"The Web sites range in style, subject, and content. Some display interesting design. Some feature the latest Interactive technology. Some include exceptional writing. Some are simply helpful resources. But, what all of these sites have in common is that they have made distinct impressions on those who work in the Interactive realm, every single day."
Web sites that demonstrate great marketing/branding:
_ http://nikeid.nike.com/
_ http://tbs.com/veryfunny/
_ http://www.redbullmet.com/met.php
_ http://www.altoids.com/valentines.do
_ http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/
_ http://www.meetfinn.com/flash.asp
Web sites that demonstrate fresh uses of technology:
_ http://www.unicast.com/
_ http://maps.google.com/
_ http://yellowarrow.net
_ http://www.flypentop.com/
_ http://www.backpackit.com
Web sites that demonstrate interesting user interfaces:
_ http://www.shauninman.com/
_ http://businesslogs.com/
_ http://www.powazek.com/
_ http://arcadefire.com/yope.html
_ http://www.digg.com
_ http://www.interactivemirror.net/
Web sites that are useful resources for those in the marketing/advertising fields:
_ http://www.emarketer.com
_ http://www.psfk.com/
_ http://www.coolhunting.com/
_ http://www.commarts.com/
_ http://www.searchenginewatch.com
_ http://www.marketingsherpa.com
_ http://www.emaillabs.com
_ http://www.trendwatching.com/
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