DMNews: Microsoft's Q2 results in 5,000 layoffs

January 23, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Today's News Microsoft's Q2 results in 5,000 layoffs Mary Elizabeth Hurn January 22, 2009 Software giant Microsoft is slashing 5,000 jobs over 18 months in its first company-wide layoffs, including 1,400 jobs today following disappointing second quarter results.   Google reports successful Q4 Jonathan Mack January 22, 2009 Google reported an 18% increase in fourth quarter earnings over the same period last year. The search giant released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 earnings this afternoon during a conference call with investors. The leader in search market share reported revenues of $5.7 billion for the quarter, which ended December 31, compared to $4.83 billion for the same period last year.   Williams-Sonoma lets go 1,400 employees Chantal Todé January 22, 2009 Williams-Sonoma Inc. is eliminating 1,400 full-time positions, or 18% of its work force, closing a call center and a distribution facility and instituting other cutbacks as it tries to align the company's infrastructure with one of the worst retail environments in decades.   UPS survey: Small business owners optimistic Bryan Yurcan January 22, 2009 A large majority of small business owners or managers said they expect their company to be in the same or better financial shape in a year than it is today, according to two surveys conducted by UPS.   TV stations to launch series on economic issues Nancy Kearney January 22, 2009 Viewers served by Hearst-Argyle Television Inc. are being served up a new series on economic issues, which combines reports on business and individual efforts to weather the recession, as well as advice on saving money.   Autonomy Corp. to acquire Interwoven Bryan Yurcan January 22, 2009 Autonomy Corp. plc, a global leader in infrastructure software, will acquire Interwoven Inc., a provider of software and services-for-content management solutions, for $16.20 in cash per share for a total transaction value of approximately $775 million.   Money seekers list now available January 22, 2009 Macromark Inc. has introduced the Innovation Home Based Business Program list to the market. This list is composed of people who have bought a CD that offers tips on how to start a home business.   Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Creative campaigns from L'Oréal Paris, Swimsuits for All and Tea Forté January 19, 2009   With their industry at a crossroads, print experts examine alternate revenue streams Lauren Bell January 19, 2009 The print industry is undergoing a sea change, and companies everywhere are scrambling to get ahead of the curve — or at least stay solvent.   Today's lists and databases Ronco Corporation Product Buyers January 23, 2009 New Management - Ronco Corporation Product Buyers - List Services Corporation - Description: This file contains people who have bought products from Ronco, which provides kitchen and home items.   Teen Fashion Passion - Apparel Buyers January 23, 2009 New List - Teen Fashion Passion - Apparel Buyers - List Connection Inc. - Description: This file contains the parents of teenagers who have bought various styles of apparel through Web sites and catalogs.   Investor Update Newsletter January 23, 2009 New List - Investor Update Newsletter - MetaResponse Group - Description: This file contains people who receive the Investor Update newsletter, which offers stock tips and information regarding the stock market.   The Voice of Network Convergence January 23, 2009 New List - VON - The Voice of Network Convergence - Statlistics - Description: This file contains subscribers to the digital publication Voice of Network, which offers news and information regarding the world of IP communications.   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. In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples finalists Caples Awards finalists announced   CLICK HERE to find out more about the Awards dinner, March 19, 2009.   DMNews Global Creative Jam & Caples Awards March 19, 2009 in New York, NY   EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 26 ACT NOW & SAVE $100 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 What agencies wish marketers knew DMNews asks five top agency executives what they wish marketers knew about working with a direct or digital agency - that they typically don't. 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 Account Executive Dunn Data Company   Brewster, New York Segment Marketing Director Elsevier   Philadlephia, Pennsylvania Sr Director Customer Marketing Elsevier   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Creative Director SKM Group, Inc. Depew, New York Direct Mail Retail Marketing Manager, Vice President Compass Bank Birmingham, Alabama Direct Mail Marketing Manager Dow Jones & Co. South Brunswick, New Jersey

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THE DMNEWS WHITE PAPER OF THE DAY- January 23, 2009

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