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October 19, 2009 Check out DMNews on your smartphone  ADVERTISEMENT Learn tactics for driving holiday marketing success Want to ring in strong sales this season? Download your complimentary copy of the 2009 holiday marketer: Benchmark & trend report from Experian Marketing Services for a detailed analysis of consumer insight, customer data management, direct mail, social networks and online communities, email and search marketing specific to customer engagement during the holidays. Today's News Experts: No USPS rate increase could result in customer retention Frank Washkuch Direct mailers are calling the US Postal Service's announcement that it will not raise rates for almost all of its shipping categories next year a welcome surprise, especially considering that many were preparing additional funding for a rate increase.   Ogilvy, MarketShare Partners release multichannel media spend tool Cara Wood In response to increasing advertiser focus on ROI, Ogilivy & Mather and MarketShare Partners are teaming up to offer marketing effectiveness tools measuring results and predicting optimal media spend across digital, direct, TV, radio and marketing channels.   Report shows popular brands shine online Chantal Todé Online retailers are reporting increased profitability and market-share growth despite the current economic downturn, with the biggest brands performing better than smaller rivals, according to the third report in Shop.org's "State of Online Retailing 2009" series.   Brookstone appoints Boire president, CEO Carol Krol Brookstone announced October 16 it has appointed Ronald Boire president and CEO. Boire will also join Brookstone's board of directors. Boire previously served as president for North America and corporate EVP for Toys "R" Us.   Statlistics gets HCPro masterfile HCPro awarded Statlistics management of its masterfile on October 1. The file is culled from readers of HCPro's products, which include 'HealthLeaders' magazine, newsletters, e-newsletters, webinars, books and videos, and seminars and conferences. All relate to healthcare regulation and healthcare compliance.   From the Print Edition Direct to drive social and behavioral gains The economy will be top of mind for attendees at this year's Direct Marketing Association annual conference in San Diego, but direct marketers also see advantages and opportunities   Database stays healthy in downturn Cara Wood InfoGroup's Fairfield talks about trends in the data, research and marketing services industry   Web Weekly Five questions for: Lisa Lynn, director of marketing and communications at UPS Chantal Todé UPS launched a new insert marketing service in early October in five US metropolitan areas with Bed Bath and Beyond, Men's Wearhouse and Zappos. DMNews chats with Lisa Lynn, director of marketing and communications at UPS, about ways the program differs from traditional insert media, the overall challenges marketers face and how to make a statement in white.   more » Today's lists and databases DatAdvantage EMAIL - Beauty & Skincare Product Buyers DatAdvantage EMAIL - Beauty & Skincare Product Buyers - Focus USA - This file contains people who have gone online looking for information and special promotions to purchase beauty and skincare products. Suggested usage includes e-mail health and beauty, fashion, jewelry, diet and fitness offers.   Emergency Medicine Practice Newsletter Business Mailing List Emergency Medicine Practice Newsletter Business Mailing List - Edith Roman Associates - This file contains emergency room physicians, physician assistants, residents, and nurse practitioners who subscribe or have inquired about the Emergency Medicine Practice Newsletter.   American SMS / Mobile Messaging Masterfile American SMS / Mobile Messaging Masterfile - eTargetMedia.com Inc. - Description: This file contains tech-savvy mobile subscribers have made their mobile phones a primary source of data, communication and entertainment. They are responsive to messages through the medium.   Classified 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 YES—we are VERY busy with employers looking to HIRE—Here are several "HOT" positions that we are currently recruiting for: NEW YORK CITY Fulfillment Manager $90K Customer Service Manager $75K Online Marketing Manager $85K Merchandising Manager $85K Direct Marketing Manager $75K LONG ISLAND Marcom Manager-B-B $115k Marketing Manager-TradeShow $115k CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Sr. Marketing Manager $70K PHILADELPHIA Online Marketing Manager (Retention) Affiliate Marketing Manager SAN FRANCISCO Mobile Marketing $150K + BOSTON METRO Direct Mail Production Specialist $50k Catalog Product Manager $80k Account Exec-Client Services $50k Sr. Account Exec-Client Services $65k Account Manager-Client Services $65k Account Director Client Services $100k CONNECTICUT Call Center- Supervisor $50k Direct Mail/ CRM Manager $85k VIRTUAL Biz Dev/Sr. Sales Executive $100k 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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Box 383 Yardley, PA 19067 215-579-2070 Or visit our website: www.kenmalek.com In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds 30th Anniversary Celebrate DMNews' 30th anniversary by sharing your knowledge of direct marketing history DMNews on LinkedIn See what the industry is saying about our 30th anniversary and share your own comments about DMNews DMNews is accepting nominations for its second annual Top 30 under 30 Direct and Digital Marketers. CLICK HERE to nominate someone today Caples Community Ogilvy creative director David Korchin explains the insight behind Vaseline's "Prescribe the Nation" viral campaign Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles
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