Chris Baggott is co-founder and CEO of Compendium Blogware. Chris has been a leader in marketing for more than 20 years and was recently named 21 of the 100 Most Influential Marketers of 2009. Chris is author of a book from Wiley: Email Marketing By The Numbers. He is also one of the featured marketers in the new book from Wiley: Online Marketing Heroes: Interviews with 25 Successful Online Marketing Gurus
Austin first conceived of the value of linking old and new email addresses when he was trying to locate an old friend. Austin won national recognition for his innovative technical work with the UN and the Carnegie Foundation. The Direct Marketing Educational Foundation recently named Austin a “Rising Star,” an award bestowed on four individuals under 40 across the country who have demonstrated strong leadership skills, a track record of outstanding results, and a solid reputation for "giving back" through direct marketing education.