eTail, the multi-channel conference from which this blog was sprouted, has this year decided to recognize some technology providers who are true innovators in our industry. We’re thrilled to roll out the red carpet for eCommerce’s “Rising Stars.” These are the companies that the eTail community feels have the leading-edge in value, performance and service excellence and are helping retailers advance their cause.

Some of the business partners listed aren’t “rising” per se, but are already Super Stars! In any case, we wanted to ask our industry who they felt should be recognized. Below is the list of highly esteemed service providers that come recommended by retailers to you.

But before you get to the list, we want to know that we are still compiling recommendations. There are so many creative companies out there working hard to make the digital world easier, and we want to recognize them all. Read to the bottom to see how and why you should submit your recommendation (hint: there’s a treat in it for those of you who submit!)

Data Analytics

Web Trends
– Recommended by Motorcycle Superstore

ROI Revolution
– Recommended by Paulas Choice

Amadesa
– Recommended by Shoebuy.com

Audience Targeting & Audience Data Exchange

Brilig
– Recommended by Babyage.com

Content Marketing

Compendium
– Recommended by Gymboree Play & Music, Taiga Company, Lexi.com, IVLProducts

eMail Deployment

ExactTarget
– Recommended by Motorcycle SuperStore

Bronto
– Recommended by KazosGroup

Zrinity Software
– Recommended by Levenger

Pay Per Click Personalized Retargeting

Criteo
– Recommended by Motorcycle SuperStore

Pay Per Click Marketing

Netx Agency
– Recommended by DYMO/Mimio

Security & Payments

eFraud Security
– Recommended by TheWatchery

International Commerce

FiftyOne
– Recommended by Saks Fifth Avenue

User Generated Content

BazaarVoice
– Recommended by Levenger, Boston Proper, Native Remedies

CRM/Loyalty/Rewards

OrderGroove
– Recommended by DealPal

Attribution Management

RKG (Rimm Kaufmann Group)
-Recommended by Arizona Mail Order

Mobile Commerce, Website Design & Development

Unbound Commerce
– Recommend by Location Based Strategy

Branding Brand
– Recommended by American Express

Search/SEO/SEM Insight

AdGooroo
– Recommended by Thompson Group

SLI Systems
– Recommended by Motorcycle SuperStore

RKG (Rimm Kaufmann Group)
– Recommended by Onlineshoes.com,Woodcraft.com, Arizona Mail Order

ROI Revolution
– Recommended by Paulas Choice

Social Media Tools

Radian6 (Monitoring & Engagement)
– Recommended by Smith+Noble

Janrain (Social Sign-On Enabler)
– Recommended by GuitarCenter.com

Buzz Logic
– Recommended by Anonymous Retailer

LotusJump
– Recommended by Sewell Direct

Covario
– Recommended by Jabra

Rich Media

Limelight Networks
– Recommended by GuitarCenter.com

Easy2Technologies
– Recommended by Lutron Electronics

eCommerce Platform

ChannelAdvisor
– Recommended by Karmaloop, Brookstone

Usablenet
– Recommended by Amtrak, John Lewis

eCommerce Consultant

Selling Machine Partners
– Recommended by Columbia Sportswear

Database Partner

Customer Portfolios
– Recommended by Burton Snowboards

Website Optimization Tools

Monetate
– Recommended by Brookstone

Have a recommendation?

Retailer submissions will be rewarded with a 25% discount off the full attendance price to our eTail East conference.

If you think you’re an appropriate authority on this and would like to submit a recommendation, we want to hear it!

Comment below with your name and company, or contact: eTail@wbresearch.com with the subject “eCommerce Rising Stars” to submit your recommendation today.