DMNews: Sara Lee launches interactive push, Harte-Hanks releases Q4 results

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February 3, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News Sara Lee calls consumers to 'Save the Earth' with interactive push Dianna Dilworth Sara Lee's EarthGrains brand launched a campaign on February 2 to promote that some of its whole wheat bread products are using Horizon Milling's Eco-Grain wheat, an environmentally friendly grain. The "Plot to save the Earth, one field at a time" effort, created by Ogilvy & Mather, incorporates social media and an interactive Web site, as well as digital advertising, in-store promotions and TV ads.   Harte-Hanks' Q4 2009, year-long revenue down Kevin McKeefery Direct and targeted marketing firm Harte-Hanks' fourth quarter 2009 revenue was down more than $50 million, or 19%, year-over-year. Total revenue fell from just under $270 million in Q4 2008 to $217 million for Q4 2009, according to the company.   Infogroup cuts 40 jobs Frank Washkuch Infogroup, in the midst of a company-wide rebranding initiative and sale speculation, laid off 40 employees this week.   Dove launches campaign for men's line, including social, e-mail opt-ins Mary Elizabeth Hurn Unilever's Dove brand has launched an integrated campaign for its Men+Care line of skin products, including social media, TV and a microsite, DoveMenCare.com. The effort was aided by agency Mindshare.   UPS reports Q4 2009 revenues down 2.5% Frank Washkuch Shipper UPS reported fourth-quarter 2009 revenues of $12.4 billion on February 2, a 2.5% drop year-over-year from the $12.7 billion earned during the same period of 2008. Its full-year 2009 revenue dropped 12% from 2008 to $45.3 billion.   RH Donnelley emerges from bankruptcy as Dex One Nathan Golia Yellow Pages and local search company RH Donnelley emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 1 under a new name: Dex One Corporation. The company will continue to offer its Dex-branded suite, which includes online and mobile search services, print yellow pages directories, voice-search platforms and pay-per-click networks.   Victoria's Secret adds two lists to SMS relationship Lingerie cataloger Victoria's Secret has extended its relationship with Specialists Marketing Services, awarding the list manager oversight of its Canadian Buyers & Inquirers and International Buyers files.   From the print edition Should privacy be a marketers top priority? Consumers continue to voice concern about the privacy of their data. But should data privacy issues be at the top of a marketer's priority list? Two experts debate the topic.   JCPenney pioneers postal intelligence Carol Krol JCPenney's postal affairs manager Ty Taylor discusses the retailer's catalog and mail strategy   Advertisement: Today's lists and databases Al's Liner Insert Program New list — Al's Liner Insert Program — Scorpion Coatings — Inserts are placed in box units of Al's Liner DIY Bedliner Kits. Each unit costs $100 and purchasers are generally men, ages 18 to 40. Purchasers are typically associated with automotive, hardware, farm, ranch and construction industries.   Healthy Now Health Insurance Prospects New list — Healthy Now Health Insurance Prospects — Estee Marketing Group — This file contains people who are most likely to purchase health insurance. Most of these households have children and are homeowners.   Catholic Donor Name Bank New list — Catholic Donor Name Bank — Direct Media Millard — This file contains donors to some of the largest and most recognized direct mail fundraising organizations in America. They have also made recent purchases through direct mail.   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Tickets are now on sale. Click here to reserve your seat Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews Email Marketing Weekly: Deliverability tougher in US than Europe: Return Path survey

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February 3, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Free Email Breakthrough Report Q409 How are Southwest Airlines, Esurance and other forward-thinking brands pushing the email marketing envelope? StrongMail's new Q409 Email Breakthrough Report explores the latest trends and best practices, including excellence in social media integration, dynamic content and branding. Get It Now >> Inbox Insider Inbox Insider: Love is in the inbox Dianna Dilworth With Valentine's Day approaching, love is in the air — and in the inbox. Already this week, I've received a number of e-mails from marketers selling gifts for the lovers' holiday, including See's Candies, Victoria's Secret and 1-800-Flowers.   News Deliverability tougher in US than Europe: Return Path survey Dianna Dilworth E-mail deliverability varies by international region, with European marketers enjoying better chances of reaching consumers' inboxes, according to Return Path's biannual report on message deliverability.   Dove launches campaign for men's line, including social, e-mail opt-ins Mary Elizabeth Hurn Unilever's Dove brand has launched an integrated campaign for its Men+Care line of skin products, including social media, TV and a microsite, DoveMenCare.com. The effort was aided by agency Mindshare.   Crate and Barrel and DailyCandy partner on wedding e-mail promotion Dianna Dilworth Retailer Crate and Barrel has teamed up with lifestyle e-mail newsletter brand DailyCandy for a promotion that will give away $100,000 for the "ultimate wedding," to be designed by celebrity wedding planner Jo Gartin.   Nailed It: DMNews talks with Alexandra Palau, e-marketing manager at Carnival In July, Carnival began sending e-mails to customers who abandoned their shopping carts while booking online. Alexandra Palau, e-marketing manager at Carnival, discusses the effort   ElfYourself campaign mixes social and e-mail Dianna Dilworth Office supply giant OfficeMax builds on its ubiquitous ElfYourself viral holiday campaign by weaving social media and e-mail into the fabric of its direct marketing initiatives.   Opinion Integrating e-mail and social media to create brand advocates Ben Ardito, VP of account services at e-Dialog You are familiar with the adage, "It takes a village to raise a child?" In much the same way, it takes a community to raise brand advocates. And as an e-mail marketer you should explore the opportunities to lean on social networks and use them to cultivate your community of best customers.   From the 2008 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now available in a digital edition Cara Wood The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now available in a digital edition.   Optimizing deliverability requires integrated approach By Michelle Eichner, VP of client services at Pivotal Veracity Research from Pivotal Veracity and other deliverability service providers shows that 20% of marketers' opt-in messages were blocked or sent to junk folders in 2009. Deliverability is a challenge that is becoming more complex as consumers read e-mail across multiple platforms such as work laptops, home PCs, iPhones and Blackberries. Your e-mail subscribers are also talking about your brand and reposting your offers and content on their Facebook and Twitter pages.   Lists and Databases Otaku USA New list — Otaku USA — JG Communications — This file contains subscribers to Otaku USA, a magazine featuring coverage of manga, anime, videogames and Japanese pop culture written from an American point of view.   Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Tickets are now on sale. Click here to reserve your seat Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue

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