Thursday, December 18, 2008

DMNews: Yahoo follows Bebo with new social inbox


Today's News


Yahoo follows Bebo with new social inbox

Dianna Dilworth December 17, 2008

The social inbox is continuing to get more user friendly. Last week, Bebo announced its Social Inbox, which aggregates feeds and updates from Twitter, Flickr, Del.icio.us, YouTube and AIM; as well as access to Gmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail into one home page stop. This week Yahoo has its own user-friendly inbox, deemed the "Smarter Inbox."
 

AMI, in debt, seeks way out

Lauren Bell December 17, 2008

American Media Inc., publisher of Star, National Enquirer, Shape and other magazines, has extended its creditors' deadline and, reportedly, laid off a handful of staffers.
 

Pharma distributor transitions to Salesforce CRM

Lauren Bell December 17, 2008

AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, a distributor of specialty pharmaceuticals, has turned to Cast Iron Systems to help deploy its new Salesforce CRM system.
 

Anchor Blue outsources print to InnerWorkings

Chantal Todé December 17, 2008

Specialty youth apparel and accessories retailer Anchor Blue has signed a multimillion dollar agreement with InnerWorkings Inc. for print procurement and print management.
 

Draftfcb to lead marketing efforts for Del Monte pet products

Nancy Kearney December 17, 2008

Del Monte Foods, one of the country's largest producers and distributors of food and pet products, has named Draftfcb as its integrated marketing agency of record for its full line of pet products.
 

Migraine sufferers list now available

December 17, 2008

Infinite Media has introduced the RGV Expo — Health Solutions — Migraine list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals who suffer from migraines and desire information regarding their ailment.
 

DMNews seeks submissions for 2009 List & Database Guide

December 12, 2008

DMNews is seeking submissions for its upcoming 2009 Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services, which will be published on January 26, 2009. Lists and databases are key components that drive direct marketing campaigns, and developments in technology and audience behavior mean that this is a truly dynamic area. In this Essential Guide, DMNews will showcase these latest trends through expert opinion and original articles.
 

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Bilingual print proud

Chantal Todé December 15, 2008

How one healthcare company tackled its dual language printing challenges.
 

Top tools to reach business execs

December 15, 2008

Whitepapers, webcasts, blog and virtual trade shows are all popular tools to reach busy executives. Four experts share their tips on how to best take advantage of these strategies.
 

Today's lists and databases

Federal Government Suppliers and Contractors

December 18, 2008

New List - Federal Government Suppliers and Contractors - GreatLists.com - Description: This file contains managers of commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and governmental agencies.
 

Laptops for Less Buyers

December 18, 2008

New List - Laptops for Less Buyers - Leon Henry Inc. - Description: This file contains people who have purchased products or services from Laptops for Less.
 

The Endocrine Society

December 18, 2008

New List - The Endocrine Society - Infocus - Description: This file contains members of the Endocrine Society, an organization devoted to hormone research and endocrinology.
 

Lifestylebase-Cable TV/ Internet Service Responders

December 18, 2008

New Selects - Lifestylebase-Cable TV/ Internet Service Responders - Leon Henry Incorporated - Description: This file contains people who have responded to cable and Internet-related offers.
 

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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. has been recruiting direct marketers since 1973. During that time, we've made the acquaintance of some of the industry's finest.

As the holidays approach, we would like to take this opportunity to wish our friends and colleagues a happy and healthy holiday season.

Best regards,

Wendy Weber
President
Crandall Associates, Inc.
wendy@crandallassociates.com

www.crandallassociates.com



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.



DMNews gathered the best and brightest 'whiz-kids' in the industry to present its first-ever "30 under 30" list Click here to read.

The second in a 4-part exclusive series on how marketers can face economic challenges head-on - sector-by-sector. 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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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

DMNews: ABX Air to trim 1,900 jobs due to DHL cutback


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Today's News


ABX Air to trim 1,900 jobs due to DHL cutback

Bryan Yurcan December 16, 2008

ABX Air announced that DHL, its principal customer, will discontinue a substantial portion of its U.S.-based domestic express package operations effective January 4, 2009, which will lead to the loss of some 1,900 ABX jobs.
 

Harte-Hanks president/CEO leaving for other opportunities

Chantal Todé December 16, 2008

Harte-Hanks president and CEO Dean Blythe is leaving the direct marketing services provider effective December 31 to pursue other professional opportunities. Blythe, who joined Harte-Hanks in 2001 as general counsel, became president in August 2007 and CEO in February 2008.
 

The Richards Group wins Farmers Insurance, retains Home Depot

Dianna Dilworth December 16, 2008

Dallas-based independent ad agency, The Richards Group, has won the Farmers Insurance Group business, and has retained its Home Depot creative account.
 

John Deere taps GroupM's Mindshare for national media

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 16, 2008

Global media agency Mindshare has been tapped by Deere & Company's worldwide commercial and consumer equipment division of John Deere--a producer of construction and farming equipment-- to cover its national media planning and buying.
 

Tsavo Media launches search marketing division

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 16, 2008

Santa Monica, CA-based Tsavo Media, a new digital media firm, has launched Tsavo Agency, its search marketing division. Tsavo's proprietary content monetization technology, which was developed internally, is now available to clients.
 

E-mail certification can increase ROI

Dianna Dilworth December 16, 2008

A good e-mail reputation is not just good manners. It's good for business, according to a new study by Goodmail and Jupiter Research. The study, called "The ROI of Rendering," included the responses of 202 senior level e-mail marketing executives, and found that e-mail marketers that use some kind of e-mail certification have an average of 38% more profits than those that do not.
 

Ailment sufferers list now available

December 16, 2008

ListBargains has introduced the Help Me Stay Healthy Ailments list to the market. This list is comprised of individuals who suffer from various disorders and seek cures and information regarding their ailments.
 

DMNews seeks submissions for 2009 List & Database Guide

December 12, 2008

DMNews is seeking submissions for its upcoming 2009 Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing and Data Services, which will be published on January 26, 2009. Lists and databases are key components that drive direct marketing campaigns, and developments in technology and audience behavior mean that this is a truly dynamic area. In this Essential Guide, DMNews will showcase these latest trends through expert opinion and original articles.
 

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In This Week's Print Edition

Macy's tests integrated sales

Chantal Todé December 15, 2008

Macy's Inc. is piloting a program that enables in-store shoppers in Florida to place electronic orders from any point-of-sale register as it tries to foster integration between the company's stores and Web sites. "Macy's and Bloomingdale's customers increasingly are multichannel customers, shopping both online and in-store," said Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy's Inc., in a statement.
 

Agency numbers and sense

Dianna Dilworth December 15, 2008

Schematic's rising CFO Holland discusses being acquired and digital in the bad economy
 

Today's lists and databases

Consumer Database Responders by Religion

December 17, 2008

New List - Consumer Database Responders by Religion - Direct Group - Description: This file contains religious consumers who are proven online responders.
 

UCG Business Enhanced Masterfile

December 17, 2008

New List - UCG Business Enhanced Masterfile - MeritDirect - Description: This file contains subscribers to United Communications Group's media companies, which provide market-specific news for decision makers in fields such as energy, healthcare, technology and finance.
 

Premier Decision Makers — Minority Owned Businesses

December 17, 2008

New List - Premier Decision Makers — Minority Owned Businesses - Complete Mailing Lists - Description: This file contains female executives in a variety of businesses.
 

TenStep Project Managers Email

December 17, 2008

New E-mail - TenStep Project Managers Email - Rickard List Marketing - Description: This file contains people who receive advice and methods for project management and content.
 

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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. has been recruiting direct marketers since 1973. During that time, we've made the acquaintance of some of the industry's finest.

As the holidays approach, we would like to take this opportunity to wish our friends and colleagues a happy and healthy holiday season.

Best regards,

Wendy Weber
President
Crandall Associates, Inc.
wendy@crandallassociates.com

www.crandallassociates.com



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.



DMNews gathered the best and brightest 'whiz-kids' in the industry to present its first-ever "30 under 30" list Click here to read.

The second in a 4-part exclusive series on how marketers can face economic challenges head-on - sector-by-sector. 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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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

DMNews: Levi's selects Wieden + Kennedy for Americas


Today's News


Levi's selects Wieden + Kennedy for Americas

Dianna Dilworth December 15, 2008

Levi Strauss & Co.'s Levi's brand has awarded Wieden + Kennedy its advertising account for the Americas' region following a review that began in October. TBWA\Cutwater (SF/LA), Ogilvy (NY/Chicago), Anomaly (NY), Goodby Silverstein (SF) and Young & Rubicam (NY) all participated in the pitch.
 

Valassis faces contract lawsuit

Bryan Yurcan December 15, 2008

Media and marketing services company Valassis Communication Inc. is facing a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by a paper manufacturer. Fraser Papers Ltd. Filed the suit last week in US district court, alleging that Valassis owes it more than $900,000 for nearly 2 million pounds of specialty paper it shipped to the a North Carolina Valassis facility.
 

Epson, iCrossing launch new homepage, holiday campaign

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 15, 2008

Digital and search marketing agency, iCrossing has launched a new homepage for Epson America along with a new holiday campaign, Epson's Holiday "Deal a Day."
 

Sitebrand partners with Silverpop

Dianna Dilworth December 15, 2008

Online personalization services firm Sitebrand has teamed up with e-mail service provider Silverpop in a move to upgrade their e-mail product offering for online marketers. Sitebrand works with retailers including the Bank of Montreal, Roots and Legendary Deer Gear for Web personalization. Under the terms of the partnership, Sitebrand will integrate with Silverpop's e-mail marketing platform into its Segment&Serve personalization tool making e-mail a service within its platform.
 

Garden and Gun takes aim at larger audience

Lauren Bell December 15, 2008

Garden and Gun — the magazine that bills itself as the "Soul of the New South" — has upped its rate base by 50,000 and relaunched its Web site.
 

Miliraty collectors list now available

December 15, 2008

Specialists Marketing Services, Inc. has introduced the Medals of America Blow-In Program list to the market. This list is comprised of people who receive the Medals of America catalog, which offers military collectibles such as medals, ribbons, clothing and commemoratives.
 

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Marketing to worried retirees

Mary Elizabeth Hurn December 15, 2008

Millions of retirees have seen their savings plunge along with the stock market. Mary Elizabeth Hurn explores how financial services marketers handle this tough audience.
 

What will inspire consumers this holiday?

December 15, 2008

Credit use is down, along with retail sales. Retailers have had to be creative in finding ways to get customers in the door. Our experts assess how to best appeal to consumers in this tough economy.
 

Today's lists and databases

Mortgage Ledger

December 16, 2008

New List - Mortgage Ledger - Venture Direct Worldwide - Description: This file contains subscribers to Mortgage Ledger magazine, which delivers news and information to professionals in the mortgage business.
 

Sporting Women Who Hunt and Fish Mailing List

December 16, 2008

New List - Sporting Women Who Hunt and Fish Mailing List - Acton International Ltd. - Description: This file contains women who enjoy hunting and fishing.
 

Committed to a Better America: Full-Figured Female Apparel Mail Order Buyers

December 16, 2008

New List - Committed to a Better America: Full-Figured Female Apparel Mail Order Buyers - Turnkey Solutions Direct Marketing - Description: This file contains plus-sized women who enjoy shopping direct.
 

Hispanic American Democrats/Liberal

December 16, 2008

New Selects - Hispanic American Democrats/Liberal - Focus USA - Description: This file contains members of the Democratic Party and donors to lib­eral politicians.
 

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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.



DMNews gathered the best and brightest 'whiz-kids' in the industry to present its first-ever "30 under 30" list Click here to read.

The second in a 4-part exclusive series on how marketers can face economic challenges head-on - sector-by-sector. 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.
FREE WHITEPAPERS






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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