DMNews: Report: 25% drop in financial services direct mail

January 22, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Today's News Report: 25% drop in financial services direct mail Bryan Yurcan January 21, 2009 Financial services direct mail volume for 2008 fell 25% from 2007 levels, according to a report issued today by Mintel Comperemedia.   Transcontinental acquires Conversys Chantal Todé January 21, 2009 Looking to broaden its range of print and interactive communications offerings to retailers, printer Transcontinental Inc. has acquired print-to-Web provider Conversys Inc. Conversys specializes in the transformation of print marketing materials such as flyers and catalogs into rich, interactive Web content.   Yankee Candle to close Illuminations stores, direct business Chantal Todé January 21, 2009 The Yankee Candle Company Inc. will close its 28 Illuminations retail stores and the Illuminations direct business as part of a restructuring plan intended to focus resources on the core Yankee Candle business. The company also will close one underperforming Yankee Candle retail store and reduce its corporate and administrative workforce.   Heartland Payment Systems says processing system was breached Nancy Kearney January 21, 2009 Princeton, NJ-based payments processor Heartland Payment Systems said today its processing system was the victim of a security breach last year but that no merchant data or cardholder Social Security numbers, personal identification numbers (PIN), addresses or telephone numbers were involved.   Google to cut Print Ads service Mary Elizabeth Hurn January 21, 2009 In the latest in Google cuts, the search leader will shutter its Print Ads service on February 28. More than 800 US newspapers, including The New York Times and Chicago Sun-Times, use the service, which launched in November 2006.   Meredith launches dedicated online women's network Nancy Kearney January 21, 2009 Meredith Corporation, home to brands such as Better Homes and Gardens, American Baby and More, has launched Meredith Women's Network, comprised of Web sites geared toward topics of importance to women.   Insert deadline for check supplier January 21, 2009 Stanton Direct Marketing announced that the creative art deadline for the next Direct Checks Unlimited checkbook bind-in insert program is February 20. Circulation during the second quarter will total 900,000, with 300,000 being distributed in the months of April, May and June.   Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Reach doctors with value Sharon Goldman January 19, 2009 Marketing to healthcare providers is no longer about piles of freebies. Now, creative strategies are necessary to stand out.   Online coupons redeemed Chantal Todé January 19, 2009 Q Interactive's CEO discusses printable online coupons and the economy   Today's lists and databases Guideposts Donors January 22, 2009 New Selects - Guideposts Donors - RMI Direct Marketing - Description: This file contains people who have donated to Guideposts ministries and/or the Peale Center.   A-1 Auto Loan Borrowers Database January 22, 2009 New List - A-1 Auto Loan Borrowers Database - Byrum & Fleming - Description: This file contains people who have received auto loans.   Miracle Mud "Beauty from the Center of the Earth" January 22, 2009 New List - Miracle Mud "Beauty from the Center of the Earth" - CGC Consulting Services, Inc. - Description: This file contains people who have bought Miracle Mud, a beauty product for skin care, after viewing an infomercial on late night Television.   Active Christian Believers-Mothers of School Aged Children January 22, 2009 New List - Active Christian Believers-Mothers of School Aged Children - The Direct Group - Description: This file contains Christian parents of children who are active buyers of products through mail and online.   Classified 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. In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples finalists Caples Awards finalists announced   CLICK HERE to find out more about the Awards dinner, March 19, 2009.   DMNews Global Creative Jam & Caples Awards March 19, 2009 in New York, NY   EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 26 ACT NOW & SAVE $100 CLICK HERE to register today  Creative and marketing leaders from around the world will come together for a day and evening celebration of the best ideas in direct marketing. Online Exclusive What agencies wish marketers knew DMNews asks five top agency executives what they wish marketers knew about working with a direct or digital agency - that they typically don't. 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 View More Research DMNews Jobs Market Account Executive Dunn Data Company   Brewster, New York Segment Marketing Director Elsevier   Philadlephia, Pennsylvania Sr Director Customer Marketing Elsevier   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Creative Director SKM Group, Inc. Depew, New York Direct Mail Retail Marketing Manager, Vice President Compass Bank Birmingham, Alabama Direct Mail Marketing Manager Dow Jones & Co. South Brunswick, New Jersey

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DMNews: Ogilvy partners with Unica, Pluris

January 21, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Today's News Ogilvy partners with Unica, Pluris Chantal Todé January 20, 2009 In a move intended to help it bring data integration solutions to clients, Ogilvy North America has formed strategic alliances with marketing software company Unica and marketing database solutions provider Pluris.   Magazine planned for Hispanic food entrepreneurs Lauren Bell January 20, 2009 Abasto, a Spanish-language magazine catering to Hispanic-owned food businesses, will launch this spring.   Thunderhead wins new Blue Cross client Lauren Bell January 20, 2009 Medavie Blue Cross, a Canadian health insurance provider, has tapped Thunderhead as its new CRM system.   Return Path partners with Yahoo Mail for feedback loops Dianna Dilworth January 20, 2009 E-mail deliverability services firm Return Path has partnered with Yahoo Mail to extend its anti-spam feedback loop service to Yahoo Mail.   List of engaged persons available January 20, 2009 PK List Marketing Inc. has introduced the I'm about to pronounce you man & wife — PRENUPTIAL @ EMAIL list to the market.   Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Small business printing power Chantal Todé January 19, 2009 The popularity of multifunction printers is growing as small to midsize companies discover how the devices help them compete with the big guys.   Nailed It: Embarq's Kevin Cobb January 16, 2009 Kevin Cobb, interactive brand manager at Internet provider Embarq, discusses the company's "48 Seconds" user-generated video contest.   Today's lists and databases Market Builders Home Reach E-mail January 21, 2009 New E-mail - Market Builders Home Reach E-mail - Market Builders - Description: This file contains individuals who have opted in to receive new offers through e-mail.   SportsFanReview.com January 21, 2009 New List - SportsFanReview.com - Worldata - Description: This file contains readers of SportsFanReview.com, which offers news and information for sports lovers of all kinds.   Chocolate Lovers January 21, 2009 New List - Chocolate Lovers - eTargetMedia.com Inc. - Description: This file contains individuals who enjoy chocolate.   Report on Business - Top Executives January 21, 2009 New Selects - Report on Business - Top Executives - Cornerstone List Management - Description: This file contains top executives and professionals from a variety of industries and businesses.   Classified 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. In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples finalists Caples Awards finalists announced   CLICK HERE to find out more about the Awards dinner, March 19, 2009.   DMNews Global Creative Jam & Caples Awards March 19, 2009 in New York, NY   EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 26 ACT NOW & SAVE $100 CLICK HERE to register today  Creative and marketing leaders from around the world will come together for a day and evening celebration of the best ideas in direct marketing. Online Exclusive What agencies wish marketers knew DMNews asks five top agency executives what they wish marketers knew about working with a direct or digital agency - that they typically don't. 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 View More Research DMNews Jobs Market Account Executive Dunn Data Company   Brewster, New York Segment Marketing Director Elsevier   Philadlephia, Pennsylvania Sr Director Customer Marketing Elsevier   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Creative Director SKM Group, Inc. Depew, New York Direct Mail Retail Marketing Manager, Vice President Compass Bank Birmingham, Alabama Direct Mail Marketing Manager Dow Jones & Co. South Brunswick, New Jersey

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DMNews: Google shutters Catalog Search, five other products

January 16, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Today's News Google shutters Catalog Search, five other products Mary Elizabeth Hurn January 15, 2009 Google has stopped its Catalog Search, which allowed those surfing the Web to access thousands of retailers' catalogs online, citing decreased usage.   Microsoft, Elance offer service for small businesses Chantal Todé January 15, 2009 Online freelance marketplace Elance Inc. has teamed up with Microsoft to launch a services marketplace designed to match up small businesses with freelance marketing and Web development professionals.   HSN looks to Alliance for credit card, loyalty programs Lauren Bell January 15, 2009 Home Shopping Network (HSN) has tapped Alliance Data to launch a co-brand credit card program. Alliance will also take on the retailer's existing private label card portfolio.   Deadline set for Rocky Mountain News bids Lauren Bell January 15, 2009 E.W. Scripps is closing bids on its Denver-based Rocky Mountain News at the end of the day Friday, January 16.   Internet users list now available January 15, 2009 The Lighthouse List Company has introduced the AmeriBase - Pinging For Dollars - High Speed Internet Users list to the market. This list is composed of individuals who use high-speed Internet.   Click the image below to vote in DMNews' weekly online poll In This Week's Print Edition Creative campaigns from Intermix, Wine Enthusiast and AOL.com January 12, 2009   What should agencies keep in mind about the direct marketing business when hiring? Ellie Mitchell, SVP and GM, Javelin Direct January 12, 2009 The agency business, often led by direct marketing, is fundamentally re-orienting toward accountability and collaboration. This means that all kinds of agencies must work together to prove and improve their results for clients.   Today's lists and databases Matrix Group Sporting Goods Catalog Buyers January 16, 2009 New List - Matrix Group Sporting Goods Catalog Buyers - List Services Corporation - Description: This file contains people who have bought products from a sporting good catalog.   Help Me Stay Healthy Ailments at E-mail January 16, 2009 New List - Help Me Stay Healthy Ailments at E-mail - ListBargains - Description: This file contains people who are suffering from some ailment and have taken a proactive approach to monitoring and coping with it.   American Cooking Enthusiasts January 16, 2009 New List - American Cooking Enthusiasts - eTargetMedia.com Inc. - Description: This file contains people who love to cook and enjoy learning about new recipes, gourmet foods and food ideas.   Tax Hotline Newsletter January 16, 2009 New Selects - Tax Hotline Newsletter - Boardroom, Inc. - Description: This file contains people who have subscribed to a newsletter devoted to offering tax-related tips.   Classified 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. In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples finalists Caples Awards finalists announced   CLICK HERE to find out more about the Awards dinner, March 19, 2009.   DMNews Global Creative Jam & Caples Awards March 19, 2009 in New York, NY   FINAL WEEK TO SAVE $100 CLICK HERE to register today  Creative and marketing leaders from around the world will come together for a day and evening celebration of the best ideas in direct marketing. Online Exclusive Problem Solver: How can you stretch a tight pay-per-click marketing budget? Alex Porter, VP at Location3 Media, offers tips on how to get the most of out of your pay-per-click campaign in tough times. 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 View More Research DMNews Jobs Market Account Executive Dunn Data Company   Brewster, New York Segment Marketing Director Elsevier   Philadlephia, Pennsylvania Sr Director Customer Marketing Elsevier   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Creative Director SKM Group, Inc. Depew, New York Direct Mail Retail Marketing Manager, Vice President Compass Bank Birmingham, Alabama Direct Mail Marketing Manager Dow Jones & Co. South Brunswick, New Jersey

Advertise For details of how to advertise in the DMNews iMarketing News Daily, please email Sammy Patel at sammy.patel@haymarketmedia.com Classifieds For rates and specifications, please contact Michael Szymanski at michael.szymanski@haymarketmedia.com. Subscribe If you were sent this by a colleague and wish to subscribe to the DMNews iMarketing News Daily, please click here. Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from DMNews iMarketing News Daily click here. To manage your entire DMNews profile login to your account. You are subscribed as: fashionarchive@gmail.com To contact Haymarket Media for general questions or unsubscribe problems, please e-mail web@haymarketmedia.com All DMNews newsletters are sent from the domain "mta411.k.cheetahmail.com". When configuring e-mail or spam filter rules, please use this domain name. Haymarket Media Inc 114 West 26th St 4th floor New York, NY 10001 Powered by Cheetah Mail, an Experian Company © 2009 Haymarket Media Inc.