Abstract: Techniques are described for initiating a video conferencing and a desktop sharing session are described. The techniques include sending an invitation to participants of the video conferencing and a desktop sharing session and communicating market information among participants of the video conferencing and desktop sharing session.

Abstract: A system and method for disseminating an electronic material over a network. Included is a list defining module that defines a list of at least one intended recipient of the electronic material. An electronic materials receiving module receives and stores the electronic material from a user to be transmitted to the at least one intended recipient on a site processor. A properties association module defines properties to be associated with the electronic material. A generate and send message module provides a message to the at least one intended recipient, wherein the message includes a hyperlink to the electronic material. A system tracking module tracks whether the at least one intended recipient receives the electronic material.