DMNews: Circuit City announces 155 US closures

November 4, 2008 Today's News Circuit City announces 155 US closures Nancy Kearney November 03, 2008 Battered by a weak economy and tightening credit, Circuit City today said it would close 155 US stores and will reduce future openings. The closures will result in the loss of about 17% of its workforce. According to its Web site, the company had 42,974 employees as of February, so the cuts could mean up to about 7,300 jobs.   Today's Christian acquired, plans to relaunch Lauren Bell November 03, 2008 Significant Living, a sister ministry of Total Living International, has acquired Today's Christian magazine for an undisclosed sum. Today's Christian will relaunch as Significant Living's Today's Christian in January 2009. The two magazines will be fully combined as Significant Living by the middle of next year and are expected to reach 140,000 readers.   Kenshoo Search integrates Google Analytics Mary Elizabeth Hurn November 03, 2008 SEM technology provider Kenshoo Ltd. has integrated its end-to-end search marketing platform, Kenshoo Search, with the latest version of Google Analytics software. Marketers using Kenshoo will now be able to access all of their cross channel search data in Google Analytics for increased visibility, reporting and analysis.   New Rubicon service offers ad screening Mary Elizabeth Hurn November 03, 2008 The Rubicon Project has released its Ad Quality Protec­tion Program, which is designed to help keep unwanted ads, such as those containing adult content or promoting competitive brands, off of publishers' Web sites. "If an ad network puts an ad on a site that a publisher doesn't want, the publisher could termi­nate the ad network relationship in a heartbeat," said Frank Add­ante, founder and CEO of The Rubicon Project, based in Los Angeles.   Transcontinental to consolidate direct mail facilities Chantal Todé November 03, 2008 Feeling the impact of the turmoil in the financial marketplace, Transcontinental Inc. said that its US direct mail subsidiary will consolidate production from its Warminster, PA, facility to a facility in Hamburg, PA. As a result, 460 positions are being eliminated in Warminster.   3rd Dimension debuts mobile ad network Dianna Dilworth November 03, 2008 Mobile services firm 3rd Dimension Inc. has debuted a new national mobile advertising network in conjunction with NBC. The mobile advertising network is part of a mobile traffic live video feed, where consumers can look at traffic conditions in various cities nationwide.   Newport News buyers list available November 03, 2008 Direct Media Inc. has introduced the Newport News Lifelines list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals interested in purchasing clothing through seasonal catalogs.   DMNews Weekly Online Poll Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Search for auto sales Sharon Goldman November 03, 2008 For Nissan, the third-largest Japanese automaker, which boasts the Altima, Sentra and Pathfinder in its fleet, 2008 has not been a banner year. US automobile sales have been on a downward slide, as consumers avoid car showrooms in the face of a declining economy and still-high gas prices. In fact, all of the major carmakers have seen double-digit dips in sales — even Nissan, for example, which saw positive sales success over the summer, was bat­tered in September and in October announced a cut in production.   Layoffs rock publishing world Dianna Dilworth November 03, 2008 Newspapers and magazines have taken a huge hit in this economic down­turn as the industry continues to wane with new layoffs.   Today's lists and databases Hospital Personnel November 05, 2008 New E-mail - Hospital Personnel — E-mail - MCH - Description: This file contains e-mail addresses of hospital administrators in the US.   Cages by Design November 05, 2008 New List - Cages by Design - Midwest Direct Marketing Inc. - Description: This file contains custom­ers of high-end pet cages made by Cages by Design.   The Perfect Dog Training System November 05, 2008 New List - The Perfect Dog Training System - Gnames Media Group - Description: This file contains buyers of a dog training program.   Ziff Davis Media Technology Masterfile November 05, 2008 New List - Ziff Davis Media Technology Masterfile - Worldata - Description: This file contains IT profes­sionals in many different industries.   Classifieds Ken Malek Associates, Inc. is dedicated to serving the Direct Response and E-commerce segments for multi-channel marketers. 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