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Among the featured speakers was Eileen Gittins, founder and CEO of self-publishing platform Blurb. Her high-energy keynote illustrated the many tools that have reshaped the publishing business, including mobile apps, and really showcased Gittins' passion for the business, according to Grohs.

Don Pettit, chairman and CEO of cosmetics newcomer Mally Beauty, gave a rousing talk on the ins and outs of building a brand and establishing brand awareness. The top exec of the online/QVC cosmetics giant discussed some of the tools used to put his company on the map in a highly competitive field.