DMNews: Newmark uses 'nerd perspective' to advantage: DMA08 keynote

October 16, 2008 Today's News Newmark uses 'nerd perspective' to advantage: DMA08 keynote Mary Elizabeth Hurn October 15, 2008 Craig Newmark, founder of the classified ad listing and online community site Craigslist, said his "nerd perspective" informs everything he does. Newmark made his comments at this morning's DMA08 keynote speaker, where he worked the crowd with a remote-control rim shot, explaining that he has "ACS — attempted comedy syndrome."   Omniture acquires Mercado's site search and merchandising business David Ward October 15, 2008 Business optimization software provider Omniture has acquired Mercado's site search and merchandising business for $6.5 million and the assumption of certain liabilities. The deal will enable Orem, UT-based Omniture to expand its site search and merchandizing solutions, especially in the retail space.   Circuit City's holiday marketing focuses on price consistency Chantal Todé October 15, 2008 By making the new "One Price Promise" campaign the focus of its holiday marketing program, Circuit City hopes to ensure holiday shoppers know its prices are the same whether they're shopping in store, online or by phone.   Newsmax adds Alterian data capabilities Lauren Bell October 15, 2008 Newsmax Media, a print and online publisher, has opted to use Alterian's Data Discovery and Visualization (DDV) tool as part of its e-mail marketing strategy. Alterian already provides Newsmax's e-mail marketing platform, Alterian Messenger, which allows the news company to chart click-through and open rates for its e-mail alerts and newsletters.   Reminisce magazine list from Direct Media October 15, 2008 Direct Media has introduced the Reminisce Reiman Publications list to the market. These are subscribers to Reminisce, which allows older readers to take a stroll down memory lane.   DMNews Video DMNews' Cara Wood talks with G2 Worldwide exec Larry Kimmel at DMA 08 October 15, 2008 DMNews editor in chief Cara Wood discussses accountability and marketing in tough economic times with G2 Worldwide's Larry Kimmel at the DMA 08 Conference & Expo.   DMNews' Cara Wood chats with Euro RSCG's Ron Bess October 14, 2008 DMNews editor in chief Cara Wood sits down with Euro RSCG president and CEO Ron Bess to talk about interactive marketing and the state of the industry at the DMA 08 Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.   more » DMNews Weekly Online Poll Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition E-mail list rental may fall out of favor Dianna Dilworth October 13, 2008 Last week, the e-mail list industry saw the biggest decline it had seen in 20 years, according to Worldata's Fall 2008 List Price Index. Permission-based e-mail business-to-business lists, the highest-priced category with an October 2008 straight average price of $293/M, took the biggest hit, with a decrease of $12/M from last year.   Marketing, Chicago style Bryan Yurcan October 13, 2008 Euro RSCG's Bess on millennials, the holidays and more   Today's lists and databases DCU Personal Checks PIP Collation Envelope October 16, 2008 Inserts - DCU Personal Checks PIP Collation Envelope - Stanton Direct Marketing Inc. - Description: This file contains individuals who are interested in cosmetic and skin care, book clubs, children's products and health and beauty ads. They are 75%female with an average income of $50,000 and an average order of $25.   CGC Kitchen Gadget TV Buyers October 16, 2008 New List - CGC Kitchen Gadget TV Buyers - CGC Consulting Services Inc. - Description: This file contains mostly homeowners who have purchased a time-saving kitchen device. These are credit card holders who can be responsive to many different types of offers includ­ing travel, time shares, kitchen products, magazines, or books.   Hispanic Investors Report October 16, 2008 New List - Hispanic Investors Report - Listdata Management Services - Description: This file contains 70% male subscribers to the Hispanic Investors Report. They have purchased newslet­ters and/or financial service products for money-making investment advice.   Civil Servants and Government Employees October 16, 2008 New List - Civil Servants and Government Employees - Dunhill International List Co. - Description: This file contains profes­ sionals working for the public good including teachers, fire fights, military personnel, police officers, government employees, and civil service members.   Classifieds Web Business Analyst Senior Retention Manager Classmates online is one of the top 3 social networking sites because we provide value to our users by offering connections to people who matter. And we're poised to take the lead in the social media revolution with a team of passionate, innovative thinkers. We are currently filling several new Marketing roles with, of course, a focus on online.  Classmates Online is located in Renton, WA just outside Seattle but WE ARE MOVING TO SEATTLE in 2009!!! Email your resumes and cover letter to khiller@classmates.com Please indicate the job that best matches your skills and interests! Our career site is located at: http://unitedonline.com/careers/index.html Sales Professional Sales opportunity for the independent salesperson that is a take charge individual. NYC based print contractor looking for the right individual with DM, Commerical & POP sales. Base + comm. + benefits. Contact in confidence Marvin Deitch PMG Services, Inc. 212 633 0393 mdeitch@pmgservices.net Ken Malek Associates, Inc. is dedicated to serving the Direct Response and E-commerce segments for multi-channel marketers. Our client base is nation and international in scope and our areas of expertise include all major specialty areas including marketing, database marketing, information systems, marketing analysis, web marketing and development, merchandising, creative, telemarketing, customer service, inventory management, finance, operations and senior management. In addition, we have experience providing placements in list management/brokerage and outside vendor service organizations. What separates Ken Malek Associates, Inc. from other search organizations is, first and foremost, our passion for and fluency in the direct marketing industry and over 50 years of collective corporate and executive experience. Please contact us at: P.O. Box 383 Yardley, PA 19067 215-579-2070 Or visit our website: www.kenmalek.com CRANDALL ASSOCIATES, INC. WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU! In our 35 years of recruiting in this industry, we have been in touch with many talented direct marketers. We have talked to Copywriters and Database Managers, Catalog Directors and Circulation Managers, Presidents of companies (to help chart their next move, or to help them find talent for their own firm), and everybody in between, from coast to coast. Have we talked to you? We would like to! Please give Wendy Weber a call at (516)767-6800, or visit our website: www.crandallassociates.com, to get better acquainted. THE Direct Marketing Recruiters We specialize in Direct/Internet Marketing Recruitment-servicing all industries Eda Zullo ezullo@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 Peg Hoerres phoerres@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 www.smithhanley.com/documents/DirectMarketing.pdf Several "HOT" positions that we are currently recruiting for: Metro New York Manhattan Web Marketing/Designer    $90K Director of Marketing & Operations   $150K VP Media & Marketing       $150K   NJ Email Marketing Manager $85K Director Consulting & Strategy $125K   Suburbs-CT/LI/Westchester Catalog Circ. Planning    $68K Ecommerce/Web Merchandising Marketing Manager $80-100K Director, B-B Marketing Small Biz  $120/140K   New England MA Direct Marketing Manager- Canadian French required - $85K Sr. Copywrite - $95-100K Account Manager/Sales Database Solutions - $70-100K   Upstate NY Associate Creative Director - $80K Copywriter- Direct Agency - $90K   Mid-Atlantic States PA Marketing Manager   $70K Online Marketing Manager  $65K   VA/MD/DC Metro Account Manager (MD)   $55K Account Manager/Client Relations (VA)   $80K   West Coast CA Director, CRM Loyalty $160K   WA Direct Marketing Manager- B-B lead generation  $90-125K For more opportunities PLEASE visit our website www.smithhanley.com For additional info regarding our practice and how we service THE DIRECT MARKETING INDUSTRY - contact us at 203 319-4300. In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds DMNews seeking e-commerce experts DMNews is seeking submissions for its upcoming 2008 Essential Guide to E-Commerce, which will be published as a supplement in our December 8 issue. Click here for more information. 30 under 30 Know someone who's a young marketing whiz, who is a creative, innovative thinker and who drives results? Someone who clearly is going to have a long and successful career in the industry? DMNews wants to know about it. We are now accepting nominations for DMNews' first-ever "30 under 30" special feature, to be posted on Thursday, December 11. This Web-exclusive feature will profile thirty direct, database and interactive marketers under the age of 30, from both the agency/vendor side and the client side. To nominate someone, please download the entry form here and e-mail the completed form to 30under30@dmnews.com. Individuals nominated must be under the age of 30 as of 12/11/08. Submissions must not exceed two pages. Please include a hi-res color headshot photo of the nominee. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Goldman at Sharon.goldman@dmnews.com. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17. 3 Tips: word-of-mouth marketing Three experts each offer their best tips on how to reach those all-important "influencers." Click here to read. FREE WHITEPAPERS View More Research DMNews Jobs Market Client Relations Account Managers Direct Group   Robbinsville, New Jersey Data Processing Programmer Analysts Direct Group   Robbinsville, New Jersey Direct Marketing Segment Manager The Reisa Group, Inc.   Lansdowne, Virginia Vice President Account Supervisor Euro RSCG Life New York, New York Senior Marketing Analyst National Geographic Society Washington, District of Columbia Office Assistant Company Confidential New York, New York
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