DMNews: Gap acquires catalog and Internet retailer Athleta

September 24, 2008 Advertisement V12 Group has the Voters Voice With less than 100 days until the General Election, V12 has the appropriate channel to get your Voters Voice (masterfile) and move your cause's effort to a Victory! Voters Voice contains postal, email, and telephone for all voting segments. Also have Generation X Voters, Generation Y Voters. Call or Email today for postal, email and phone counts for your party's targeted campaign! (732) 842-1001 | sales@v12group.com Today's News Gap acquires catalog and Internet retailer Athleta Chantal Todé September 23, 2008 Gap Inc. has agreed to acquire catalog and Internet retailer Athleta Inc. for approximately $150 million in cash. The move will likely bolster its online business and presence in the growing women's active apparel sector.   Mobile legal issues still nascent: ERA Bryan Yurcan September 23, 2008 Mobile marketing, specifically text message marketing, is so new that it does not have many laws or statutes governing it. But if marketers stick to privacy and opt-in rules that already exist for other mediums, they should be able to avoid legal pratfalls, said Roger Colaizzi, an attorney with Venable LLP.   Branding firm Siegel & Gale extends reach into digital Chantal Todé September 23, 2008 Branding firm Siegel & Gale has formed a new dynamic media practice, embracing digital media. "Clients are realizing that what's important is that their brand platform is built and centered around the needs of consumers who are coming in touch with brands as much online as in the real world," said Thomas Mueller, who has been appointed global director of the dynamic media practice.   Didit insures its search campaigns Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 23, 2008 Search engine marketing agency Didit will now issue up to $1 million in Campaign Performance Security Accounts (PSAs) to clients that launch new search campaigns in the fourth quarter of 2008.   Anti-spam firms keep up the fight with new products and partnerships Dianna Dilworth September 23, 2008 While spam has been plaguing the e-mail space since its inception, e-mail services firms are always trying to stay ahead in the fight for legitimacy on the Web. This week, e-mail service provider Message Systems partnered with Vade Retro, the security division of GOTO Software, to help protect service providers from spam attacks.   DMI now manages auto parts buyers list September 23, 2008 Direct Media Inc. is the new list manager of the Pace Performance Products List. These auto parts buyers are motor sports, hunting and fishing, sports, music and video games enthusiasts.   DMNews Weekly Online Poll Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Use social media to reach teens Lauren Bell September 19, 2008 It can be tricky to target the media-saturated teen market. But if you can't reach them, join them, experts say — by going to where they hang out online.   Beech-Nut chooses Epsilon Lauren Bell September 22, 2008 In an effort to increase its market share in the baby food sector and become the top national brand, upstate New York-based baby food company Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. has tapped Epsilon for a series of direct marketing campaigns.   Today's lists and databases Gerber Babies September 24, 2008 New List - Gerber Babies - Lake Group Media - Description: This file contains people with children who have responded to a promotion. This file is generated from a variety of sources that include mail-in certificates, premium offers, and pro­gram registrants.   Songs of Love Foundation Donors September 24, 2008 New List - Songs of Love Foundation Donors - Songs of Love Foundation - Description: This file contains donors to the Songs of Love Foundation, a charity that has helped over 16,000 seriously ill children, in more than 500 hospitals across the country. They are 60% male and 82% are homeowners.   Therapists E-mail List September 24, 2008 E-mail - Therapists E-mail List - Dunhill International List Co. - Description: This file contains state-licensed therapists. These include speech therapists, hearing therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists and physical therapists.   Zoom-In Online E-mail list September 24, 2008 E-mail - Zoom-In Online E-mail list - Direct Effect Media Services - Description: This file contains registered users of Zoom-In, a professional commu­nity and networking site for professionals in film, photography, audio production, design and the Web.   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. 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. 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