DMNews: NBA launches Hispanic-focused campaign, DMA inducts Lazarus into HOF

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October 22, 2009 Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Today's News NBA launches effort to attract US Hispanics Mary Elizabeth Hurn October 21, 2009 In an effort to broaden its appeal to Hispanic audiences, The National Basketball Association launched Éne-bé-a, a multichannel marketing campaign. The league is using national TV, radio and online advertising, in addition to a Web site, events, merchandise promotion and grassroots programs. This is also the first time the NBA has launched a database-building initiative specifically for its Latino audience.   Lazarus inducted into DMA Hall of Fame Carol Krol October 21, 2009 Shelly Lazarus, chairwoman of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, became the latest industry luminary to be inducted into the Direct Marketing Association's Hall of Fame. Lazarus was honored by the association on October 20 at its annual conference in San Diego. It is the second time the group has honored Lazarus. DMA named her Woman of the Year in 2002.   Hickory Springs launches eco-friendly social marketing effort Mary Elizabeth Hurn October 21, 2009 Eco-friendly furniture component manufacturer Hickory Springs launched its first social marketing campaign on October 20. The effort focuses on a nationwide search to find six contestants for its "EarthCare Challenge," an online video contest that urges consumers to lead more sustainable lifestyles.   Cabela's partners with Cenex for co-branded card, loyalty program Mary Elizabeth Hurn October 21, 2009 Outdoor products multichannel retailer Cabela's has partnered with CHS, an energy, grains and food company, to launch a credit-card and loyalty program for CHS' Cenex brand, a wholesaler and retailer of refined fuels. This is the first card Cabela's credit card division, World's Foremost Bank, has created with another retailer. The companies announced the partnership on October 20.   After dispute, eFashionSolutions to continue to manage Playboy's online business Chantal Todé October 20, 2009 Playboy Enterprises and e-commerce and catalog service provider eFashionSolutions have settled a dispute over the operation of Playboy's e-commerce and catalog businesses. The companies announced the deal on October 20. EFashionSolutions said in a statement that it will continue to manage the e-commerce operations of Playboy's retail brands ShopTheBunny.com and PlayboyStore.com.   From the Print Edition Dual strategy takes off for Travelzoo Dianna Dilworth Travelzoo's Calder on embracing social media, selling travel in the recession and forging successful partnerships   Valpak opens up mobile local couponing with iPhone application Dianna Dilworth Direct mail coupon veteran Valpak is bringing its brand of local offers to the iPhone, introducing an app as the company pushes to become more digital.   Web Weekly Dos and Don'ts: Online copywriting Consumers interact differently with copy on the Web than they do with traditional marketing media. Transferring copy from a printed brochure online is not a recipe for success. Web copy must embrace online consumer behavior and be relevant to the audience's needs. Three senior creatives share tips on how to optimize online copy.   more » Today's lists and databases Automatic Millionaire Wealth Seekers New list — Automatic Millionaire Wealth Seekers — Geon Media Group — This file is comprised of entrepreneurs who have spent a minimum of $39.95 responding to direct mail, radio, newspaper, and online advertising offering information about starting an online business, turning spare time into supplemental income, selling products on the Internet, taking steps to increase their credit scores and reducing credit card debt.   America's Teenagers in High School Ages 14-18 New list — America's Teenagers in High School Ages 14-18 — Carney Direct Marketing — This file contains families with teenagers and young adults ranging from ages 14 to 18. Parents' average age is 46 and their average income is $85,000.   Boomers Creating a New Lifestyle New list — Boomers Creating a New Lifestyle — Name-Finders Lists — This file contains persons age 45 to 69 with an average household income of $125,000. 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DMNews Database Weekly: Cabela's partners with Cenex for co-branded card, loyalty program

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October 22, 2009 Check out DMNews on your smartphone News Cabela's partners with Cenex for co-branded card, loyalty program Mary Elizabeth Hurn Outdoor products multichannel retailer Cabela's has partnered with CHS, an energy, grains and food company, to launch a credit-card and loyalty program for CHS' Cenex brand, a wholesaler and retailer of refined fuels. This is the first card Cabela's credit card division, World's Foremost Bank, has created with another retailer. The companies announced the partnership on October 20.   LoyaltyOne nabs stake in Brazilian loyalty firm Mary Elizabeth Hurn Alliance Data-owned company LoyaltyOne has acquired a 29% stake in CBSM, Companhia Brasileria De Servicos De Marketing, which operates Brazil-based loyalty program Dotz. Terms of the agreement, which was signed in early October, were not disclosed.   Customer-centric view to define future CMOs: Forrester Nathan Golia Forrester Research data released this month shows that just over one in 10 companies value data-driven customer intelligence at the C-level. However, analyst Dave Frankland, the report's author, expects that to improve. Forrester found in its October 16 study, The Intelligent Approach to Customer Intelligence, that 12% of company executives embrace customer intelligence.   TargusInfo, Telmetrics extend measurement partnership Mary Elizabeth Hurn Consumer intelligence solutions provider TargusInfo has extended its partnership with Telmetrics to provide clients expanded data on telephone-based responses. The service can monitor TV, print, radio, direct mail and online ad campaigns.   Westlake Ace Hardware taps Barkley for CRM Mary Elizabeth Hurn Westlake Ace Hardware has tapped Kansas City, MO-based agency Barkley to take on its CRM and database marketing. Consisting of 89 stores in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, Westlake is hoping to retain, grow and extend relationships with its consumer-base.   Column Behavioral e-mail breaks boundaries, taboos Charles Nicholls, CSO and founder of SeeWhy By targeting your e-mail campaign, you can boost loyalty and improve your overall retention rates.   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.   Caples Community BBDO EVP Emma Armstrong explains how FedEx used an audio greeting in drop boxes to promote NASCAR's Sprint Cup DMNews is accepting nominations for its second annual Top 30 under 30 Direct and Digital Marketers. CLICK HERE to nominate someone today DMNews Data Management Survey Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles
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