Shop.org Updates for the New Year

SHOP.ORG UPDATES: CAN'T MISS DEADLINES & DATES Dear Industry Professional, Happy New Year to you from the Shop.org Team!  Below are some important dates to add to your calendar.   STRATEGY & INNOVATION FORUM - 3.5 weeks left! February 2 - 4, 2009 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando, FL Early Deadline is TODAY - Friday, January 9:  Retail members can still get their company's free pass and everyone else will still save $300 or more off the onsite registration fee. Register by the end of today!     Hotel Reservation Deadline is next week: After Thursday, January 15 you may not be able to get the room block rate we've secured with the resort. See the hotel page for more information. Too expensive? No way! Inexpensive Airfare is still available. There are some inexpensive flights available to Orlando from several major cities: NYC starting at $148, Chicago at $156 and SF or Oakland at $162! *Airfares valid as of 1/7/09 (source: Expedia.com). Other Forum News: Innovation Contest Voting ends Friday, Jan 16 EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: Looking for Vendor/Retailer Case Studies - email Content Manager, Artemis Ebneyousef for information. Hotel Reservation Deadline is Thursday, Jan 15 Great Networking Opportunities: A NEW Networking Dinner has been added to Monday’s Opening Reception for more networking. Want to learn how to engage with Shop.org? Attend the Newcomers Reception from 5:30 - 6:30 on Monday.  Tuesday night Networking Reception and Dinner to be held at the South Beach Pool and Piazza area! NOT A MEMBER? Retailers: If you’re not a member yet, be sure to learn how you can get a FREE PASS to each of our four events. Non-Retailers also enjoy great savings. Non-Retailers: If interested in sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, contact Stacy Cornell. GREAT eCOMMERCE RESOURCES • SmartBrief – sign up for this daily newsletter • Shop.org eCommerce Job Board • Shop.org Blog eHoliday Post Holiday Survey Participants Needed Participate in Shop.org’s eHoliday Study through Monday, Jan 12 Participate in the post-holiday season survey by Monday, Jan 12. The survey will track whether retailers followed through with their pre-determined holiday plans and how those plans changed as the season progressed. Email research@shop.org to participate. Participants receive the research results for free. Shop.org Members Only Corner   Upcoming Shop.org Webinars: January 28, 1:00 - 2:00pm EST How Washington Can Affect The Web – What you Don’t Know May Hurt You. February 24, 1:00 - 2:00pm EST - SAVE THE DATE Tips For “Word of Mouth” Success for Retailers  March 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST - SAVE THE DATE Maximizing Google Both Domestically and Internationally NOT A MEMBER YET? Shop.org membership community benefits:  Our strong community gives our members the guidance and influence they need to innovate and move their Internet retail business forward. Last week 100 people joined Shop.org's LinkedIn community. Did You? Join us on LinkedIn, Facebook or the Shop.org Member online community. Retailers Only - Members and Non-Members SAVE THE DATE!  State of Retailing Online Study 2009 survey will deploy in Feb 2009.  Sign up to participate – email Fiona Swerdlow, Shop.org Research Head at swerdlowf@shop.org. Free Regional Dinners in Feb and March Shop.org will host free Regional Retailer-only dinners in San Francisco Feb 18 and Los Angeles Feb 19.  You don't have to be a member to check out these FREE dinners, but Retailers Only please! February 2/18 - San Francisco 2/19 - Los Angeles March 3/25 - New York 3/26 - Boston

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January 9, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Today's News BusinessWeek publisher McGraw-Hill makes cuts Lauren Bell January 08, 2009 In a company-wide restructuring, McGraw-Hill Cos. has cut 375 jobs, including 70 from its Information and Media group.   FedEx cuts marketing budget Bryan Yurcan January 08, 2009 FedEx Corp. will slash its marketing budget by 25% this year, the company said.   The Limited signs with Merkle for database marketing Chantal Todé January 08, 2009 The Limited has signed a multiyear agreement with database marketing agency Merkle to provide a comprehensive marketing database infrastructure, database marketing strategy, advanced analytics and data-driven customer insight.   MRM Worldwide launches data platform Lauren Bell January 08, 2009 The UK office of digital marketing agency MRM Worldwide is adding deeper data measurement and analytics capabilities to its services with the launch of the DBExpress platform.   USPS, Capital One dispute remains in discovery Bryan Yurcan January 08, 2009 An ongoing dispute between the US Post­al Service and Capital One regarding a negotiated service agreement (NSA) — a contract between the USPS and the mailer that provides customized pricing incentives — is still in the discovery phase.   Office Depot, international retailer sign franchise pact Nancy Kearney January 08, 2009 Office Depot and international retailer MH Alshaya Co.have agreed to sell office products and services under the Office Depot name in several Middle Eastern countries.   Meredith closes Country Home magazine Nancy Kearney January 08, 2009 Meredith Corp. has shuttered Country Home magazine, trimmed some 250 jobs corporate-wide, and moved some creative functions from New York to its Des Moines, IA headquarters.   Catalog blow-in list now available January 08, 2009 Leon Henry has introduced the Picket Fence Catalog Blow-In list to the market. This list is composed of individuals who receive the Picket Fence catalog, which features home décor, gardening, car and garage products.   Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll Have your say: USPS proposal DMNews readers debate the costs of the USPS proposal in the Federal Register for new standards to improve the efficiency of letter-size booklets and folded self-mailers. Join the discussion at www.dmnews.com/talk-back In This Week's Print Edition Creative campaigns from Best Western International, Arizona Office of Tourism and Virginia Blood Services January 05, 2009   Build relationships during a downturn Eric Holmen, president, SmartReply January 05, 2009 It's official: the US economy is in a recession, and has been for a while now. The tidal wave of bad news could be just the tip of the economic iceberg — many of the forecasts for 2009 paint an even bleaker picture.   Today's lists and databases Heavy Metal Magazine Blow-In January 09, 2009 New Inserts - Heavy Metal Magazine Blow-In - Leon Henry Inc. - Description: This file contains subscribers to Heavy Metal magazine.   Lombardis Motivated Money Seekers January 09, 2009 New List - Lombardis Motivated Money Seekers - Macromark - Description: This file contains people who have bought a Lombardi product or service in the hopes of making money.   Music Loving Families by State January 09, 2009 New List - Music Loving Families by State - Ethnic Technologies - Description: This file contains families who enjoy a variety of musical genres.   Managing Small Biz Active Subscribers at Postal Addresses January 09, 2009 New List - Managing Small Biz Active Subscribers at Postal Addresses - DirectInnocations, Inc. - Description: This file contains subscribers of the Managing Small Biz e-mail newsletter, which provides news and information for small business owners and professionals.   Classified 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 YES—we are VERY busy with employers looking to HIRE—Here are several "HOT" positions that we are currently recruiting for: Metro New York   Manhattan Director, Email Marketing     $150K Sr. Manager, Online Marketing    $120K Sales Manager-Biz Dev --- Data Solutions     $100K Assoc. 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In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds DMNews Global Creative Jam & Caples Awards March 19, 2009 in New York, NY   CLICK HERE to register today  Creative and marketing leaders from around the world will come together for a day and evening celebration of the best ideas in direct marketing. Online Exclusive 5 Tips: Lead generation lift-off Five experts offer tips on how to beef up your lead-generating efforts. Click here to read. DMNews direct mail survey Pamela Oldham speaks to direct mail experts and marketers about the surprising results of the second DMNews/Pitney Bowes direct mail survey. FREE WHITEPAPERS View More Research DMNews Jobs Market Freelance Writer - Market Specialist Quad Creative   United States Director of Internet Marketing PHE, Inc   Hillsborough, North Carolina Sales Executive LSSiDATA   New York United States Direct Mail Marketing Manager Dow Jones & Co. 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