DMNews' E-Mail Weekly: ExactTarget acquires Keymail Marketing to expand into UK market

September 9, 2009 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement New Whitepaper: Email Marketing in the Age of Social Media With the rise of social media, email marketers now have the power to create viral programs that dramatically increase response rates, brand affinity and reach. This new whitepaper outlines how to tap your influential customer base, motivate sharing and measure the results. Download your free copy. News ExactTarget acquires Keymail Marketing to expand into UK market Dianna Dilworth Indianapolis-based e-mail service provider ExactTarget is expanding into the UK market through the acquisition of Keymail Marketing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition, announced September 8, comes four months after ExactTarget received $70 million in venture capital funding, which it said it would use to expand its international presence.   Dell debuts small business IT campaign in the US Dianna Dilworth Dell has launched its second campaign in the US since the creation of brand-specific agency Enfatico in December 2007. Called "Take your own path," the effort extends an initiative that first ran in India late last year to the US, Japan, Germany, the UK and China.   Retailers now accepting cash payments for e-commerce goods Cara Wood At a time when retailers are struggling to find new buyers in the poor economy, online payment service provider eBillme.com has launched a "walk-in" payment option for Web shoppers who do not have online banking or credit cards. The effort could enable an additional 72 million people in the US to become online buyers, according to the company.   Publishers cross the digital divide Lauren Bell With challenges in print well-documented, newspapers and magazines find that boosting readership requires a multichannel content strategy   Opinions Inbox Insider: Start your holiday e-mail plans Dianna Dilworth With Labor Day over and the weather cooling down, summer is officially behind us. Kids are back to school and marketers are back to work. For e-mail marketers, now is the time to buckle down and get a holiday e-mail plan into effect, if you haven't already done so.   Which e-mail metrics are you overlooking? Steve Webster, Chief Strategy Officer, iPost This article shows you how to interpret and optimize the conversion rate of your various e-mail list segments to drive meaningful revenue improvement.Sustainable e-mail marketing doesn't burn out your list by over mailing, or addict your subscribers to unprofitable discounts. Instead, it balances revenue generation with reasonable email frequency and quality offers for your subscribers.   From the 2008 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing DMNews seeking Essential Guide to E-mail columns DMNews is seeking submissions for the 2009 Essential Guide to E-Mail Marketing, which will be published on October 26. Experts from all areas of the direct marketing world are invited to share their knowledge, case studies, trends, tips, best practices and forecasts with DMNews' readership. We will accept submissions at various levels of expertise and understanding.   The next revolution in e-mail marketing Peter Horan The e-mail inbox lies at the convergence point of two mega-trends in advertising: Marketers forming direct relationships with consumers and marketers working to deliver more relevant, specifically targeted messages to consumers. The inbox uniquely allows marketers to address interested consumers in context.   Lists and Databases Supertrax International New list — Supertrax International — The List Place — This file contains snowmobile owners who subscribe to the publication Supertrax International. This predominantly male audience has a median age of 45 and an average household income of $75,000.   CLICK HERE to learn the Top 10 Tips to Win a Caples Award.   Caples Community Hear from British Airways and Agency.com how BA is doing its part to jumpstart international business travel with its "Face-to-face" effort Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles DMNews Data Management Survey
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DMNews' Digital Insider: EDiets.com challenges high-spending competitors with DRTV effort

September 8, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone Latest News EDiets.com challenges high-spending competitors with DRTV effort Chantal Todé EDiets.com, working with new advertising agency Karlin & Pimsler, will debut a DRTV campaign this month developed to stand out against the company's better-heeled competitors in the nutritional foods vertical.   Dell debuts small business IT campaign in the US Dianna Dilworth Dell has launched its second campaign in the US since the creation of brand-specific agency Enfatico in December 2007. Called "Take your own path," the effort extends an initiative that first ran in India late last year to the US, Japan, Germany, the UK and China.   AmEx takes a swing at mobile for the US Open Dianna Dilworth American Express (AmEx) is engaging customers and fans at the US Open, which opened this week, via interactive tennis-themed experiences both online and at the event. For its 16th year as a sponsor, the company is running mobile tennis games at the tournament. It also is sponsoring an iPhone app and USOpen.org.   E.L.F. expands relationship with eWay to include social capabilities Nathan Golia E.L.F. Cosmetics has tapped eWayDirect, already its e-mail vendor, to power its upcoming e.l.f. Beauty Network social initiative, which will launch later this year. The site is built on EWayDirect's Direct/Connect 4.0 social media platform.   Facebook debuts direct response ad units Dianna Dilworth Facebook has released a new set of direct response ad units, updating its engagement ad platform that lets brands offer coupons and free samples to the social network's users. Fast food chain Chick-fil-A is running one of the new units.   Inside Digital Five Questions for: Damon Ragusa, CEO of Thinkvine Sara Holoubek Damon Ragusa, CEO and Founder of Thinkvine, sat down with Contributing Editor Sara Holoubek at ad:tech Chicago last week to discuss the state of marketing mix modeling and why it is important to put the consumer back into the equation.   Opinion Under new (brand) management Mark Chaves, product manager of SAS Customer Intelligence, SAS Institute Marketing executives are aware that their brands are no longer entirely under their supervision. Conversations and relationships among consumers are driving forces in determining the long-term health of their brands.   The DMNews Essential Guide to Search Engine Marketing DMNews Essential Guide to Search Marketing now online The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to Search Marketing is now available online. Click on the image or headline to read.   Search optimization tips that will put your brand front and center Bill Lan, VP of account development, Efficient Frontier Roller-coaster economies force marketers to seek strategies that reap the highest levels of ROI. Even in times like these, they feel confident that search advertising will continue to be a valuable investment in the marketing mix. But with increasing competition and a shifting marketplace, marketers must understand the best practices for optimizing search to achieve the desired levels of return from their advertising spend.   Caples Community Hear from British Airways and Agency.com how BA is doing its part to jumpstart international business travel with its "Face-to-face" effort CLICK HERE to learn the Top 10 Tips to Win a Caples Award.   Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews: EDiets.com challenges high-spending competitors with DRTV effort

September 8, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Today's News EDiets.com challenges high-spending competitors with DRTV effort Chantal Todé September 04, 2009 EDiets.com, working with new advertising agency Karlin & Pimsler, will debut a DRTV campaign this month developed to stand out against the company's better-heeled competitors in the nutritional foods vertical.   Dell debuts small business IT campaign in the US Dianna Dilworth September 04, 2009 Dell has launched its second campaign in the US since the creation of brand-specific agency Enfatico in December 2007. Called "Take your own path," the effort extends an initiative that first ran in India late last year to the US, Japan, Germany, the UK and China.   Retailers now accepting cash payments for e-commerce goods Cara Wood September 04, 2009 At a time when retailers are struggling to find new buyers in the poor economy, online payment service provider eBillme.com has launched a "walk-in" payment option for Web shoppers who do not have online banking or credit cards. The effort could enable an additional 72 million people in the US to become online buyers, according to the company.   15miles taps interactive vet Stewart as president Carol Krol September 04, 2009 15miles, the interactive division of TMP Directional Marketing launched in August, has named Gregg Stewart president. Stewart most recently served as SVP of interactive for TMP Directional Marketing, a local search and Yellow Pages provider.   Adrea Rubin debuts Canadian maternity list September 04, 2009 Adrea Rubin Management has released the Motherhood Maternity Canada Buyers list to the market. This file contains mothers-to-be who have signed up for the Motherhood Perks program.   From the Print Edition DMNews talks with David Kimrey of TicketsNow.com David Kimrey, senior manager of business intelligence at TicketsNow.com, discusses the company's use of pre- dictive modeling to customize its marketing messages   Keeping pace with mainstream social media Cara Wood Social network membership is growing among Americans, according to a recent Forrester Research study. The most rapid growth has occurred among consumers 35 and older; however, all ages and demographics use social networking sites regularly.   Web Weekly Five Questions for the Weather Channel about mobile The Weather Channel is one of the most trafficked content sites on mobile phones, with more than 12.5 million unique users visiting the site every month and about 6 million iPhone applications in use. According to AdRelevance, the Weather Channel's mobile WAP site is in the top 10 for mobile Web traffic. DMNews chats with Cameron Clayton, VP of mobile at The Weather Channel about the cable channel's mobile strategy and its plans for the future.   more » Today's lists and databases Leaflet Missal Catalog Buyers New selects — Leaflet Missal Catalog Buyers — Estee Marketing Group — This file contains mostly female customers, age 60 and older, who have made purchases from the Leaflet Missal catalog, which sells religious items — generally Roman Catholic.   Supertrax International New list — Supertrax International — The List Place — This file contains snowmobile owners who subscribe to the publication Supertrax International. This predominantly male audience has a median age of 45 and an average household income of $75,000.   Generation Nation = X — Donors New list — Generation Nation = X - Donors — Media Source Solutions — This file contains young donors to green, humanitarian, children's, environmental, animal, global relief and political causes. Sixty percent of the prospects are female. Their average income is $51,000.   Classified 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 • Direct Mail Manager ... $70K • Email Marketing Manager ... $90K • Merchandise/Marketing Manager ... $100K • Senior Manager/ Director, Merchandise Marketing ... $125K • Director Online Marketing ... $120K • Director Of Marketing, Customer Acquisition ... $150K Connecticut • Online Merchandise-Product Manager...$75k New England Connecticut/Western Mass • Online Media Buyer...$70k • Dir/Mgr, Social Media Marketing...$100k Massachusetts • Sales Manager/Biz Dev Database Solutions...$110k 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. 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 In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Community Hear from British Airways and Agency.com how BA is doing its part to jumpstart international business travel with its "Face-to-face" effort CLICK HERE to learn the Top 10 Tips to Win a Caples Award.   Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews: Postal Service narrows list of possible branch consolidations

September 4, 2009 Click here to view this newsletter online Check out DMNews on your smartphone  Today's News Postal Service narrows list of possible branch consolidations Frank Washkuch September 03, 2009 With a month before it is set to begin branch-consolidation proceedings, the US Postal Service has narrowed the number of offices it may close to 413. The potential closures is an effort to cut costs at a time when the impact of dwindling mail volumes is exacerbated by the recession. The USPS has predicted that this year's mail volume will be as many as 20 billion pieces smaller than last year's.   AmEx takes a swing at mobile for the US Open Dianna Dilworth September 03, 2009 American Express (AmEx) is engaging customers and fans at the US Open, which opened this week, via interactive tennis-themed experiences both online and at the event. For its 16th year as a sponsor, the company is running mobile tennis games at the tournament. It also is sponsoring an iPhone app and USOpen.org.   WWF integrated campaign urges action on climate change Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 03, 2009 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is conducting an integrated public awareness campaign asking voters in five states to urge their senators to support climate-change legislation. Developed with Core Strategy Group, the campaign consists of a two-week TV ad buy in Alaska, Indiana, Maine, Montana and North Dakota. It also includes a microsite, ActForOurFuture.org, as well as search engine marketing, telemarketing, e-mail, social media and online banner and video ad components.   901 Silver Tequila launches interactive contest Mary Elizabeth Hurn September 03, 2009 901 Silver Tequila is asking consumers to brainstorm marketing or advertising campaigns, promotions, taglines and viral videos promoting the brand as part of its 901at901on901 contest. The effort, aided by St. Louis-based agency White Space, uses a video call to action that was launched at 9:01pm on September 1, to engage consumers with the brand.   Dunn Data releases new age music buyers list to market September 03, 2009 Dunn Data has introduced the Astral Sounds New Age Music Buyers list to the market. This file contains buyers of a new age music album meant to aid relaxation.   From the Print Edition Online marketing gets the business Nathan Golia Rutgers Business School is betting on the Web to gain students, says the school's marketing director, Eric Koomen.   Do oversize postcards add value to mailings? The rush to stand out in the mailbox, as well as advances in mail technology, has led some marketers to consider larger mailers. But are they worth it? Two experts examine options.   Web Weekly Five Questions for the Weather Channel about mobile The Weather Channel is one of the most trafficked content sites on mobile phones, with more than 12.5 million unique users visiting the site every month and about 6 million iPhone applications in use. According to AdRelevance, the Weather Channel's mobile WAP site is in the top 10 for mobile Web traffic. DMNews chats with Cameron Clayton, VP of mobile at The Weather Channel about the cable channel's mobile strategy and its plans for the future.   more » Today's lists and databases Entrepreneur Subscribers at Email Address New e-mail list — Entrepreneur Subscribers at Email Address — ALC — This file contains subscribers to Entrepreneur magazine. These professionals have opted in to receive e-mail communications from select marketing partners. Nearly all have shopped online in the past six months.   USA Professional Licensed Database New list — USA Professional Licensed Database — Stanford Direct — This file contains licensed professionals. Its information, including names, addresses and license numbers, is sourced from the various state licensing boards across the US.   Entrepreneurial Business Owners and Managers from Crosslists, Cross & Co. New list — Entrepreneurial Business Owners and Managers from Crosslists, Cross & Co. — Crosslists, Cross & Co. — This file contains entrepreneurs of brand new businesses who have sole proprietorship of their startup companies. Suggested usage includes office supplies and furnishings, computers, technology, communications, marketing materials, software, corporate credit cards, printing, insurance and seminars.   Classified 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 • Direct Mail Manager ... $70K • Email Marketing Manager ... $90K • Merchandise/Marketing Manager ... $100K • Senior Manager/ Director, Merchandise Marketing ... $125K • Director Online Marketing ... $120K • Director Of Marketing, Customer Acquisition ... $150K Connecticut • Online Merchandise-Product Manager...$75k New England Connecticut/Western Mass • Online Media Buyer...$70k • Dir/Mgr, Social Media Marketing...$100k Massachusetts • Sales Manager/Biz Dev Database Solutions...$110k 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. 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 In This Issue Today's News In This Week's Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Community Hear from British Airways and Agency.com how BA is doing its part to jumpstart international business travel with its "Face-to-face" effort CLICK HERE to learn the Top 10 Tips to Win a Caples Award.   Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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