Expert Reviews

Great show by the way. I really enjoyed hosting the Email day. I think we’ll consider that investment again in the future.

Tim Judson, VP of Client Services, Connection Engine

Thanks so much for a productive eTail conference and including me in the breakout sessions.  It was a pleasure to be part of the event. I also had the opportunity to meet many great leaders in the online retailing industry and well as reconnecting with colleagues, vendors I’ve worked with in the past. Congratulations on a successful week.

Ethelbert Williams, Head of Marketing, Total Beauty Group

Our team had a great 2 days on the floor at the main event, which was full of great retail attendees and showcased lots of interesting solutions. We love the eTail conference and look forward to eTail West next year!

Neha Sharma, Marketing Manager, Servio

The eTail West 2012 event offered a great opportunity to meet with key executives and learn about the latest trends in eCommerce. Although very large events have their own advantages, this more intimate setting allowed for in-depth conversations and presentations. The conference was well organized and took place in a very accommodating venue. I will plan to attend another eTail event in the future.

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief, Retail TouchPoints

This is one of the best ecommerce conferences available, both in terms of value as well as the networking and learning opportunities that come from its more manageable size and regional approach.

Donnamarie Mazzola, Brand Marketing Manager, Voice Systems Engineering, Inc.

Etail Palm Springs was an excellent event and very well organized. I go to many conferences and it was well ran with a lot of vibe and energy. The audience was always engaged and the presentations were excellent.

Jodie Solomon, Director of Advertising Sales, Mobile Marketer

"[We] are still talking about the conference and how much we learned at eTal West 2012. The show is definitely first class and well organized. We look forward to attending again."

David Jones, E-Commerce Direct Marketing Architect, The Little Tikes Company

ETail West 2012 was a super show for us.3 reasons for classifying this show as “super show” –1. Number of retail attendees was 30%-40% higher than any other etail show that we have attended (and we have done “all etail shows” since Feb 2007!)2. It’s difficult to beat etail in terms of the “quality”. All top tier retailers were there and many were in serious “buying mode”.3. The organization of this show was immaculate – WBR team was always present when you needed them and they were always trying to help you have a successful show. That’s a big factor – “organizers want you to succeed.”

Udayan Bose, Founder & CEO, NetElixir

"It was another great show...thank you!In prior years I came as president & CEO of Ritz Interactive, Inc. a mature company, and found the show extremely important in helping build our business.This year I came as president and CEO of a startup company, MailPix, Inc., and continue to find the show critical in the building of my new business.Thank you again!"

Fred H. Lerner, President & CEO, MailPix.com

“I spent more than 10 years as an industry analyst, attending multiple trade shows and conferences – and frankly – the value of this event is readily apparent.”

Karen Offerman, E-Commerce Business Analyst, Nutrisystem

"I look forward to the Etail West Conference every year as a chance to network with my peers, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and share ideas and best practices with the best and brightest in online retail. Can’t wait for next year!"

Dave Haber, Sr. Director, Marketing Communications & Social Media, Ice.com

“Attending the eTail West Conference is something I look forward to every year...It’s always exciting to meet others in this industry and get new ideas . Going to Palm Desert is part of our strategy to stay competitive and grow as a company.”

Jeff McRitchie, Vice President of Marketing, MyBinding.com

“The Etail conference has been the best eCommerce show we have attended by far. The keynote presentations are timely and the breakout sessions are the right size and given mostly by marketers and Internet retail savvy executives. The conference is extremely well run and provides a lot valuable networking opportunities. Best of all we have been able to improve the quality of our eCommerce experience thanks to a numbers of new ideas and strategies that were inspired by the show! FYI, I just attended the Internet Retailer in Chicago. The show was okay but in my opinion did not compare favorably to Etail in terms of the quality of information. Keep up the good work."

Tim Littleton, President & CEO, CHEFS Catalog

"The eTail Program addresses all the big challenges facing ecommerce companies in today's hyper-competitive retail environment - from business and marketing strategy to technology solutions. It's a great learning experience."

Arnold Sookram, Frmr. Director of Retention Marketing, Backcountry.com

"Great conference. Very relevant topics with the right mix of high level trends in ecommerce and tactical insights to drive the business. Perfect place to connect with industry leaders."

Miguel Almeida, VP Online Merchandising & Operations, Walgreens.com

“This was the third E-tail conference that I have attended, I have E-tail to be an excellent venue for assessing the state of the industry as well as the technological innovations and services that will shape the future of retail. I believe the performance of our website has been improved and enhanced as a result of the knowledge gained and the vendor partnerships established at E-tail. I can recommend E-tail to any organization looking to improve their people or their website. The key to success in today’s marketplace is knowledge and relationships, E-tail presents the opportunity to acquire both.”

Mark DeCausmeaker, Director Multi Channel Sales, REEDS Jewelers

“It was one of the better e-commerce events, there were good informative sessions, there was a lot of time to interact with the vendors. It was spot on overall.”

Peter Clarkson, President and CEO, AC Lens

"SEO techniques we learned at eTail 2009 were put into place immediately upon our return from the conference. Within weeks we experienced a measurable increase in organic orders, and to date, we have received an extra 4,200+ incremental orders that were directly attributable to the techniques we learned. We will definitely attend eTail 2010!"

Robert Lanni, Director Of Online Marketing, Haband Online, LLC

"I think you guys nailed the content mix perfectly— I came away very impressed by the show..."

John Caine, VP, Marketing, Priceline.com

"The content was well focused on current trends and future industry expectations..."

David Kohel, Director of eCommerce, Fred Meyer Jewelers

"While we're an innovative B2B company focused on social and mobile commerce, we still rely on tried and true demand generation tactics. As part of our efforts we're always testing and learning, trying different ways to get access to and compel digital marketers at top retail brands to consider our offerings. We've tried many different tactics and sources of leads and WBR has consistently exceeded response goals and more importantly, the quality of leads have been outstanding. This year we committed to a package of activities with WBR including email, webinars, events and research. The WBR team working on our account has been professional, responsive, fun and have delivered above and beyond, I couldn't recommend them higher."

Marko Z Muellner, Sr. Director of Marketing, ShopIgniter

"eTail 2008...gave us a forum to discuss ideas and solutions."

Sally Babcock, SVP Marketing Photos, AG Interactive

"eTail 2008 was a truly worthwhile event."

Michael Dell’Arciprete, Vice President of Marketing, Boca Java

"eTail 2008 was not just a lot of fun, but it has filled up my "to-do list" for the next year."

David Jones, Director, Web Business, WestJet

"The mix of pertinent topics, knowledgeable speakers and intimate settings combined for an incredible learning experience."

Wade Jones, Director of Online Experience, Golfsmith

"this event gives me the opportunity to discuss key business challenges with peers across the industry."

Jay Greenberg, Director, eCommerce, Spencer Gifts

"Innovation is always top of mind at Shoebuy – that's why eTail Baltimore is an event I won't miss."

Bill Pryor, COO, Shoebuy.com

“I really really enjoyed the event. I thought that it had the right mix of content..."

Orr Shakked, Director of Travel Ticker Product, Hot Wire

“I thought the CEO Summit was very innovative..."

Fred Lerner, CEO, Ritz Interactive

"I thought the conference was excellent…will be going to Washington DC as well..."

David R. Francisco, Vice President & Gen. Mgr., Century Marketing Corp

"Thanks again for the conference – I really enjoyed it!...the CEO group was...a high quality circle."

Hannes Blum, CEO, Abebooks

“Overall, eTail 2008 was packed with valuable takeaways that can be applied to any business model.”

Michael Miller, Email Marketing Manager, David's Bridal

“I would recommend this event to online retailers looking meet with all their marketing vendors...”

Jack Bailey, Director of Marketing, Overstock.com

“It’s wonderful to offer ideas and learnings to companies just delving into email marketing."

Aimee Peterson, Direct Marketing Lead Copywriter, Expedia

"It was one of the best industry events that I have yet attended."

Maureen Daney, VP/GM E-Commerce, Charming Shoppes

“A must attend event for anyone looking to understand the tools online retailers..."

Steve August, Operational VP of Customer Marketing, Brookstone

"By attending...I learned a great deal and gained invaluable perspective..."

Richard Golberg, SVP, Asia Exports

"Attending...ensures you will be armed with the latest trends and data necessary to make solid business decisions..."

Michael T Merhab, Vice President E-Commerce, CSTV Online, Inc.

“The retailer roundtables were great!..."

Andrew Knight, Manager, OnlineUser Experience, Home Depot Direct

“The learning was fantastic and I’m sure will make a real difference..."

Vikki Branagan, Stevens (NZ homewares retailer)

“Last year's conference was tremendous..."

Paul O’Brien, Interactive Marketing, HP

“I found the Palm Desert eTail conference to be very helpful, as did one of my staff members that I brought along..."

Gordon Magee, Internet Marketing and Analysis Manager, Media Placement/Public Relations, Drs. Foster and Smith

“...a great job and I was very impressed with the organization"

Peter Taylor, General Manager, Road Runner Sports

“The most valuable industry event I’ve ever attended."

Brad Smith, Vice President, e-Commerce and Digital Marketing, Fingerhut Direct Marketing

“While we're an innovative B2B company focused on social and mobile commerce, we still rely on tried and true demand generation tactics. As part of our efforts we're always testing and learning, trying different ways to get access to and compel digital marketers at top retail brands to consider our offerings. We've tried many different tactics and sources of leads and WBR has consistently exceeded response goals and more importantly, the quality of leads have been outstanding. This year we committed to a package of activities with WBR including email, webinars, events and research. The WBR team working on our account has been professional, responsive, fun and have delivered above and beyond, I couldn't recommend them higher.”

Marko Z Muellner, Sr. Director of Marketing, ShopIgniter