DMNews' Database Weekly: The Kahala taps ClickSquared for database, e-mail marketing

November 13, 2008 News The Kahala taps ClickSquared for database, e-mail marketing Lauren Bell November 12, 2008 The Kahala Hotel and Resort has signed ClickSquared Inc. to help build its interactive relationship marketing communications program. With ClickSquared, the Kahala will focus on database and e-mail marketing to create personalized interactive communications for its guests, based on their individual preferences.   TNS launches retail practice, hot products list Chantal Todé November 12, 2008 Media and marketing intelligence firm TNS, which was recently acquired by WPP Group, has launched a new retail and consumer products practice.   M Financial Group turns to SmartOffice for CRM Lauren Bell November 12, 2008 M Financial Group has shifted its CRM functions into E-Z Data's hosted SmartOffice platform. Member firms of the national financial services organization will now use SmartOffice practice management and data tools. M Financial also will use E-Z Data's SmartIntegrator, which makes it easier to combine other functionalities and upgrades with the system.   Meijer taps QuantiSense for database, consulting work Lauren Bell November 12, 2008 Meijer, a retailer with stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, has enlisted QuantiSense for business intelligence (BI), data warehousing and consulting work.   Nielsen and WPP swap data assets Lauren Bell November 11, 2008 The Nielsen Co. and WPP have agreed to trade some research and data assets in response to regulatory requirements.   Column Obama: Technology and customer service Bruce Dresser, CMO, Echopass November 12, 2008 In advance of Obama's election victory, it was clear that the US and global economies would be in trouble for a while. Whoever would become President-elect, one lingering consequence would be the need for companies in most, if not all, sectors of the economy to reduce capital expenditures. That didn't mean customer service should have to suffer or that technology expense would cease, but that enterprises would need to find alternative solutions to meet both ends of the customer care requirements: keeping their technology current and meeting customer service goals.   DMNews' Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing & Data Services The DMNews Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services is now online January 28, 2008 The DMNews Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services is available as a PDF. Click on the image or headline to download it.

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DMNews: Valassis plans layoffs following Q3 results

November 13, 2008 Today's News Valassis plans layoffs following Q3 results Bryan Yurcan November 12, 2008 Valassis Communications Inc. said it would be cutting about 3% of its US work force, coming on the heels of a third-quarter loss of $5.2 million.   TNS launches retail practice, hot products list Chantal Todé November 12, 2008 Media and marketing intelligence firm TNS, which was recently acquired by WPP Group, has launched a new retail and consumer products practice.   M Financial Group turns to SmartOffice for CRM Lauren Bell November 12, 2008 M Financial Group has shifted its CRM functions into E-Z Data's hosted SmartOffice platform. Member firms of the national financial services organization will now use SmartOffice practice management and data tools. M Financial also will use E-Z Data's SmartIntegrator, which makes it easier to combine other functionalities and upgrades with the system.   Associated Press, Virgin Mobile debut new mobile Web sites Dianna Dilworth November 12, 2008 The Associated Press has teamed up with Virgin Mobile USA to create two new teen-inspired mobile Web sites. The AP Entertainment and CUBI, "Can You Believe It?" mobile Web sites are accessible by Virgin Mobile USA customers from the VirginXL on-deck homepage.   SplashCast chosen for Entercom's social network marketing Mary Elizabeth Hurn November 12, 2008 Entercom Communications Corporation, a US-based radio broadcasting group, has tapped SplashCast, an emerging media content syndication service, for its social network marketing efforts. SplashCast microchannels, which are virtual, interactive, embeddable TVs, will be available on the Web sites of 70 of Entercom's radio stations.   Lotame releases Time Spent technology for social networks Mary Elizabeth Hurn November 12, 2008 Lotame has released its Time Spent technology, which is part of its Crowd Control advertising platform. This technology allows companies to track how much time consumers spend in front of and engaged with advertisements on social networking sites such as Bebo, Flixter, Meez and Fotolog.   Book readers list now available November 12, 2008 RMI Direct Marketing Inc. has introduced the Book Readers of America with E-mail Addresses list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals who enjoy reading in their spare time.   DMNews Weekly Online Poll Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Reach out for the needy Chantal Todé November 10, 2008 An increase in demand means nonprofit organizations providing social services must pump up their outreach efforts.   Toy regulations affect direct retailers Chantal Todé November 10, 2008 Toy catalog and Internet retailers are scrambling to meet deadlines for new regulations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding the banning of lead and phthalates in toys, as well as how they inform consumers about toy safety warnings.   Today's lists and databases Jewish Business Executive Source November 13, 2008 New List - Jewish Business Executive Source - Market Builders - Description: This file contains Jewish business owners. 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