Tuesday, September 9, 2008

DMNews' SearchBuzz: From Google Pages to Google Sites

September 9, 2008

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Latest developments in search marketing, from the editors of DMNews:


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From Google Pages to Google Sites

Sara Holoubek September 08, 2008

Two and a half years after its beta launch, Google Page Creator is being phased out and replaced by the more robust Google Sites product. All current Google Pages will be moved to a Google Site by the end of the year, and no new Page Creator accounts are being accepted.
 
Have news? Reach Sara Holoubek at saraholoubek@dmnews.com.

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Yahoo OneSearch new default search engine on AT&T MEdia Net

Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 08, 2008

Yahoo OneSearch is now the default mobile search engine on AT&T's MEdia Net portal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bruce Stewart, VP and GM of Yahoo's Connected Life Americas, said the companies were focused on two major areas for expansion.
 

T-shirt search engine PleaseDressMe.com launches

Ellen Keohane September 04, 2008

PleaseDressMe.com, a new T-shirt search engine, launched on September 1. There is no easy way to search for specific T-shirts on the myriad sites that sell them, said AJ Vaynerchuk, a senior at Boston University who started the site with his brother Gary Vaynerchuk, a wine video blogger; and friend Joe Stump, a lead architect for Digg.com.
 

Amazon introduces in-browser video streaming

Bryan Yurcan September 04, 2008

Amazon.com customers can now stream movies and television shows on their Web browsers through the Amazon Video On Demand service. Previously, customers needed the Amazon Unbox application or a TiVo box to buy from Amazon Video On Demand.
 

Publicis Groupe acquires Seattle-based agency PBJS

Ellen Keohane September 03, 2008

Publicis Groupe has acquired Seattle-based digital marketing and events agency PBJS. PBJS was formed about two and a half years ago, following the merger of Insight Creative and Optimobius Inc., and currently employs 26 people. Its clients include Microsoft, AT&T, Intel, Sephora and the Boys & Girls Club of America.
 

Column

Don't eschew keyword selection in favor of inbound links

Herndon Hasty, senior SEO account manager, Range Online Media September 08, 2008

With the major engines putting more and more focus on the number and quality of inbound links to a given site, search engine optimization (SEO) managers have turned largely to building more links to a site to help it rank as high as possible. However, if this is all that your SEO efforts focus on, you're missing out on a much bigger piece of the puzzle.
 

The DMNews Essential Guide to Search Engine Marketing

How to use ad creative as part of a multivariate test

Ian Lurie, president, Portent Interactive September 08, 2008

Multivariate testing has made it into the mainstream: tools like Google Website Optimizer and Widemile's Page Opti­mizer make sophisticated tests relatively simple.
 

The 2008 DMNews Essential Guide to Search Engine Marketing is now online

June 16, 2008

The 2008 DMNews Essential Guide to Search Engine Marketing is now available as a PDF file. Click on the image or headline to download it.
 



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DMNews: Engagement, measurement emphasized at PMA summit

September 9, 2008

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Engagement and measurement emphasized at PMA summit

Dianna Dilworth September 08, 2008

Measurement and engagement were key themes that resonated through the Promotion Marketing Association's 2008 Digital Marketing Summit today. The conference, titled Digital Marketing Fully Integrated, focused on growing digital channels — social networking, destination Web sites, online video, widgets and mobile marketing — and how these channels can be used to engage consumers.
 

Zillow.com, newspaper publishers form advertising network

Chantal Todé September 08, 2008

Real estate Web site Zillow.com and 11 major newspaper companies have formed an online real estate advertising network. In total, 282 newspapers nationwide are represented in the deal through which sales teams for both Zillow and the newspaper companies will offer each other's premium advertising inventory to their respective client bases.
 

BPA, Nielsen team for multiplatform publisher auditing bundle

Lauren Bell September 08, 2008

BPA Worldwide has partnered with Nielsen Online to enhance its auditing of Web site traffic for business to business publishers.The association will now offer site traffic measurement nearly in real time. Volunteers and BPA members already participating in BPA's log file-based interactive audits will be able to use the service in beta starting this month. It will then be rolled out to all BPA members in January of 2009.
 

Yahoo OneSearch new default search engine on AT&T MEdia Net

Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 08, 2008

Yahoo OneSearch is now the default mobile search engine on AT&T's MEdia Net portal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bruce Stewart, VP and GM of Yahoo's Connected Life Americas, said the companies were focused on two major areas for expansion.
 

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf readies e-mail campaign

Bryan Yurcan September 08, 2008

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will send weekly promotions in celebration of its 45th anniversary to its e-mail database for the next five weeks. Beginning tomorrow, the "It's our birthday, your party" campaign will offer discounts and freebies every Tuesday.
 

Working moms list released

September 08, 2008

The Services Group has introduced the Working Moms list to the market. This is a list of mothers who are also business executives. This is list is sourced through business databases, consumer demographics and self-reported survey data.
 

In This Week's Print Edition

Measuring up

Sharon Goldman September 08, 2008

New interactive and digital capabilities mean a more measurable environment for out-of-home advertisers.
 

Nonprofits adopt social media

Chantal Todé September 08, 2008

Nonprofits have discovered the appeal of social networking applications, especially their ability to offer constituents better ways to communicate with one another and the organization.
 

Today's lists and databases

Secrets to Hidden Wealth

September 09, 2008

New List - Secrets to Hidden Wealth - Net60 - Description: This file contains prospectswho responded to a $29 package containing information on how to access both public and private sources of avail­able money. These financially minded consumers responded to either an infomercial or a direct mail piece.
 

Facilities Managers

September 09, 2008

New List - Facilities Managers - List Service Direct Inc. - Description: This file contains profes­sionals responsible for buying goods and services used to maintain corporate of­fice facilities and apartment complexes.
 

Anime Insider Blow In

September 09, 2008

Inserts - Anime Insider Blow In - Leon Henry Inc. - Description: This file contains sub­scribers to Anime Insider magazine. They are 81% male with an average age of 25 and an average income of $42,000.
 

Garden & Gun Subscribers

September 09, 2008

New List - Garden & Gun Subscribers - RMI Direct Marketing - Description: This file contains sub­scribers to Garden & Gun, which offers articles and features on the art, culture, cuisine, landscape and recreational op­portunities of the American South.
 

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Nation's leading mktg. agency (Pasadena, CA) for direct response fundraising seeks Account Coordinator. Entry-level position will work with acct. team to help nonprofits in fundraising and communication efforts. Must have attn. to detail & high standards of quality, be customer service & solution oriented, innovative, creative & energetic; display strong written & oral communication skills, and work well in a team. Must be able to flex as daily priorities change. Prof. in MS apps. required. Production exp. & college deg. preferred.

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For a very small investment you can own or lease this fully equipped, 3000 sq.ft. 60 seat Call Center; located in North Georgia where the labor supply is excellent. It's staffed, trained and ready to go. If you need to start up or expand your current customer contact capabilities, you will accomplish your goal with virtually no delays or start-up problems.

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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.

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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.

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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
 
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Ecommerce/Web Merchandising Marketing Manager $80-100K
Director, B-B Marketing Small Biz  $120/140K
 
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Direct Marketing Manager- Canadian French required - $85K
Sr. Copywrite - $95-100K
Account Manager/Sales Database Solutions - $70-100K
 
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Associate Creative Director - $80K
Copywriter- Direct Agency - $90K
 
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Marketing Manager   $70K
Online Marketing Manager  $65K
 
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Account Manager (MD)   $55K
Account Manager/Client Relations (VA)   $80K
 
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WA
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