"An asterisk ( * ) (Latin asteriscum "little star", from Greek ἀστερίσκος ) is a typographical symbol or glyph. It is so called because it resembles a conventional image of a star." IT is used to highlight and emphasize. This is why we used this symbol in our tree. Marketing is also the discipline to highlight and emphasize your products and services in the marketplace. Thus the connection. Thanks for your consideration!
Feedback is still positive on your tree design. As I just posted, we are looking to incorporate a "man shouting from the treetops" into the logo. I extended the contest 2 days. Thanks for your contributions and I will keep you updated.
The logo can be provided in different configurations if you like the elements and the font. I hope you still like our design. Thanks for the feedback and ranking.