DMNews Email Marketing Weekly: E-mail marketing goes global

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January 13, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement International Email Marketing Metrics Benchmark Study How do your email programs measure up against peers worldwide? Silverpop analyzed 7,000 emails sent to 188 countries to find the answers. Our latest study offers valuable benchmarks to help you evaluate where you stand. Download your copy from Silverpop today! Inbox Insider Inbox Insider: E-mail marketing goes global Dianna Dilworth January 12, 2010 E-mail marketing continues to grow, taking advantage of the cheap, yet efficient technology and measurement ability it provides. So, it's likely that it also will expand globally.   News Belardi/Ostroy, Eclipse form alliance Nathan Golia January 11, 2010 Belardi/Ostroy and Eclipse Direct Marketing, both known primarily for their list management and brokerage services, announced a strategic alliance on January 11.   Harland Clarke makes integrated, e-mail agency acquisitions Nathan Golia January 08, 2010 Harland Clarke, a San Antonio, TX-based marketing firm focused on the financial sector, has purchased e-mail firm SubscriberMail and integrated agency Protocol Integrated Marketing Services (IMS). Terms of the deals were not disclosed.   Experian buys Japanese ESP A-Care Systems Nathan Golia January 07, 2010 Experian announced January 7 that it has purchased an 88.5% stake of A-Care Systems, an e-mail service provider based in Japan. The newly acquired company will be part of the Experian CheetahMail unit, though Experian did not say in a statement whether it will rebrand the company.   FedEx launches fully integrated campaign, featuring e-mail, direct mail Dianna Dilworth January 07, 2010 FedEx is rolling out a multichannel campaign this month as part of the company's new strategy to integrate its brand messaging and creative across multiple channels simultaneously. The effort includes online and offline channels with the unified message, "We understand."   Atkins launches sampling campaign to grow e-mail database Mary Elizabeth Hurn January 04, 2010 Weight management program and food company Atkins Nutritionals has launched a sampling campaign to grow the company's e-mail and direct mail database. The multimillion dollar campaign includes TV, print and online advertising, all of which drive consumers to the redesigned Atkins.com.   Opinion Best practices for integrating e-mail into your campaign Leann Bagley, account supervisor, Worktank January 12, 2010 With the prevalence of spam, the growing sophistication of spam filters and the explosive interest in sharing announcements via social media, marketers are asking themselves about the role of e-mail as a means to help drive response.   From the 2008 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing CAN-SPAM compliance doesn't guarantee e-mail delivery Justin Premick, director of education marketing, AWeber Communications October 26, 2009 As many e-mail marketers know, to comply with CAN-SPAM you must include an unsubscribe link and your postal address in e-mails, as well as make sure your e-mail headers or subject lines are not deceiving.   The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now available in a digital edition Cara Wood October 27, 2009 The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now available in a digital edition.   Lists and Databases ProjectConnections Project Managers Opt-In Email January 11, 2010 New e-mail list — ProjectConnections Project Managers Opt-In Email — Specialists Marketing Services — This file contains executives, project managers and IT managers who turn to ProjectConnections.com for management templates, resources and other expert know-how.   32nd Caples awards finalists announced Click here to view Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE DMNews is seeking submissions for the 2010 Essential Guide to Lists & Databases, which will be published February 15. Click here for more information. 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue

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DMNews: Covario, Barkley make acquisitions; Target relaunching e-commerce platform

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January 13, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News Covario buys NetConcepts Kevin McKeefery Search marketing service and software company Covario has acquired fellow search marketing firm NetConcepts. Both companies will operate under the Covario brand, headquartered in San Diego. The teams will also be integrated, with no layoffs planned.   Barkley acquires Blacktop Creative Mary Elizabeth Hurn Barkley has acquired Blacktop Creative, a branding firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. All of Blacktop's 20 employees will move to Barkley's headquarters this month. Both companies are based in Kansas City, MO.   Target names vendor partners for e-commerce platform relaunch Mary Elizabeth Hurn National retailer Target has selected a number of vendor partners to help it build and manage a relaunched Target.com e-commerce platform, which is set to be completed in August of next year.   R/GA names Charnock chief strategy officer Frank Washkuch R/GA hired William Charnock as chief strategy officer, a newly created position, effective January 25. Reporting to Bob Greenberg, agency CEO and global chief creative officer, he will oversee the agency's global strategy and manage its strategy, planning and research teams.   Three business lists released by Dunhill Nathan Golia Dunhill International List Co. released three lists on January 12: Female Business Professionals, Business Executive Database and Board Members at Home or Business Address.   From the print edition Search and discover new opportunities Chantal Todé Direct marketers take search measurement beyond last-click metrics to determine its role in buying decisions.   Creative solutions from Stanford Alpine Chalet, Pioneer, Karmaloop Dianna Dilworth, Nathan Golia, Carol Krol Stanford Alpine Chalet uses e-mail to keep a full house; Pioneer Electronics sounds off on forums; Karmaloop adds video   Today's lists and databases Keepsake Package Insert Program New insert program — Keepsake Package Insert Program — List Services Corp. — This file contains buyers from catalogs Keepsake Quilting, Keepsake Needlearts and Keepsake Patternworks. The mostly female prospects have an average income of $60,000 and spend an average of $60 per order.   Direct Group's Education Seekers New list — Direct Group's Education Seekers — Direct Group — This file contains individuals seeking information regarding schools and programs offered. They are looking to shape their career of the future by tapping into these higher education programs. They have filled out a brief personal profile volunteering their educational areas of interest.   Canada—CHO-WA Herbal Health Supplement Buyers Consumer Mailing List Returning to market — Canada—CHO-WA Herbal Health Supplement Buyers Consumer Mailing List — Acton International Ltd. — This list contains buyers of CHO-WA, a supplement. Average purchase price is $115.   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: NEW YORK CITY Fulfillment Manager $90K Customer Service Manager $75K Online Marketing Manager $85K Merchandising Manager $85K Direct Marketing Manager $75K LONG ISLAND Marcom Manager-B-B $115k Marketing Manager-TradeShow $115k CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Sr. Marketing Manager $70K PHILADELPHIA Online Marketing Manager (Retention) Affiliate Marketing Manager SAN FRANCISCO Mobile Marketing $150K + BOSTON METRO Direct Mail Production Specialist $50k Catalog Product Manager $80k Account Exec-Client Services $50k Sr. Account Exec-Client Services $65k Account Manager-Client Services $65k Account Director Client Services $100k CONNECTICUT Call Center- Supervisor $50k Direct Mail/ CRM Manager $85k VIRTUAL Biz Dev/Sr. Sales Executive $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. 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 From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds 32nd Caples awards finalists announced Click here to view Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE DMNews is seeking submissions for the 2010 Essential Guide to Lists & Databases, which will be published February 15. Click here for more information. 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews Digital Insider: Travelocity takes 'Roaming Gnome' to slopes, shores for social push

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January 12, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone ADVERTISEMENT There's a lot at risk for those who don't follow the essential rules of email engagement - from undelivered emails and missed sales opportunities, to blacklisting and beyond. Reduce those risks and conquer the inbox with best practices that will boost your email marketing ROI. Get the free guide: 25 Essentials for Exceptional Email Campaigns now Inside Digital Travelocity takes 'Roaming Gnome' to slopes, shores in social media push Dianna Dilworth Travelocity is rolling out an integrated campaign to promote its winter travel sale.   Latest News BPA Worldwide tweaks publishers' data widget Carol Krol Media auditor BPA Worldwide has refined the publisher widget it launched in early December based on customer feedback, DMNews has learned.   Celestial Seasonings launches Facebook quiz app Mary Elizabeth Hurn Tea maker Celestial Seasonings launched its first Facebook application January 5 to promote its new line of green teas. Users can visit Facebook.com/CelestialSeasonings to take a quiz called "PossibiliTEAS." Celestial Seasonings will donate $1 to Conservation International's "Protect an Acre" program— up to a limit of $50,000 — for each user who takes the quiz.   Aflac debuts 'You don't know quack' campaign Dianna Dilworth Insurance giant Aflac has launched a campaign with Internet marketing, social media and out-of-home advertising components, even as it searches for a new ad agency. The effort, called "You don't know quack," launched January 11. Its goal is to expand brand awareness to educate consumers about the type of insurance that Aflac provides.   Rosetta acquires healthcare agency Wishbone James Chase, editor-in-chief, MM&M Rosetta, an independent digital marketing agency, has acquired healthcare marketing agency Wishbone for an undisclosed sum. Wishbone will retain its name and management team, and will be integrated into Rosetta's overall healthcare business as a separate professionally focused group. It will continue to operate from its New York offices.   FedEx launches fully integrated campaign, featuring e-mail, direct mail Dianna Dilworth FedEx is rolling out a multichannel campaign this month as part of the company's new strategy to integrate its brand messaging and creative across multiple channels simultaneously. The effort includes online and offline channels with the unified message, "We understand."   Opinion How to make a viral campaign infectious Adi Sideman, CEO, Oddcast What makes a viral campaign a hit? That's a question everyone would like to answer. Defining viral success is still a work in progress, but here is an outline of characteristics common in successful viral campaigns.   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.   Three recession-proof strategies you can use for search success Wister Walcott, co-founder and VP of products, Marin Software By now, most marketers know the drill for 2009: Trim budgets and focus on effectiveness. For search marketers, there are several ways to meet this challenge. In fact, you can often wring more ROI out of your paid search campaigns without sacrificing much traffic. Wister Walcott, co-founder and VP-products for Marin Software details three clear steps you can take.   32nd Caples awards finalists announced Click here to view Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE DMNews is seeking submissions for the 2010 Essential Guide to Lists & Databases, which will be published February 15. Click here for more information. 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue

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DMNews: MasterCard launches data service, Aflac debuts integrated campaign

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January 12, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News MasterCard Worldwide launches data services for marketers Carol Krol MasterCard Worldwide on January 12 announced it has launched Advisors Merchant Solutions, a data analytics and marketing service for clients. The credit card issuer said the service will help companies understand spending activity, evaluate performance compared with competitors and focus direct marketing campaigns to target the most precise segments and prospects.   Aflac debuts 'You don't know quack' campaign Dianna Dilworth Insurance giant Aflac has launched a campaign with Internet marketing, social media and out-of-home advertising components, even as it searches for a new ad agency. The effort, called "You don't know quack," launched January 11. Its goal is to expand brand awareness to educate consumers about the type of insurance that Aflac provides.   PRC report values one-day-per-week Postal Service delivery cut in billions Frank Washkuch If it had implemented a five-day-per-week delivery schedule years ago, the US Postal Service would have saved more than $2 billion during the its 2008 fiscal year. For the 2007 fiscal year, the cut in service would have saved the organization more than $1.9 billion, according to the Postal Regulatory Commission's annual report for fiscal year 2009.   Belardi/Ostroy, Eclipse form alliance Nathan Golia Belardi/Ostroy and Eclipse Direct Marketing, both known primarily for their list management and brokerage services, announced a strategic alliance on January 11.   Former Mindshare CEO Neslund joins Red Bricks Media Kevin McKeefery Red Bricks Media named Scott Neslund, former CEO of WPP media agency Mindshare, its CEO, effective January 11. He replaced Elliott Easterling, who now serves as chairman of the board.   Direct Media Millard launches analytics capability Nathan Golia Infogroup-owned list management firm Direct Media Millard (DMM) announced January 11 that it has created a research and analytics business intelligence consultancy. Bill LaPierre, SVP, will lead the initiative.   Hard Rock names Pepsi alum Galloway CMO Dianna Dilworth Hospitality brand Hard Rock International named John Galloway, former VP of marketing for Gatorade at PepsiCo, its VP and CMO, effective January 11. He is charged with overseeing global marketing, advertising and promotions for Hard Rock's 159 venues worldwide.   Lavalife begins DRTV campaign Nathan Golia Dating service Lavalife launched a DRTV campaign in the US and Canada on January 11 to promote its phone service, Lavalife Voice. The company worked with its DRTV agency, Northern Lights Direct Response, on the effort.   Kroll gets 'Modern Woodworking' list 'Modern Woodworking' magazine awarded Kroll Direct Marketing management of its subscriber file on January 11. The previous list manager was DM2.   From the print edition Government credit hasn't dried up Mark Amtower, founding partner and lead consultant, Amtower & Co. Many business-to-business direct and multichannel companies are missing a huge opportunity to target government business. Government business is there, it doesn't go away, and while not recession-proof, it's the next best thing.   Expect a big year for addressable TV Tara Walpert Levy, president, Visible World We have been looking forward to the advent of addressable television for many years. In 2010, after all of the hypothesizing and all of the prognosticating, targeted ads on television based on data will finally become part of advertisers' core marketing strategy. The breakthroughs in addressability that were achieved in 2009 provide ample scale and proof of concept to drive significant adoption and continued innovation in the upcoming year.   Today's lists and databases ProjectConnections Project Managers Opt-In Email New e-mail list — ProjectConnections Project Managers Opt-In Email — Specialists Marketing Services — This file contains executives, project managers and IT managers who turn to ProjectConnections.com for management templates, resources and other expert know-how.   Asian American Consumers by Lead Me Media New list — Asian American Consumers by Lead Me Media — Lead Me Media — This file contains Asian Americans. The file is 61% female; prospects have an average income of $60,000. Nearly 90% of them go online and 70% visit ethnic Web sites and portals.   Amerilist Luxury Brand Enthusiasts Mailing List New list — Amerilist Luxury Brand Enthusiasts Mailing List — Amerilist — This file contains brand-conscious consumers who love the prestige of luxury brands. These individuals enjoy the finer things in life and money is no object.   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: NEW YORK CITY Fulfillment Manager $90K Customer Service Manager $75K Online Marketing Manager $85K Merchandising Manager $85K Direct Marketing Manager $75K LONG ISLAND Marcom Manager-B-B $115k Marketing Manager-TradeShow $115k CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Sr. Marketing Manager $70K PHILADELPHIA Online Marketing Manager (Retention) Affiliate Marketing Manager SAN FRANCISCO Mobile Marketing $150K + BOSTON METRO Direct Mail Production Specialist $50k Catalog Product Manager $80k Account Exec-Client Services $50k Sr. Account Exec-Client Services $65k Account Manager-Client Services $65k Account Director Client Services $100k CONNECTICUT Call Center- Supervisor $50k Direct Mail/ CRM Manager $85k VIRTUAL Biz Dev/Sr. Sales Executive $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. 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 From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds 32nd Caples awards finalists announced Click here to view Deadline to nominate direct and digital all stars for 30 under 30 is February 1 CLICK HERE to nominate someone today 2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE DMNews is seeking submissions for the 2010 Essential Guide to Lists & Databases, which will be published February 15. Click here for more information. 30th Anniversary Click to read DMNews' 30th anniversary issue Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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 Sammy Patel at sammy.patel@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 "haymarket.puresendmail.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 © 2010 Haymarket Media Inc.