2007 proved to be one heck of a year for us. We have surely seen our share of high and lows but one thing always remained constant...our desire to continually better this company. That desire has created an environment of constant change within the organization that is echoed outside of the organization. We are always looking for ways to do things better and improve our offering for our customers. 2008 will be no different. In fact, 2008 will usher in some of the biggest changes yet.
I want to thank those of you who have stuck by us through all the changes and challenges we have had throughout the last year. Creating a new industry isn't easy. There is no play book to look at, no successful companies to mirror in our space. We have to try things out, see how they work and make adjustments as needed. We always have the best intentions in mind, though I am sure sometimes it may not seem that way.
We have created a special community here. It's the reason I get out of bed in the morning. I love the team members I work with and the people we serve as a company, no matter how crazy you are (Mr. Fab). I am blessed in that I love what I do. There are certainly days when our friends at GOOG and TC drive me a bit batty, but I am more than willing to deal with those days in exchange for being part of this community.
So what will 2008 hold for IZEA? I have a few predictions:
1. SocialSpark will be incredibly successful. Blog Sponsorships will takeoff.
2. Pete will finally stop talking with that fake British accent.
3. Mike Arrington and I will write a book together on the power of controversy.
4. There will be no less than 2 weddings and 2 engagements within our team.
5. We will finally move into our new office.
6. PostieCon will be held in Orlando.
7. Marcus and someone from the IZEA team will start dating.
8. Cass will finally knit me my clown sweater.
9. Posties who lost PR will regain it, but it won't matter because of RR.
10. We will at least double our sales of 2007.
11. Half of these predications won't come true.
In all seriousness I am fired up for 2008. It is going to be extremely exciting and I can't wait to release SS and IZEARanks. What are your predications?
I've got a party at my house tonight to get ready for... I'll see you all next year (that never gets old).
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InvestorBlogger said...
Happy New Year, Ted! I hope everything you wish for comes true in 2008! BTW, I didn't get the invite to your party yet! I guess it was lost in the post, eh ;)
It's already New Year in Taipei... ! Big fireworks at 101, too! Check out the videos on YouTube...
Dec 31, 2007 11:59:41 AM
xBrain said...
I really do hope that the coming advertiser choose vase on the RR or IzeaRank not the PR..all the best izea !!
Dec 31, 2007 12:52:02 PM
Archit T said...
Happy New Year everybody! (Well its already midnight here in India) :D
Dec 31, 2007 2:11:55 PM
AC Investor Blog said...
For all PPP Team and community of Bloggers, I wish a Happy Near Year !!
May the year 2008 bring for you and your families Success, Healthiness and Happiness.
Ted, do you remember these words? Keep going !!! keep growing !!! I'll keep posting !!! Well, AC is waiting for great news in 2008 from you, to surprise us again.
All the best for PPP Team !!!!
AC Investor Blog
Dec 31, 2007 3:05:11 PM
Bob said...
It's fun to read too much into stuff:
here are the half of the ten that will be true:
1. SocialSpark will be incredibly successful. Blog Sponsorships will takeoff.
5. We will finally move into our new office.
6. PostieCon will be held in Orlando.
10. We will at least double our sales of 2007.
And the last one would either be the engagements and weddings or the PR regain
Dec 31, 2007 3:28:37 PM
Joe Vaughn said...
I wonder which team members will be getting engaged/married..... Ted?!
Joe V
Dec 31, 2007 3:45:42 PM
Tina Kubala said...
2008 will be the year of the Postie! It's going to be a good one.
Jan 1, 2008 1:22:35 AM
Tina Kubala said...
2008 will be the year of the Postie! It's going to be a good one.
Jan 1, 2008 1:22:53 AM
marcus said...
Number 7 would be nice. :) happy new Year everyone
Jan 1, 2008 2:09:14 PM
David Mackey said...
The writing a book with Arrington is the one that is sure to come true.
Jan 1, 2008 10:37:31 PM
Cass said...
2 words. Nev. Er. But I might be persuaded to do a tie. That sweater is hideous, Ted. Life is too short to knit ugly stuff.
Happy New Year! I totally look forward to another successful 2008 with IZEA.
Jan 2, 2008 12:22:48 PM
Lisa Marie Mary said...
I can't wait for Social Spark to come out to play!!! Love your predictions - those are great! Go Marcus! ;)
The party at your place looked like a TON of fun!!
I would love it if Postiecon were in Orlando - would be much easier to travel to than Las Vegas, although, I'd love to hang at Julie's!
I just watched the video at Social Spark - I hadn't seen it until now - I'm all fired up again, like I was the day you and Pete unveiled it!
Speaking of Pete...he must never, ever lose his accent! Never!
Jan 2, 2008 2:13:30 PM
Mr. Fabulous said...
You had me at "crazy"...
I love you, man!
Jan 2, 2008 8:15:50 PM
dragonfly183 said...
That sweater is awful. I do have a vision of matt cutts getting fired and all of us getting our PR back. I even put a hex on him. I hope it works :)
Jan 3, 2008 11:09:56 AM
Liz (Looney Mom) said...
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Jan 3, 2008 11:52:50 PM
Christine said...
Postie-Con should TOTALLY be held in Orlando - then I'd have half a chance of going this time! Plus, Pleasure Island is awesome, we could do a Postie Disney trip ;)
I'm really excited about this year!
Jan 4, 2008 1:08:00 AM
Selif said...
Socialspark might take off, however having the site's content embedded within an Apple quicktime movie is not what I'd call user friendly.
I for one don't like having to have plugins in order to read a website and I REFUSE TO INSTALL APPLE QUICKTIME!!
Jan 6, 2008 2:23:01 PM