60 percent of Internet users in Latin American countries are using social networks

The number of internet users in the five major countries is approaching 46.3 mln, a 16% increase from the 39.8 mln in January 2007, according to an Analytics 2.0.

The number of Puerto Rican and US Hispanic internet users has grown at the same rate, bringing the total to 66 mln. 60% of total internet users in the five major countries of the region are using one of the above-noted social networks, whereas 77% of internet users in Puerto Rico and the US Hispanic market are doing so.

2008 9th Annual CTC golf new website

We have the honor and opportunity to design a new website for the 2008 9th Annual CTC/PSS Golf Tournament.

CTC Golf website

This event will be held on Monday, June 23rd, 2008, opening at the Rainier Golf & Country Club and closing with a memorable finale at the 76th Floor of the Columbia Tower Club.

This prestigious charity event and silent auction, benefiting the Outdoors for All Foundation, will bring together the community leaders of Seattle along with its social and business elite for a fun and memorable day out on the golf course, followed by an elegant dinner and award ceremony at the CTC.

About Columbia Tower Club (CTC):
Tradition, Elegance & Prestige

For over 18 years, the Columbia Tower Club of Seattle has been a reception site of choice for countless wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, corporate events large and small, birthday celebrations, and many other business and social engagements. The Club’s beautifully decorated dining rooms and meeting rooms offer panoramic, breathtaking views of both the downtown skyline and Capitol areas, as well as the historic countryside. Our standards of service and attention to every fine detail are so exacting that each guest is made to feel that they are truly in a home away from home, with each need professionally met and every expectation exceeded.

About Puget Sound Society (PSS):

Puget Sound Society is continuing its dynamic growth – enjoy “best of the best” theater, sporting and concert tickets both locally and nationally, conveniently located athletics with state-of-the-art facilities, including swimming and tennis, and -as always- outstanding golf at outstanding rates. This One Club Membership, Multiple Club Access level of Membership has grown from 3 to 32 properties in the last nine years, with a national Society Club Network of more than 315 clubs.

Add private wine tasting, exclusive travel packages, and special private Club events throughout the Puget Sound area and experience the incomparable value and personal service of a Society Membership.

http://ctc-pss.com/golf/

Success percentage on email follow up

This is an interesting statistic that I read.

Research suggests that prospective customers really do want to hear from you after your phone call or sales presentation. Email might be a good thing to do.

50%+ of consumers are open to receiving an interactive follow-up when they are interested in as company.

66% of men in the age 35 to 44 age bracket are interested in follow-ups – making them the most interested in follow-ups.

50% of female consumers 18 to 24 would like a follow-up e-mail after they have expressed interests in a company.

45% of U.S. consumers prefer an e-mail personalized to their needs, while 28% prefer an e-mail with general information and 6% prefer text message.

Source: Entrepreneur Magazine, March 2008 Edition