By the time this gets posted it will already be May 8. Earlier in the week the celebration of Cinco de Mayo took place throughout Latino and Spanish speaking communities. Here in San Francisco it’s a tradition to go out for good Mexican food and music all while being bombarded by Corona marketing promos.

Next week begins the annual pilgrimage of performance marketers to San Francisco for Ad:Tech. The stage is set for one of the biggest interactive marketing event of the year and the Revenue sales and marketing team will be exhibiting in Booth 6481.

There is a lot of enthusiastic talk about online video blogs going around this week. I’m embarrassed to say that I’m not sophisticated enough to produce a video blog on my own at this point in time, but I’m still honing the craft in text before jumping in with the rich media crowd. And if your video site is driving traffic I’m sure the advertising and sponsorship opportunities will soon follow.

It’s the third week of March, which means one thing - let’s celebrate. Know one needed an excuse on St. Patty’s Day to join in for the annual celebration of all things green. And beginning Thursday it’s time get on board with March Madness. The 2008 NCAA basketball tournament gets into full swing with games round the clock as teams square off in David & Goliath match ups to determine this year’s champion. I only have one tip for you this year - jump on the bandwagon and go with UCLA to win it all.

It’s the last week of January and the Super Bowl XLII kick-off is only a couple days away. Whether or not you have a vested interest in the Patriots clearing their last hurdle to complete the undefeated season or are jumping on the Giants bandwagon is not the point.

The most important thing is that you not only watch the game which is expected to be the largest viewing audience in Super Bowl history - 140 million - but that you stay glued to the tube while you lay witness to the latest in advertising technology at a cost of – hold your breath - $2.7 million dollars for a 30 second spot!

Welcome to 2008! We hope you found time during the holidays for some R&R and are excited about what lies ahead. It seems like the new year is off to a flying start and now that the annual SF local Maverick’s big wave surf contest is out of the way let’s get right down to the latest news related to your 2008 media plans and upcoming advertising opportunities here at Revenue.

There are only four days until Christmas and for all the procrastinators out there it’s time to check that list and hop to it this weekend!

With a flip of the switch we are on to December and holiday hoopla is in full swing with Hanukkah kicking off and 20 days to go until Christmas.

If you’re looking for a cool new personalized gift or party beverage check out Jones Soda and grab a case of their exotic holiday flavors including eggnog and latke soda. You have to try it.

There is a lot going on this week as we are working fast and furious on the upcoming the January/February 2008 edition of the magazine.

Here on the advertising side we have some exciting new announcements that are coming up in 2008. Starting with the January/February issue Revenue will publish six advertising supplements and buyer’s guides for 2008.

Boo! Sorry to spook you like that. I probably scared you after taking a little time off from blogging to regroup and get ready for the holidays. The Revenue Halloween costume award this year goes to Eduardo Fenili, our new Account Manager, who came with the serious throw back costume and busted out as the 80’s pop icon Pee Wee Herman.

We are in a time warp and are fast forwarding to securing ad placements for the January/February 2008 issue. If you are in the middle of working out your 2008 marketing and advertising plans we would like to hear from you to discuss the different advertising opportunities in the magazine, website and e-mail newsletter. Our 2008 Media Kit is currently available by request.