Monday, November 10, 2008

DMNews: Scripps announces newspaper staff cuts

November 10, 2008

Today's News

Scripps announces newspaper staff cuts

Nancy Kearney November 07, 2008

The EW Scripps Co. is laying off about 400 of its newspaper employees as part of a restructuring, a move expected to save $15 million. The Cincinnati-based Scripps reported its third quarter results today for its television, newspaper, and licensing and syndication businesses, which showed a 9% drop in revenue of $230 million, compared with $253 million in Q3 2007.
 

Talbots to sell J. Jill

Chantal Todé November 07, 2008

The Talbots Inc. is pursuing a sale of the J. Jill brand in order to focus on its core Talbots business - a move that comes just two years after it acquired the J. Jill business for $517 million. "We have made great strides in re-energizing the Talbots brand and are encouraged by both our existing and lapsed customers' response to our product and marketing efforts," said Trudy F. Sullivan, president and CEO at Talbots, in a statement.
 

Hearst shutters O at Home

Nancy Kearney November 07, 2008

Hearst is shutting down O at Home and will wrap the magazine's content into its flagship publication, O, The Oprah Magazine. The last standalone issue of the quarterly publication will be Winter 2008, on newsstands November 25.
 

Campaigns tap into online marketing

Sharon Goldman November 07, 2008

The presidential election is over - finally! - and we can all breathe a sigh of relief after two years of fundraising, debates, attack ads, Saturday Night Live skits and — oh yes — issues. As you may be, I am all electioned-out. But I'm not tired of considering the far-reaching effects of one of the most powerful aspects of the campaign — direct marketing.
 

Franchise service buyers list available

November 07, 2008

Boutique List Services has introduced the Total Franchise Services Buyers Masterfile list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals who have invested in various franchised businesses.
 

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Shopping sites try on new look

Chantal Todé, Bryan Yurcan November 10, 2008

With bricks-and-mortar stores delivering some of the worst sales performances in decades in October, a new crop of shopping search engines, including Toys.com and iStorez.com, which officially launches this week, are hoping to reverse the numbers by offering enhanced experiences for consumers and unique cost structures to retailers. "The good news is that [online retail sales] growth will outpace nearly every other sector of consumer spending" during an otherwise lean holiday season, said Sucharita Malpuru, a principal analyst at Forrester Research, in an e-mail to DMNews.
 

CollegeClickTV offers students campus view

Dianna Dilworth November 07, 2008

Prospective college students no longer have to visit campuses, thanks to a new video Web site that brings the schools to them through downloadable videos. CollegeClickTV.com was created by Pere Partnership agency head Glenn Pere. So far, the site has more than 30,000 professionally produced videos for more than 200 universities, including Pennsylvania State University and the University of Colorado.
 

Today's lists and databases

Kotula's Catalog Blow In

November 10, 2008

New Insert - Kotula's Catalog Blow In - American List Counsel - Description: This file contains indi­viduals who have purchased from the Kotula's catalog.
 

Advertising and Marketing Contact List

November 10, 2008

New List - Advertising and Marketing Contact List - Netprospex - Description: This file contains con­tacts in the advertising and marketing industry.
 

Xacta 3000 Corporate Database

November 10, 2008

New List - Xacta 3000 Corporate Database - Amity Direct Inc. - Description: This file contains profes­sionals who have bought items through direct mail catalogs, the Web, DRTV and phone.
 

Safe Haven Investor

November 10, 2008

New List - Safe Haven Investor - Namebank International - Description: This file contains subscrib­ers to the monthly financial newsletter Safe Haven Investor.
 

Classifieds




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.



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:

Metro New York

Manhattan
Director, Email Marketing     $150K
Sr. Manager, Online Marketing    $120K
Sales Manager-Biz Dev --- Data Solutions     $100K
Assoc. Marketing Mgr., Ecommerce    $75K
 
NJ
Asst Mgr., Catalog Circulation $55K
Manager, Email Marketing (B2B) $125K
 
Suburbs-CT/LI/Westchester
Manager, Internet/Email Marketing     $75K
Manager, Online Advertising Operations $75K
Manager, Direct Mail- Magazine   $80K
 
New England

MA
Sr. CRM Specialist-Catalog/Retail - $72K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions - $100K
Director, Catalog Circulation - 90-110K
VP/Director, Sales- Biz Dev- Database Analytics - $125K + commission
 
Upstate NY

Account Supervisor-Direct Agency - $80K
 
Mid-Atlantic States

PA
Manager, Marketing    $75K
VA/MD/DC Metro
Manager, Marketing    $110K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions    $100K
Marketing Specialists    $80K
 
West Coast

CA
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions $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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Friday, November 7, 2008

DMNews: Google pulls out of proposed Yahoo agreement

November 7, 2008

Today's News

Google pulls out of proposed Yahoo agreement

Lauren Bell November 06, 2008

Google has pulled out of its proposed advertising services agreement with Yahoo, which would have enabled Yahoo to use Google-provided ads on its Web sites and partner sites.
 

CollegeClickTV.com viral campaign prepares students for life on campus

Dianna Dilworth November 06, 2008

Prospective college students no longer have to visit the campus thanks to a new online video site that brings the schools to them through downloadable videos. The recently launched CollegeClickTV.com, was created by Pere Partnership agency head Glenn Pere, whose golf partner was too busy taking his daughter to visit colleges to keep up his game.
 

Food Network Magazine gets the go-ahead

Lauren Bell November 06, 2008

Hearst Corp. has decided to move forward with its plans to publish Food Network Magazine. One test edition of the food title rolled out in mid-October with a distribution of 325,000, and another test is planned for January, to be followed by the first official issue in June/July 2009.
 

J&J pharma taps Interpublic, WPP

Lauren Bell November 06, 2008

Johnson & Johnson has tapped Interpublic Group of Companies and WPP Group to handle its pharmaceutical business. The decision was made after a formal request-for-proposal process.
 

Tour buyers list available

November 06, 2008

Peppermill Marketing Inc. has introduced the Golden Phoenix Travel Co. list to the market. This list is comprised of people who have purchased tours through Golden Phoenix Travel Co. This list is 81% female and earns an average income of $75,000.
 

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Google G1 expands the playing field for mobile marketers

Dianna Dilworth November 06, 2008

Late last month, the long-awaited Google Android G1 phone went on sale. T-Mobile is selling the phones, and Motorola is running the Google software on its devices — it also has plans for its own social networking phone.
 

DMNews talks with David Magrini, head of marketing at Aetna

November 03, 2008

David Magrini, head of marketing for Aetna, discusses how the healthcare benefits company and marketing agency G2 redesigned Aetna's Web site to better reach consumers over age 65.
 

Today's lists and databases

Asian-American Republican Donors

November 07, 2008

New Selects - Asian-American Republican Donors - The Rich List Company - Description: This file contains primarilywell-educated business owners who donate to Republican charities on a local level.
 

Bankruptcy Filers and Bankruptcy Homeowners

November 07, 2008

New List - Bankruptcy Filers and Bankruptcy Homeowners - Byrum & Fleming - Description: This file contains individu­als who have filed for Chapter 7 or Chap­ter 13 bankruptcy in the past year.
 

American Business Database

November 07, 2008

New List - American Business Database - Bamberg-Handley Inc. - Description: This file contains telephone and fax numbers for US businesses.
 

ASFS Self Reported Ailment RX Users

November 07, 2008

New List - ASFS Self Reported Ailment RX Users - Kroll Direct Marketing - Description: This file contains partici­pants in a voluntary telephone survey wherein they responded that they or a member of their household takes prescription medication for one or more reasons.
 

Classifieds




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.



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:

Metro New York

Manhattan
Director, Email Marketing     $150K
Sr. Manager, Online Marketing    $120K
Sales Manager-Biz Dev --- Data Solutions     $100K
Assoc. Marketing Mgr., Ecommerce    $75K
 
NJ
Asst Mgr., Catalog Circulation $55K
Manager, Email Marketing (B2B) $125K
 
Suburbs-CT/LI/Westchester
Manager, Internet/Email Marketing     $75K
Manager, Online Advertising Operations $75K
Manager, Direct Mail- Magazine   $80K
 
New England

MA
Sr. CRM Specialist-Catalog/Retail - $72K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions - $100K
Director, Catalog Circulation - 90-110K
VP/Director, Sales- Biz Dev- Database Analytics - $125K + commission
 
Upstate NY

Account Supervisor-Direct Agency - $80K
 
Mid-Atlantic States

PA
Manager, Marketing    $75K
VA/MD/DC Metro
Manager, Marketing    $110K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions    $100K
Marketing Specialists    $80K
 
West Coast

CA
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions $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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Thursday, November 6, 2008

DMNews' Database Weekly: CRM Manager to Acquire Redxlerant


November 6, 2008

News


CRM Manager to acquire Redxlerant

Lauren Bell November 05, 2008

CRM Manager, a software as a service (SaaS) consulting firm, will complete its acquisition of CRM consulting and training firm Redxlerant in January 2009.
 

Datamark expands work with Alterian

Lauren Bell November 04, 2008

Datamark, a marketing agency serving the education industry, has expanded its use of the Alterian Integrated Marketing Platform.
 

Salesforce.com partners with Amazon, Facebook

Bryan Yurcan November 04, 2008

Salesforce.com has partnered with Amazon and Facebook for a new Web site management service this week. The company said its Force.com hosted applications platform would be linked with services from Facebook and Amazon Web Services.
 

MS Society extends work with Epsilon

Lauren Bell October 30, 2008

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has signed a five-year renewal contract with longtime database marketing services provider Epsilon.
 

Walter Karl launches lead generation network

Bryan Yurcan October 30, 2008

Walter Karl Interactive today announced the launch of The Optimization Network, a business-to-business and business-to-consumer lead generation network.
 

Column


Put the person back in personal: marketing campaigns tailored to people, not products

Jane Johnson, retail/CBG practice vice president, Fair Isaac Corp. November 05, 2008

Amid the uncertainty of today's economic turmoil, one thing is clear: Consumers aren't spending the way they used to. But, while retailers expect this holiday season to be the most difficult in years, there are ways to make sure they are getting the most impact from their marketing investments.
 

DMNews' Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing & Data Services

The DMNews Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services is now online

January 28, 2008

The DMNews Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services is available as a PDF. Click on the image or headline to download it.
 




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DMNews: ABC modifies rules, elects new officers

November 6, 2008

Today's News

ABC modifies rules, elects new officers

Lauren Bell November 05, 2008

At its latest board meeting, the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) modified some reporting rules and elected new board officers. One of the proposed changes would require US newspapers to report subscriptions sold above and below 25% of standard price if more than 5% of its paid subscriptions sell for below standard price.
 

TV shows find boost with social networks

David Ward November 05, 2008

Social networks are playing an increasingly important role in driving the popularity of television shows and should be factored into the weekly TV rankings, a new report by Networked Insights concludes.
 

Vertis receives $250M loan

Bryan Yurcan November 05, 2008

GE Commercial Finance this week loaned $250 million to Vertis Communications Inc., which has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
 

Details to up rate base

Lauren Bell November 05, 2008

Details magazine will raise its rate base from 425,000 to 450,000 with its January/February 2009 issue. The men's fashion glossy reported a total circulation of 458,536 for the first half of 2008 — a 7.8% bonus over its current rate base.
 

CRM Manager to acquire Redxlerant

Lauren Bell November 05, 2008

CRM Manager, a software as a service (SaaS) consulting firm, will complete its acquisition of CRM consulting and training firm Redxlerant in January 2009.
 

Gen Y list available

November 05, 2008

ETargetmedia has announced the All American Generation Y multichannel list to the market. Generation Y consumers are classified as those born between 1981 and 1995.
 

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In This Week's Print Edition

Touch tech-savvy fans

Kevin McKeefery November 03, 2008

Taking advantage of the passions people have for their favorite sports teams can work wonders — but only if you take a multiplatform approach.
 

Lead generation tactics that work

November 03, 2008

If you want to grow your e-mail databases or generate more online sales, lead generation is essential. Four experts sound off on the best way to maximize your return on investment.
 

Today's lists and databases

Money News Newsletter Postal Subscriber File from Newsmax

November 06, 2008

New Management - Money News Newsletter Postal Subscriber File from Newsmax - MetaResponse Group - Description: This file contains subscrib­ers to the electronic newsletter Mon­eyNews, which keeps investors informed about market events and changes in the economy.
 

Bible Enthusiast Conservative Contributors

November 06, 2008

New List - Bible Enthusiast Conservative Contributors - Political Fundraising Lists - Description: This file contains people who have contributed to Conservative political candidates who promote the principles of the Bible.
 

The Wildlife Society

November 06, 2008

New List - The Wildlife Society - Global DM Solutions - Description: This file contains members of The Wildlife Society.
 

Dominican Friars-Province of St. Joseph Masterfile

November 06, 2008

New List - Dominican Friars-Province of St. Joseph Masterfile - Trinity Direct - Description: This file contains people who have donated to the Dominican Friars Guild and/or The Rosary Shrine of St. Jude.
 

Classifieds




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.



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:

Metro New York

Manhattan
Director, Email Marketing     $150K
Sr. Manager, Online Marketing    $120K
Sales Manager-Biz Dev --- Data Solutions     $100K
Assoc. Marketing Mgr., Ecommerce    $75K
 
NJ
Asst Mgr., Catalog Circulation $55K
Manager, Email Marketing (B2B) $125K
 
Suburbs-CT/LI/Westchester
Manager, Internet/Email Marketing     $75K
Manager, Online Advertising Operations $75K
Manager, Direct Mail- Magazine   $80K
 
New England

MA
Sr. CRM Specialist-Catalog/Retail - $72K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions - $100K
Director, Catalog Circulation - 90-110K
VP/Director, Sales- Biz Dev- Database Analytics - $125K + commission
 
Upstate NY

Account Supervisor-Direct Agency - $80K
 
Mid-Atlantic States

PA
Manager, Marketing    $75K
VA/MD/DC Metro
Manager, Marketing    $110K
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions    $100K
Marketing Specialists    $80K
 
West Coast

CA
Sales Manager/Biz Dev- Database Solutions $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.



Bill Zujewski, VP of marketing for ATG, shares three tips on e-commerce tactics. Click here to read.

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Merkle, DMNews celebrate agency's 20 years

Database marketing leader Merkle commissioned Haymarket Media and DMNews to dig deep into the company's culture, community and capabilities to articulate what makes the firm unique and successful.



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