Monday, December 8, 2008

DMNews: CBS Radio, Yahoo Launchcast enter agreement

December 8, 2008

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CBS Radio, Yahoo Launchcast enter agreement

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 05, 2008

Yahoo and CBS Radio have entered into an agreement under which CBS Radio will power Yahoo's free Internet radio service, Launchcast Radio. Launchcast's 150 stations and more than 150 CBS Radio stations will be combined in early 2009, with CBS Radio assuming sales responsibility.
 

Honda bucks mood with a warm, 'Happy' campaign

Dianna Dilworth December 08, 2008

Despite trouble in the auto industry, car maker Honda is running its annual "Happy Honda days" campaign to pro­mote holiday car sales. The integrated campaign, which includes TV, search, radio, banner and an online game, began on November 24 and runs through the end of the year.
 

Burger King debuts new online video Whopper campaign

Dianna Dilworth December 05, 2008

Burger King Corp. has a new non-branded online video and TV campaign to spotlight its Whopper sandwich around the world. The campaign evolves around taste tests of Burger King's trademark hamburger, challenging "Whopper virgins" — people who haven't heard of or tasted the sandwich.
 

IFloor seeks Chapter 11 protection

Bryan Yurcan December 05, 2008

IFloor, a multichannel flooring retailer, said it has filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The bankruptcy was filed in Seattle. Under Chapter 11, the company will undertake the orderly administration of its assets and creditor claims.
 

InfoGroup names new exec

Bryan Yurcan December 05, 2008

InfoGroup today named Thomas McAlister its new chief information officer. McAlister will be responsible for managing the enterprise technology aspects for the entire company.
 

Marketers should be setting sights for Holidays and beyond

Nancy Kearney December 08, 2008

I don't think anyone needed the official government pro­nouncement that we have been in a recession since last De­cember. As DMNews has reported, consumers are abandoning credit and using cash, debit and other alternatives, such as layaway, to pay for purchases. And, while there was a slight in­crease in retail sales over the Thanksgiving weekend, the result may only be a blip in a tough season for retailers.
 

Home improvers list now available

December 05, 2008

Ethnic Technologies LLC has introduced the Home Improvement Lists by State list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals who are interested in home improvement and are selectable by state.
 

In This Week's Print Edition

Crunched, autos go for direct

Dianna Dilworth, Chantal Todé, Bryan Yurcan December 08, 2008

The dramatic recent events in the US auto industry are being felt throughout the marketing world and, while some agencies are feeling the heat, the news isn't all bad, with some direct marketers reporting business growth thanks to the automo­tive market.
 

CRM offers colleges edge

December 08, 2008

Keeping track of prospects is a full-time job for college admissions officers. Today's CRM solutions can help.
 

Today's lists and databases

Motor Trend Auto Show Attendees

December 08, 2008

New List - Motor Trend Auto Show Attendees - Specialists Marketing Services - Description: This file contains automobile enthusiasts who have attended auto shows.
 

College Students at Home Address

December 08, 2008

New List - College Students at Home Address - American List Counsel - Description: This file contains college students living at home and commuting to their schools.
 

Art and Antique Mail Order Buyers

December 08, 2008

New List - Art and Antique Mail Order Buyers - Turnkey Solutions Direct Marketing - Description: This file contains indi­viduals who have purchased art and/or antiques through mail order offers.
 

Telecommunications

December 08, 2008

New Management - Telecommunications - Edith Roman Associates - Description: This file contains subscrib­ers to Telecommunications magazine, which provides readers with informa­tion and news relating to technology in service provider networks.
 

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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, December 5, 2008

DMNews Whitepaper Round Up


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Thursday, December 4, 2008

DMNews' Database Weekly: Citi teams with Amazon for bigger loyalty program


December 4, 2008

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Citi teams with Amazon for bigger loyalty program

Lauren Bell December 03, 2008

Citigroup Inc. has partnered with Amazon.com Inc. to add select Amazon merchandise and services to its rewards program offerings. Members of Citi's ThankYou Rewards Network can use points accrued through the loyalty program to purchase products offered on and fulfilled through Amazon.com.
 

Tommy Bahama turns to Acxiom for first loyalty efforts

Lauren Bell December 02, 2008

Luxury retailer Tommy Bahama has tapped Acxiom Corporation to help lead its first foray into loyalty and database marketing. Acxiom is providing direct marketing services, data hygiene, segmentation and analytics to the brand, which has bricks and mortar and online retail operations as well as wholesale and restaurants.
 

DMNews talks with Scott Terrill, VP of marketing, Suddenlink Communications

December 01, 2008

Scott Terrill, VP of marketing for cable, phone and Internet service provider Suddenlink Communications, discusses Pluris Marketing's Offer Management and Optimization
 

Harrah's makes loyalty mobile

Lauren Bell December 01, 2008

Casino operator Harrah's Operating Company Inc. is testing a new mobile-based loyalty program from bCode. Inter­nally, the program is known as "T.I.P." for "Texting Important People." T.I.P., in test mode at Harrah's Atlantic City, Harrah's New Orleans and Show­boat Atlantic City, is an opt-in program that allows guests of Harrah's casinos to receive special offers from the com­pany via text message.
 

Hasler turns to Bluewolf, Salesforce

Lauren Bell November 21, 2008

Hasler Inc., a provider of postage and handling products, has deployed two custom CRM applications from Salesforce.com with the help of software-as-a-service (SaaS) consulting firm Bluewolf. The Salesforce offerings are being used by Hasler dealers nationwide, replacing a variety of other systems and creating a standardized database throughout the company.
 

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How smart marketing can give destinations an edge in a tough economy

Richard Reasons, president, Simpleview Inc. December 03, 2008

A recently released Travel Industry Association (TIA) report confirms what we already suspected: Travel is down, and the decline through 2009 is expected to continue with a projected 1.3% drop in leisure travelers and a 2.9% drop in business travelers.
 

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: Boston weekly acquires Spanish-language counterpart

December 4, 2008

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Boston weekly acquires Spanish-language counterpart

Lauren Bell December 03, 2008

Phoenix Media/Communications Group, a Boston-based alternative weekly publisher, has purchased Spanish-language weekly El Planeta for an undisclosed sum. The goal is to attract a larger Hispanic audience to the 265,000-circulation Boston Phoenix, which targets its free distribution to young, urban trendsetters.
 

Intellivent partners with frozen food home deliverer

Bryan Yurcan December 03, 2008

Marketing firm Intellivent Group today announced a partnership with Schwan's Home Service Inc., the world's largest frozen food home delivery company. Intellivent has been selected to create a comprehensive advertising, sampling and promotion program for Schwan's.
 

Mimeo.com opens new plant

Chantal Todé December 03, 2008

Mimeo.com has opened a new 75,000-square foot data center and Web-enabled print production and distribution facility in Newark, NJ. The company, which provides online, on-demand printing for business documents and marketing materials, began operations in Newark in September to meet the needs of its growing customer base, particularly in the Northeast.
 

Publicis Groupe acquires China-based W&K Communications

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 03, 2008

Media and communication giant Publicis Groupe has acquired Chinese advertising agency W&K Communications. The company will now be rebranded as Leo Burnett W&K Beijing Advertising Co. and fall under the Leo Burnett Greater China umbrella.
 

Nonprofit TNA finds e-mail more efficient than direct mail

Dianna Dilworth December 02, 2008

The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA), a nonprofit health organization that serves patients with neuropathic face pain, has found that e-mail is more cost-effective than direct mail to increase Web traffic. Since the TNA teamed up with StreamSend last year to send its 'TNA Headline News' e-mail newsletters, the mailing list has doubled to 20,000, and the average open rate is at 25%. In addition, the site attracts 50,000 unique visitors a month.
 

Cell phone users list now available

December 03, 2008

Lighthouse List Company has introduced the AmeriStyle — Cash, Credit or Cell Phone list to the market. This list contains individuals who pay their bills through their mobile phones.
 

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In This Week's Print Edition

From soup to stamps

Bryan Yurcan December 01, 2008

The USPS' Bernstock on moving from the private sector to public sector
 

Time's People debuts Crisp mobile WAP site

Dianna Dilworth December 01, 2008

People.com has teamed up with mobile services firm Crisp Wireless to debut People.com Mobile. The site was cre­ated and hosted in conjunction with launch partner Samsung, which sponsored the entire site and text alerts for the launch.
 

Today's lists and databases

Total Franchise Services Affluent File

December 04, 2008

New List - Total Franchise Services Affluent File - Boutique List Services - Description: This file contains people who have started a franchise through a successful franchise company and have assets amounting to $250,000 or more.
 

Just in Time Credit Card Prospects

December 04, 2008

New List - Just in Time Credit Card Prospects - ListBargains - Description: This file contains individu­als whose credit line is nearly expired.
 

Mastodonte: Pet

December 04, 2008

New List - Mastodonte: Pet - Cornerstone List Management - Description: This file contains people who have responded to pet offers.
 

800# Travel Responders

December 04, 2008

New Selects - 800# Travel Responders - List Connection Inc. - Description: This file contains consum­ers of a travel package who responded to a mail piece by calling an 800 number to enter into a sweepstakes.
 

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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.



Adam Turinas, EVP of client development at Organic, shares his 2009 digital marketing predictions. Click here to read.

DMNews direct mail survey


Pamela Oldham speaks to direct mail experts and marketers about the surprising results of the second DMNews/Pitney Bowes direct mail survey.
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DMNews Jobs Market


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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