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November 13, 2009 Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Today's News Spanish-language Yahoo Mobile debuts Dianna Dilworth Yahoo launched Yahoo Mobile en Español, a Spanish-language mobile homepage customized for the US Spanish-speaking consumer, on November 12. Yahoo plans to work with advertisers to sell display and mobile search ads on the site.   Novartis $200 million integrated campaign promotes heartburn drug Mary Elizabeth Hurn Pharmaceutical company Novartis launched a $200 million integrated ad campaign, which includes a number of digital elements, on November 12 for over-the-counter heartburn drug Prevacid 24HR. The effort's digital elements include online ads that drive consumers to the prevacid24hr.com Web site on targeted portals like WebMD, as well as Yahoo and other lifestyle destinations.   HP fiscal 4Q revenues drop 8% from 2008 Frank Washkuch HP, which includes consumer and business-to-business printing units, reported preliminary fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of $30.8 billion, a decrease of 8% from the year prior. The company disclosed that the revenue figure, up 12% sequentially, is a drop of only 5% when adjusted for the effects of currency. The company's fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31.   Wrigley shifts digital to Big Spaceship, EVB, Firstborn Dianna Dilworth Wrigley has confirmed that it has transferred its digital advertising duties to Big Spaceship, EVB and Firstborn. Wrigley had been working with Tribal DDB, Digitas and Agency.com prior to the decision, according to a report in Advertising Age. Digitas confirmed the loss, but declined to comment on the matter. Agency.com and Big Spaceship referred calls to Wrigley.   Bass Pro Shops hires Transaction Wireless for mobile gift card program Mary Elizabeth Hurn Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops has tapped mobile commerce and marketing firm Transaction Wireless to create its first mobile gift card program, which will go live in next year's first quarter. When the mobile program launches next year, consumers will be able to customize online gift cards by incorporating personalized text, videos and voice messages.   Google: Retailers optimistic about holiday e-commerce Carol Krol More than half (53%) of retailers' 2009 holiday advertising budgets are staying at the same level as last year, while 41% of retailers are seeing their ad spending allowances increase, according to analysis by Google and OTX, a consumer research and consulting firm.   30th Anniversary Do not miss the opportunity to market your services, align your brand and celebrate your industry through the publication that has covered it from its inception. The DMNews 30th anniversary issue closes November 13, so reserve your space today and be a part of the highly anticipated edition of the leading direct & digital marketing publication, DMNews. To find out more and reserve space, please contact Sammy Patel at 646.638.6171 or Sammy.patel@dmnews.com Deadline is this Friday! From the Print Edition Use e-mail to maintain consistent and two-way communication with donors Bob Stein, VP of list management, Trinity Direct E-mail marketing is a great way to stay in contact with donors. You may send them updates on cause-related events, send a newsletter, and even advise them of an upcoming mailing. The key is to be interactive and get their attention. Show them you care. Show them you understand them and how they can be of assistance to you and your cause. Whatever you are doing, be sure to ask them for a donation.   Employ a combination of online and offline strategies to build your e-mail list Matthew Mielcarik, principal consultant, Convio Many of the techniques that nonprofits use to build files do not differ drastically from those of corporate entities. However, one of the most important aspects to maintaining and growing a file for a nonprofit is to sustain the relationship by communicating and sharing the impact of their gift, time and talent on the mission of the organization.   Buyer's Guide Don't miss the opportunity to ensure that your company is listed in the 2010 DMNews Buyer's Guide. DMNews' Buyer's Guide is a one-stop shop that provides marketers with all the products and services they need right at their fingertips. - 8,000 of the leading direct marketers receive the annual Buyer's Guide in the mail - 117,000 monthly unique visitors of DMNews.com have unlimited access to the Buyer's Guide online Brand your company and generate leads from this elite audience by taking advantage of a variety of options to ensure your company stands out. To find out more and reserve your space today, please contact Tori Truong at 646.638.6176 or at Tori.Truong@haymarketmedia.com Deadline is this Friday! Podcast Responsys CMO Olrich discusses e-mail's evolution November 3, 2009 Associate editor Dianna Dilworth talks with Scott Olrich, CMO of Responsys, about e-mail marketing's evolution and the future of the channel. Click for more 30th podcasts » Today's lists and databases InfoCash Opportunity Buyers New list — InfoCash Opportunity Buyers — DAJ Direct — The buyers on this list all responded to a direct mail piece by calling in to find out about an at-home business opportunity.   Autry National Center New list — Autry National Center — Enertex Marketing — This file contains members and lapsed members of the the Autry National Center, which celebrates the American West, in the Southern California area. Members have donated an average of $100.00 per transaction.   Living the Christian Lifestyle Mail Order Buyers New list — Living the Christian Lifestyle Mail Order Buyers — Estee Marketing Group — This file contains people who have answered online and offline surveys and specified that they subscribe to Christian publications, are interested in Christian music and/or attend Christian events and movies.   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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