DMNews: EBay sells Skype to private investors

September 2, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Today's News EBay sells Skype to private investors Chantal Todé September 01, 2009 EBay has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Skype communications unit to an investor group led by Silver Lake. Under the terms of the deal, eBay will receive approximately $1.9 billion in cash, a note from the buyer group for $125 million. It will retain approximately a 35% equity investment in Skype. EBay said the deal values Skype at $2.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.   Merkle appoints chief strategy officer for healthcare Chantal Todé September 01, 2009 Database marketing agency Merkle has appointed VP Pete Mehr, Ph.D., chief strategy officer for its healthcare marketing practice, which launched earlier this year. Mehr's responsibilities will include developing and overseeing the execution of physician relationship and consumer/patient relationship marketing programs.   E.L.F. expands relationship with eWay to include social capabilities Nathan Golia September 01, 2009 E.L.F. Cosmetics has tapped eWayDirect, already its e-mail vendor, to power its upcoming e.l.f. Beauty Network social initiative, which will launch later this year. The site is built on EWayDirect's Direct/Connect 4.0 social media platform.   Central Hockey League launches loyalty program Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 01, 2009 The Central Hockey League has partnered with technology service provider Robson Technologies Ltd. to debut CHL Loyalty Rewards. Hockey fans and businesses can earn and redeem points, as well as transfer those points within other rewards programs to which they belong.   All Access Mailing Lists takes over management of two programs September 01, 2009 All Access Mailing Lists has been awarded management of the Midrange Technology Professionals US Database and the Midrange Technology Professionals Canadian Database. The files include both postal and e-mail addresses. The former manager was L.I.S.T. Inc.   From the Print Edition Publishers cross the digital divide Lauren Bell With challenges in print well-documented, newspapers and magazines find that boosting readership requires a multichannel content strategy   Sears finds customers responding to thrifty offers Chantal Todé With its layaway program proving to be popular among Sears and Kmart customers for back-to-school, Sears Holding Corp. has launched a new program designed for cost-conscious consumers looking to manage their holiday shopping.   Web Weekly Five Questions for the Weather Channel about mobile The Weather Channel is one of the most trafficked content sites on mobile phones, with more than 12.5 million unique users visiting the site every month and about 6 million iPhone applications in use. According to AdRelevance, the Weather Channel's mobile WAP site is in the top 10 for mobile Web traffic. DMNews chats with Cameron Clayton, VP of mobile at The Weather Channel about the cable channel's mobile strategy and its plans for the future.   more » Today's lists and databases Country Western Wear Enthusiasts New list — Country Western Wear Enthusiasts — eTargetMedia.com Inc. — This file contains consumers that have requested information on country products. The file is 73% male, average age of prospects is 32. Average income is $45,000.   National Geographic Members International New list — National Geographic Members International — Global DM Solutions — This file contans members of the National Geographic Society who receive the English language edition of the National Geographic magazine as a benefit of membership.   Big Ideas for Small Business Newsletter Recipients by Direct Group New list — Big Ideas for Small Business Newsletter Recipients by Direct Group — Direct Group — This file contains small business professionals who have subscribed to a monthly online newsletter. 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