DMNews' Database Weekly: Adobe to acquire Omniture

September 17, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone News Adobe to acquire Omniture Mary Elizabeth Hurn Adobe will acquire Web analytics software firm Omniture for $1.8 billion later this year, the companies announced on September 15. As a result, Omniture's analytic software will be embedded in Adobe's content-creation tools. The companies will operate separately until the transaction closes, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter.   Sundrop loyalty program integrates Facebook to promote restaurants Mary Elizabeth Hurn Sundrop Systems, an Orlando, FL-based text messaging service provider, is integrating social media into its LoyalTXT program by using Facebook Connect. The program, which creates and builds marketing databases, is promoting a client base mostly comprised of local and chain restaurants, as well as retail stores.   Epsilon study: Online purchases up 8% in 2008 Carol Krol Online purchases grew again in 2008, but retail sales were flat and call center sales declined, according to Epsilon Targeting, a recently formed data division of Epsilon. These were among the findings in its Annual Multichannel Trend Report, which is based on aggregated merchandise purchase data from the Abacus Cooperative database.   DM veteran Montroy passes away at 64 Cara Wood Rosemarie Montroy, a 20-year veteran of the direct marketing industry, died September 10 at the age of 64 after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was most recently CMO at Direct Media Millard.   Worldata releases two Kompass segments Two additional segments of the Kompass masterfile, awarded to Worldata earlier this year, are now available. The Kompass International Finance Professionals list includes finance and accounting personnel, managers, directors, financial analysts, financial planners and CFOs. The Kompass International Sales & Marketing Professionals list includes workers responsible for new business development, the growth of client accounts and development of new market opportunities.   Column Customer centricity: Let your customers lead you Robert Wollan, managing director of CRM, North America, Accenture Some prognosticators see green shoots of growth beginning to emerge from the long economic winter. Others say the lean times will linger. Most agree, however, that businesses are facing a fundamental 'reset' - markets with profoundly different customer behaviors and internal business models that have been ravaged by quick cost-cutting measures. Some companies used this cycle to conduct a more thorough review of their structure, processes, and capabilities to create competitive advantage, directing resources to create value and win customers. They are taking control of their destiny and seeking to "create their own upturn."   DMNews' Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing & Data Services The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to Lists & Databases is now online The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to Lists and Databases is now available as a PDF file. Click on the image or headline to download it.   Duncan Gray blog post Duncan Gray, executive creative director at Proximity London, thinks a dose of reality can be a good thing. DMNews Data Management Survey Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews: Draftfcb shifts global research duties to IPG unit

September 17, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Advertisement: Today's News Draftfcb shifts global research duties to IPG unit Dianna Dilworth September 16, 2009 Draftfcb has discontinued its Worldwide Marketing Research Services group, DMNews has learned. Its leader, Sid Liebenson, EVP and director of marketing at Draftfcb, will leave the agency at the end of the year. The research group's duties will be handled by Interpublic Group's Center for Marketing Intelligence.   Sara Lee Deli debuts 'Mama saga' social media effort Dianna Dilworth September 16, 2009 Sara Lee Deli launched a social media campaign on September 14 to promote its pre-sliced deli meats to moms. The goal of the "Mama saga" effort is to build awareness of its prepackaged products and acquire new customers, while at the same time bolstering relationships with existing customers.   Adobe to acquire Omniture Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 16, 2009 Adobe will acquire Web analytics software firm Omniture for $1.8 billion later this year, the companies announced on September 15. As a result, Omniture's analytic software will be embedded in Adobe's content-creation tools. The companies will operate separately until the transaction closes, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter.   Petnovations readies new CatGenie DRTV spot for primetime Nathan Golia September 16, 2009 Petnovations, the manufacturer of self-cleaning litter box CatGenie, is nearing completion of a 60-second DRTV spot promoting the product. The goal of the ad is to broaden awareness of the cat box, drive its placement at retail and increase customer acquisition.   US ad spending down 14% in first half, but FSIs and Internet see gains Carol Krol September 16, 2009 Total measured advertising spending during the first half of this year dropped 14.3% to $60.9 billion, compared with the same period in 2008, according TNS Media Intelligence. The data, released September 16, also reveals ad spending during the second quarter was down 13.9% compared to the same period of last year, representing its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year declines.   Stanton releases restaurant supply package program September 16, 2009 Stanton Direct Marketing has been awarded the Central Restaurant Products PIP program. Offers printed on a cooperative insert are placed into customer-ordered packages sent to restaurant owners and institutional food service directors.   From the Print Edition Get close for niche results Lauren Bell Health and wellness boutiques find demonstrating expertise while building customer relationships help drive e-commerce success   Creative solutions from Rail Europe, LL Bean, Sprinkler Warehouse Organic's group creative director Sacha Reeb discusses recent campaigns from Rail Europe, LL Bean and Sprinkler Warehouse   Web Weekly Dos and Don'ts of catalog circulation strategy Many multichannel merchants are compelled to cut catalog circulation because of the current economic picture. Some retailers, however, are doing so in the name of "mailing smarter." The goal is for sales to drop at only a fraction of circulation cuts. Multichannel merchants such as Williams-Sonoma and J. Crew reported double-digit reductions to circulations in the first half of this year simultaneous with better-than-expected profits. However, one retailer, Chico's, has expressed remorse recently over making cuts it later realized may have been too dramatic. Here, Kevin Hillstrom, president of MineThatData; Rod Ford, CEO of CognitiveData; and Holly Wasas, account manager for brokerage at Direct Media Millard, weigh in on how to cut back wisely.   more » Today's lists and databases Reiman Holiday Cookbook Buyers Masterfile New list — Reiman Holiday Cookbook Buyers Masterfile — Direct Media Millard — This file contains buyers of holiday-focused cookbooks. These prospects are 81% female, with an average income of $44,000.   Al Franken for Senate New list — Al Franken for Senate — Carol Enters List Company — This file contains donors to Minnesota Democrat Al Franken's Senate campaign. Franken's platform included bringing troops home from Iraq and enacting universal healthcare.   U.K. WVD—V.I.P. Sweeps Club Consumer Mailing List New list — U.K. WVD—V.I.P. Sweeps Club Consumer Mailing List — Acton International Ltd. — This file contains UK sweepstakes fanatics. They have paid £10.00 to £20.00 for a chance to hit a jackpot. 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