike Ditka is Chairman of the Board for the GGAF and has been a leading advocate for retired NFL players for over five years.

Trust eMedia’s President, Tracy Terry, previously collaborated with The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund through fundraising events in her previous marketing position for Coach Ditka’s two Florida-based resorts. “I am very excited to be able to continue my relationship with The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and Coach Ditka,” stated Ms. Terry who signed The GGAF to her current inbound marketing agency in January of 2011. Ms. Terry went on to state, “The Gridiron Greats is a remarkable charity organization that touches the lives of so many players who made the NFL what it is today. I’m proud to be a part of their team.”

About the Gridiron Greats:
The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund’s mission is to assist retired NFL players, who are in dire health and financial distress by providing a means to regain a semblance of dignity and quality of life that every human being deserves. The Fund will support grant applicants through a series of conventional and non conventional fund raising efforts while calling attention to those in need through partnership programs, licensing efforts and public relations events with the set goal of expanding the Funds assets through partnerships with the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association and Alumni.

About Trust eMedia:
Trust eMedia is an Award-Winning, Certified Inbound Marketing Agency. CEO, Tracy Terry, is an honors graduate of Inbound Marketing University and an Inbound Marketing Educator, contributing to the Hubspot Inbound Marketing Blog. Ms. Terry also possesses an educational and employment background in marketing, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing. Trust eMedia helps businesses develop growth through inbound marketing, increasing web traffic, leads, and sales. Through creating, promoting, and analyzing remarkable marketing concepts, Trust eMedia delivers more exposure, an increase in traffic, new business partnerships, and new qualified leads.

One of the featured events is the 8th annual New Year’s Eve Soiree hosted by Trilogy Productions and CenterstageChicago.com at “The Wyn”. This extravaganza includes multiple rooms of entertainment, a four-hour top shelf open bar, a buffet of hors d’oeuvres, bubbly (champagne) all night, live music by Chicago’s hottest cover band, and overstaffed bartenders ready to pour ‘em. Plus, included in the ticket price are a free pre-party and post-party. Attendees will receive a total of three bashes for the admission price! Luxury hotel rooms will be discounted at only $139 per night – best deal in the city. Tickets for this remarkable event are only $125 for a limited time. Prices will increase in the near future as this event sells out every year. Visit www.nye-chicago.com for more details.

The other extraordinary celebration party goers have the option of attending is New Year’s Eve Soiree 2011 at The Palmer House Hilton. CHICAGONYE.com, Yelp Chicago, 103.5 Kiss FM, & Chicago Sun-Times have teamed up to host the best New Year’s Eve event in the city! Thousands of formally dressed partiers descend on the Palmer House Hilton for this multiple ballroom extravaganza that includes Top Shelf Open Bar, a variety of hors d’oeuvres, specialized martinis, champagne all night, celebrity DJs, live video mixing, midnight confetti storm, table service, plus so much more! And to top it off, they are including a complimentary pre-party and post-party in the admission price. Hotel rooms at Palmer House will be discounted to $149/night for attendees of this luxurious event. An early bird special of only $125 to attend this marvelous soiree will be available for a limited time only. Ticket prices will increase soon. For more information, visit www.chicagonye.com.

For businesses looking to reach approximately 3500 plus attendees at these two lavish events, sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorship opportunities range from full advertising and branding opportunities to gift bag item placement. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, businesses can visit www.trustemedia.com/NYE_Sponsorships.pdf. Trust eMedia has been selected as the public relations company for Premier Chicago Parties as they promote these lavish New Year’s Eve events.

Premier Chicago Professionals helps businesses plan events. Over the past years, Premier Chicago Professionals has networked with a variety of businesses (nightclubs, restaurants, DJ’s, photographers, etc.) throughout Chicago. By connecting to a diverse business market, we are able to customize your event to make it a great success. Premier Chicago Professionals specializes in planning, marketing, and managing a large variety of Professionals of all themes and sizes.

Trust eMedia is an award-winning inbound marketing agency specializing in helping businesses increase leads and sales. Trust eMedia assists businesses with getting found by customers through content marketing, blogging, social media, public relations, and search engine optimization. Through content, promotion, and analysis, Trust eMedia helps businesses fill the top of their sales funnel. By utilizing lead intelligence and close loop marketing, Trust eMedia helps facilitate increased lead conversion rates.

Ms. Terry is a visible authority as a blogger for the Inbound Marketing University blog: http://blog.inboundmarketing.com. New inbound marketing blog posts are submitted each month by the highly regarded educators. Educators further fulfill their obligations by offering marketing value in social media channels and on their official websites. Ms. Terry has become a visible thought leader in the community and, through her knowledge, empowers others to improve their marketing strategies. Trust eMedia offers a training hub on their website http://www.trustemedia.com and inbound marketing information in their blog http://info.trustemedia.com.

Inbound Marketing Educators use the Inbound Marketing University content to teach prospective clients, give in-person presentations and run company-wide training workshops. Ms. Terry uses her inbound marketing knowledge to empower other business owners and marketers. Her mission is to bring the best and most current education to her audiences.

Trust eMedia is an inbound marketing agency specializing in helping businesses increase leads and sales through content marketing, social media, public relations, and search engine optimization. For information on Trust eMedia and Inbound Marketing, visit http://www.trustemedia.com

Trust eMedia developed and launched its new website in early May 2010 with a goal of organically ranking on the first page of Google for its keywords. Its president, Tracy Terry, is an Inbound Marketing Certified Professional from Inbound Marketing University (IMU), and the company implemented the following inbound marketing tactics incorporating SEO, social media and blogging:

• Utilized search optimization tactics in text, alt tags, page titles, etc.
• Generated a social media presence by joining conversations, networking, providing information and linking back to its main website
• Created a LinkedIn group
• Developed a free Social Media eBook, which was then promoted on social networks for users to download for free
• Generated and distributed press releases regarding new business
• Started the Trust eMedia blog and provided valuable information to its readers, targeting small/medium size business and other professionals interested in social media

While Trust eMedia have only just begun its inbound marketing efforts, it now ranks third on the first page of Google results for its keywords. Trust eMedia now also drives more traffic to its website than its competitors with long-standing sites in its area.

The Inbound Marketer of the Month contest aims to recognize companies that have been successful with inbound marketing. The contest is held by Hubspot on their Facebook Contest Page. Companies are nominated into the contest. At the close of the submission process, the public votes on entries to determine a list of top-voted entries. Of the top-voted entries, one winner will be chosen at the conclusion of the contest by members of the HubSpot team.

As winner of Inbound Marketer of the Month for June 2010, Trust eMedia was awarded the following:

• 1 copy of the Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media and Blogs
• Winner’s badge for use on the company’s website/blog
• Recognition on HubSpot.com and in HubSpot’s inbound marketing newsletter, The Magnet

Trust eMedia worked diligently on their marketing efforts to receive this prestigious recognition. For more information on nationally recognized Trust eMedia, visit their website at http://www.TrusteMedia.com.