February 27 - March 01, 2012
JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA

Conference Day 1 - Efficient, Measurable Multi-Channel, Online & Brand Strategies

Tuesday, February 28th

7:10 Registration &Networking Breakfast Inside The Solution Zone
Registration &Networking Breakfast Inside The Solution Zone
7:40 Welcome
Welcome
7:50 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:05 Guest Speaker Spotlight Keynote Session: eCommerce In 2012: Which Companies Are Thriving In A Slow-Growth, Amazon-Centric World
Jordan Rohan, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus
Consumers are retrenching as economic conditions remain weak. And Amazon continues to dominate online retail for many goods, pressing its price and free shipping advantages beyond levels comfortable for its competitors. Yet among this backdrop, a handful of e-Tailers have emerged and are thriving. Jordan Rohan, a thought leader in Internet strategy and finance and Managing Director at Stifel Nicolaus, looks at the data to show what is working and offers insights from the leading edge of eCommerce.
  • Setting the Stage: Analyzing industry growth data (Comscore and other sources) to show key areas of weakness and growth
  • A closer look at Amazon’s formula for growth: Amazon invests heavily in distribution and marketing infrastructure, as well as device-led content strategy
  • Review Of five Companies that have consumers clicking (and buying)
Jordan Rohan

Jordan Rohan
Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus

Jordan Rohan joined the Stifel Nicolaus Research Team in connection with Stifel's acquisition of Thomas Weisel Partners LLC in July 2010. Mr. Rohan is a Managing Director and senior analyst covering the Internet Services sector. His coverage includes all aspects of the Internet, including search, online advertising, e-Commerce, lead generation, and online marketing services. Mr. Rohan was named a [read more]
8:40 Keynote Presentation: Managing Forward: Analytics To Understand The Cross-Channel Customer
Larry Freed, President and CEO, ForeSee
Companies committed to providing a superior customer experience face a common problem – how can you evaluate and benchmark performance across multiple touch-points with consistent, insightful and actionable metrics that encompass the customers’ perspective? The online channel, encompassing websites, mobile and social media, all play an integral role in shaping the customer experience and purchase intent, as tracked by ForeSee’s Top 40 eRetail Index research. Learn how to focus your company’s resources using analytics that scientifically measure customer satisfaction, quantify its impact and predict customer behavior, not just report it.
Larry Freed

Larry Freed
President and CEO, ForeSee

Larry Freed is President and CEO of ForeSee, a leading customer satisfaction management company with solutions based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). With nearly 20 years senior management experience, Mr. Freed has directed numerous e-commerce and technology initiatives. His background also includes 15 years of experience in the banking sector, holding senior level positions wit [read more]
9:20 Keynote C-Level Executive Panel Discussion: Maximizing Your Resources And Gaining Revenues In Today’s Retail Environment
Brad Wolansky, Former CEO, Project Leader "Powered By TGW", The Golf Warehouse
David Brussin, CEO, Monetate
Michael Burgess, EVP Consumer Division, FTD Inc.
Shane Evangelist, CEO, US Auto Parts Network
As year over year sales results and holiday numbers are trending similarly to last year, retailers that will achieve growth in today’s market are focusing on brand-building, customer engagement and loyalty. Driving profitability in every area of your business is essential to success. Benchmark your organization with the proprietary information that comes from:
  • What areas are you focusing on in terms of growth?
    • Examining emerging channels
    • Reviewing channel integration challenges
  • What pressures do you face in terms of competing on price, value and/or brand? How are you dealing with these pressures?
  • Are you examining organizational changes to help sustain growth?
  • How have emerging channels impacted your future growth strategies?
  • What will the future retail landscape look like?
  • What opportunities are you looking to capitalize upon in the future? Why?
Brad Wolansky

Brad Wolansky
Former CEO, Project Leader "Powered By TGW", The Golf Warehouse

Brad Wolansky is the CEO of TGW.com -The Golf Warehouse and its sister specialty sporting goods retail sites Baseballsavings.com, Softballsavings.com, Soccersavings.com, and TennisSavings.com Additionally, he's a member of the Redcats USA Executive Team. Brad's retail career spans both the private and public sectors. Prior to TGW, Brad spent 10 years with The Orvis Company holding several key lead [read more]
David Brussin

David Brussin
CEO, Monetate

David Brussin is Founder and CEO of Monetate, Inc. a Philadelphia-based provider of testing, targeting and personalization for websites with a client list that includes PETCO, QVC and Urban Outfitters. David is a serial entrepreneur and recognized expert in information technology and security. In 2004 David co-founded Philadelphia-based TurnTide to exploit anti-spam technology he invented. Six mon [read more]
Michael Burgess

Michael Burgess
EVP Consumer Division, FTD Inc.

Michael Burgess is Executive Vice President for the Consumer Division of FTD where he runs consumer sales of flowers and gifts for North America including FTD.com a Top 100 ecommerce retailer. Prior to FTD, Mr. Burgess was the Vice President of consumer and florist internet businesses at Teleflora. Michael has worked at McKinsey & Co, Intuit, and has over a decade of ecommerce expe [read more]
Shane Evangelist

Shane Evangelist
CEO, US Auto Parts Network

Shane Evangelist became chief executive officer of U.S. Auto Parts Network in October 2007. Before joining U.S. Auto Parts Network, the largest online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, Shane was senior vice president & general manager of Blockbuster Online where he led the creation and launch of Blockbuster’s online movie rental service. Shane joined Blockbuster i [read more]
9:55 Keynote Session: Akamai Executive Presentation
Tom Leighton, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist , Akamai
Akamai® is the leading cloud-based platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences to any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent PlatformTM providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. With solutions for connecting an increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand for commerce and entertainment, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud, Akamai empowers its customers to transform and reinvent their online businesses. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit www.akamai.com and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
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Tom Leighton
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist , Akamai

Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in August 1998. Serving as Chief Scientist, Dr. Leighton is Akamai's technology visionary and works with the senior management team to set the company's direction.Named one of the Top 10 Technology Innovators in U.S. News & World Report, Dr. Leighton has published more than 100 research papers, and his leading text on parallel algorithms [read more]
10:30 Guest Speaker Spotlight: Keynote Panel Discussion: “What’s Coming:” Understand Emerging And Current Retail Trends Impacting Your Business
Ajay Agarwal, Managing Director, Bain Capital Ventures
Dana Settle, Founding Partner, Greycroft
Roger Lee, Partner, Battery Ventures
Scott Jacobson, Partner, Madrona Venture Group
With extensive background in technology, digital media, mobile and consumer internet market investments, this group of prominent venture capitalists and advisors brings their expertise to eTail for the first time! This can’t miss session gives you a glimpse into the looking glass...so you’ll understand emerging trends and technologies that will shape the way your customers shop. What’s the next big “thing” in eCommerce and retail? The only way to find out is by attending this multi-faceted keynote session, which presents an in-depth look at the future of retail and answers these top of mind questions!
  • What are some key growth categories in retail today?
  • What areas are you targeting with your portfolio?
  • How will emerging trends and models potentially impact the way consumers will shop five years from now?
  • What role do you see social and mobile playing in eCommerce?
  • What are some of the larger dynamics and trends happening in retail today?
  • Where are you looking to invest and why?
Ajay Agarwal

Ajay Agarwal
Managing Director, Bain Capital Ventures

Ajay joined Bain Capital Ventures in 2003 and focuses on early stage mobile, internet, and software investments. Prior to Bain Capital Ventures, Ajay spent over seven years as a senior executive at Trilogy Software, a privately-held enterprise software company based in Austin, Texas. As head of sales and marketing, Ajay grew Trilogy’s annual revenues to $300 million and led Trilogy’s product expan [read more]
Dana Settle

Dana Settle
Founding Partner, Greycroft

Dana Settle is a Founding Partner with Greycroft LLC, and she heads the firm's west coast office out of Los Angeles. Prior to Greycroft, Dana spent several years as a venture capitalist and advisor to startup companies in the Bay Area, including six years at Mayfield, where she focused on early stage companies in the mobile communications and consumer Internet markets. Dana currently serves or obs [read more]
Roger Lee

Roger Lee
Partner, Battery Ventures

Roger joined Battery in 2001 and focuses on the software, consumer Internet and digital media markets. Roger is currently a board member at Angie's List, FreeWheel, Groupon (observer), Lotame, Narrative Science, PrimeRevenue, Send the Trend, TrialPay, Weddington Way, and World Golf Tour. He was on the board of Insitu (acquired by Boeing) and SafetyWeb (acquired by Experian), and he was a board obs [read more]
Scott Jacobson

Scott Jacobson
Partner, Madrona Venture Group

Scott joined Madrona Venture Group in 2007 and serves on the boards of Indochino, Teachstreet and Yieldex. He also served on the board of Jambool prior to its acquisition by Google in 2010. Scott serves as a board observer at several other e-commerce companies in Madrona's portfolio, including Decide, Mercent, and ShopIgniter. Prior to joining Madrona, Scott worked at Amazon.com, where he held sen [read more]
11:05 Networking &Pre-Lunch Break Inside The Solution Zone
Join your fellow retailers in the Solution Zone during the break for your chance to win fantastic prizes! Prices will only be offered in the Solution Zone.