The much talked about Marqui money for comment program starts Monday with 15 yet to be named bloggers begin inserting mentions of Marqui’s hosted communications management services into their blogs for $800 USD per month + sign up bonuses. Marqui is said to be spending $180,000 USD on editorial comment in the coming months and is primarily targeting blogs to spread their message. Only definite signing to date is Marc Canter, who is also an advisory board member of the company, and has clearly posted on his site that he is being paid to blog for the company, although there is no obligation for others to disclose their relationship.

Looks like a case for the Blog Ethics Committee…..