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		<title>Our New Name</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For almost two years I have advocated on behalf of the industry, first as NY Affiliate Voice then more formally as Affiliate Voice LLC. I have made the decision to change the name of my affiliate advocate business to Affiliate Advocacy. The new domain will be http://affiliateadvocacy.com. My focus remains as it has always been; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wisconsin Sales Tax on Digital Downloads</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a change that may affect some merchants, Wisconsin is the latest state to require sales tax on digital downloads. These downloads may include music, books, ring tones and images. All merchants who include these types of products should consult their accountant and sales tax attorney to ensure they are in compliance. This new law [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Affiliate Education: Evaluating A Merchant Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Affiliate Voice LLC  on October 1 at 12:30 EDT for &#8220;Affiliate Education Call: Evaluating Merchant Affiliate Program&#8221;. During this webinar, we will discuss the variables in choosing which programs to join and promote. The agenda includes how to evaluate a merchant&#8217;s website and program offer and a discussion of interpreting a merchant&#8217;s stats. This webinar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>September Legislative Update Call</title>
		<link>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/september-legislative-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Internet Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Affiliate Voice LLC on Tuesday, September 15 at 12:30 EST as we discuss and prepare for the upcoming legislative session. The purpose of this call is to educate and increase awareness of the likelihood of legislative actions that will impact the affiliate marketing industry in the upcoming year. A special guest lobbyist will provide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Ready Again Maryland</title>
		<link>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/get-ready-again-maryland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Voice Projects]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maryland affiliates will have a couple of months to get ready. State Senator Madaleno has announced that in January 2010 he will once again  introduce new nexus legislation. His proposed legislation will require out of state merchants who have affiliates or advertisers in Maryland to collect sales tax on sales to Maryland residents. Calling it an E-fairness [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Hear the Alarms</title>
		<link>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/do-you-hear-the-alarms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the surface it may have seemed to be a quiet couple of weeks. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.  During the past couple of weeks some merchants are making the very difficult decision to completely end their affiliate programs, many others are using a state by state approach and terminating affiliates from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hey Affiliates, Know Your States Nexus Definition?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For over a year we have attempted to increase awareness of the need for affiliates to be proactive. Being proactive means much more than panicking when your state begins to ponder new legislation to redefine nexus or retailer. Being proactive means taking action long before legislation is pending. It means educating yourself as to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>North Carolina Will Have Internet Sales Tax</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As predicted, on August 7 2009 Governor Beverly Perdue signed the 2009-2011 North Carolina Budget. As a result,  the Internet Sales tax will take effect on September 1. You can read more about this at NYAffiliateVoice &#8211;  North Carolina Budget Signed.  As requested by Affiliate Voice members, I provide more detail there and give the shorter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Survey On Impact of Internet Sales Tax on NY Affiliates</title>
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		<comments>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/survey-on-impact-of-internet-sales-tax-on-ny-affiliates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Summit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past several months we have heard testimony at hearings at legislative sessions regarding the revenue gains due to the new nexus law. The impact of the NY advertising tax or the NY Internet sales tax has been devastating for many NY affiliates. As we continue to work on solutions in New York,  Rhode [...]]]></description>
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		<title>North Carolina Affiliate Tax Seconds Away</title>
		<link>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/north-carolina-affiliate-tax-seconds-away/</link>
		<comments>http://affiliatevoicellc.com/2009/north-carolina-affiliate-tax-seconds-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I reported earlier this morning at NYAffiliateVoice, North Carolina is just moments away from Internet sales tax, both Senate and Representatives accepted the commission report on the budget which includes the Internet sales tax or advertising tax. As of a few moments ago, the North Carolina Senate voted to pass the budget; they did [...]]]></description>
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