Wednesday, September 17, 2008

iMedia Brand Summit Coverage - Day 2

Finding solutions, exposing the hype,
and improving the overall marketing mix.
ARTICLES
When the airwaves go digital, the media world as we know it will change forever. Is your brand ready?
Ad agencies are overhyped, and measuring engagement isn't necessarily as important as you may think. Here are some key misconceptions about the interactive industry.
With a winning product, Kraft took a calculated risk on a viral campaign that delivered huge results. Find out how.


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October 6 -9, 2008
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October 21, 2008
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November 10 - 12, 2008
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DMNews: Social, mobile lead engagement for generation Y: Shop.org keynote

September 17, 2008

Today's News

Social, mobile lead engagement for generation Y: Shop.org keynote

Dianna Dilworth September 16, 2008

In today's Shop.org Annual Summit keynote, Grown Up Digital: How the Next Generation is Changing Retail and Marketing, Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics, discussed the role that new technologies and social behaviors are having on how teens consume culture.
 

Countrywide notifies customers of data breach with direct mail

Lauren Bell September 16, 2008

Countrywide is notifying customers that their personal information may have been sold to a third party by a former employee. The mortgage lender, recently acquired by Bank of America, learned of the breach in early August.
 

USPS redesigns Web site

Bryan Yurcan September 16, 2008

The US Postal Service has unveiled a new Web site design, featuring easier navigation for customers and a simplified layout. One aspect of the new layout was an attempt to provide easier links to the most used USPS services, such as online shipping, package pickup, shipping supplies, and printing shipping labels, said USPS spokesman Michael Woods.
 

Bonnier splits Parenting into two different magazines

Lauren Bell September 16, 2008

Bonnier's Parenting magazine will split into two separate editions — Parenting Early Years and Parenting School Years — as of February 2009. The split is intended to help Bonnier segment its audience into better-targeted groups.
 

Full-length video and TV content available on IMDb.com

Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 16, 2008

Users of the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), an online source for information on actors, films and television shows, can now view select full-length movies, shows and trailers for free on the Web site.
 

Nonprofits organizations list on the market

September 16, 2008

Boutique List Services Inc. has introduced the B2B Non Profit Organizations list to the market. This file is a compilation of nonprofits, tax-exempt clubs, organizations and institutions sourced through federal government records.
 

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In This Week's Print Edition

Ensure insurance sales

Bryan Yurcan September 12, 2008

B-to-b insurance can be a tough marketing sell, thanks to stiff competition and busy business decision makers.
 

Optimize sites for search success

September 15, 2008

With more consumers beginning their online shopping sprees on search engines, it's in retailers' best interests to make Web sites search-friendly. Four experts offer their top tips.
 

Today's lists and databases

Ben Bergin Opportunity Buyers

September 17, 2008

New List - Ben Bergin Opportunity Buyers - Macromark - Description: This file contains people who have responded to the Ben Ber­gin money making system. This list is 64% male, with an average unit of sale between $295 and $1,500.
 

They Gotta Have It — Weight Loss and Wellness Infomercial Buyers

September 17, 2008

New List - They Gotta Have It — Weight Loss and Wellness Infomercial Buyers - Infocore - Description: This file contains individu­als who have purchased various weight loss products through DRTV.
 

Concrete Contractor

September 17, 2008

E-mail - Concrete Contractor - MeritDirect - Description: This file contains con­tractors from residential and commer­cial/industrial concrete projects.
 

Senior Citizen Mail Order Buyers E-mail Masterfile

September 17, 2008

E-mail - Senior Citizen Mail Order Buyers E-mail Masterfile - Take 5 Solutions - Description: This file contains senior citizens who spend on travel adven­tures, charitable donations, enter­tainment and other segments. They are 70% female and have an average income of $55,000.
 

Classifieds



Account Coordinator


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.

Email resume and cover letter to drahman@russreid.com Please use "Account Coordinator" as the subject of your email.

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

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The John Caples Awards International Awards is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for creative people in the direct marketing industry to demonstrate, on an international stage, how creativity can be used to solve problems. Now in its 31st year, the Caples Awards continue to honor the best in the industry.

DMNews talks with Holly Pavlika, creative director, G2 Direct & Digital

DMNews' executive editor Sharon Goldman chats with G2 creative director Holly Pavlika about the role of creative in DM; the challenges of developing creative based on driving ROI; and how DM is changing. Click here to listen. 

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