DMNews: Chevy testing mobile, social at SXSW; changes coming to Infogroup post-sale

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March 15, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News Chevy test drives social and mobile at SXSW Dianna Dilworth GM is testing mobile and social marketing tactics for its Chevrolet brand at South by Southwest (SXSW) this week. The goal is to reach new audiences at the interactive conference and music festival.   Infogroup sale ends public era Mary Elizabeth Hurn CCMP Capital Advisors, which bought Infogroup for $635 million on March 8, plans to continue Omaha, NE-based Infogroup's transition from database company to full-service direct marketing firm. The acquisition, expected to close this summer, will result in Infogroup becoming a private company.   Staples kicks off b-to-b site Frank Washkuch Staples launched a business-to-business e-commerce Web site, staplesadvantage.com, on March 11. The company's goal is to meet corporate demands for supplier consolidation and reduced procurement costs. Managed by the company's business-to-business division, Staples Advantage, the site also features the offerings of its five recently announced business-to-business segments.   Editorial: The DM landscape has changed permanently Carol Krol The worst of the recession is behind us, and marketers are seeing budgets stabilize. Amid the slow recovery, though, direct marketers may need to re-think everything they have ever done. The picture has changed permanently. They will need to operate in a new environment that has direct marketing at its core, but goes way beyond traditional direct.   Source Interlink releases two new lists through Specialists Source Interlink Media has released two new lists, Source Interlink Media Product Buyers Masterfile and Source Interlink Media Seniors Masterfile, through manager Specialists Marketing Services.   Web Exclusive 30 direct marketers under 30 DMNews gathered the best and the brightest young superstars in the direct, database and interactive marketing industry for its second annual 30 Under 30 feature. These successful up-and-comers were judged on their ability to initiate change, drive growth and achieve measurable results for their companies and clients. While these honored executive are not ranked per se, the top 10 we feel are particularly innovative standouts who deserve special mention.   From the print edition Brands tip off direct campaigns Dianna Dilworth Intel, CBS Sports and H&R Block are taking advantage of the NCAA tournament to interact with consumers through a mix of channels, including more mobile marketing than previous years.   Mail loses ground to digital post-recovery Mary Elizabeth Hurn Direct marketers are beginning to see green shoots of economic recovery, but the media mix continues to shift and experts predict direct mail will never regain its dominance.   Today's lists and databases Colossal Profits Postal Subscriber File New list — Colossal Profits Postal Subscriber File — MetaResponse Group — This file contains stock traders who are in control of their own self-directed funds. They use Colossal Profits' newsletter and video training courses to improve their day trading. They have spent $39 to $3,000 on the service.   Medical Device Manufacturers from Ziff Davis Enterprise New list — Medical Device Manufacturers from Ziff Davis Enterprise — Statlistics — This file contains manufacturers of laboratory analytical, surgical, orthopedic, prosthetic, x-ray, tubes, electromedical, electrotherapeutic and other finished medical instruments and apparatus.   Babcox Masterfile Mailing List New list — Babcox Masterfile Mailing List — Meritdirect — This file contains subscribers to all eight Babcox publications, which include BodyShop Business, Brake & Front End, Counterman, Engine Builder, Fleet Equipment, ImportCar, Tire Review and Underhood Service.   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Join an international audience of DM creatives Click to reserve your seat Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews: HP launching campaign with 72andSunny; DMA, ACMA team up on postal issues

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March 12, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News HP to launch 'Let's do amazing' campaign Kevin McKeefery HP will launch the "Let's do amazing" campaign later this week. This is the first effort created by 72andSunny, a recent addition to its agency roster.   DMA, American Catalog Mailers Association pledge team effort on postal issues Frank Washkuch Trade groups the Direct Marketing Association and the American Catalog Mailers Association pledged to work together on postal issues on March 11.   Marketers have data, but unsure what to do with it: Unica study Dianna Dilworth Although marketers collect large amounts of data, they struggle to apply that information to their campaigns, according to a study of global marketers by Unica, an analytics and integrated marketing firm.   Media Horizons releases Rodale database Media Horizons Management launched Rodale EnVision on March 11. The database features former book buyers and subscribers to Rodale's publications and books along with current transactional information.   Web Exclusive 30 direct marketers under 30 DMNews gathered the best and the brightest young superstars in the direct, database and interactive marketing industry for its second annual 30 Under 30 feature. These successful up-and-comers were judged on their ability to initiate change, drive growth and achieve measurable results for their companies and clients. While these honored executive are not ranked per se, the top 10 we feel are particularly innovative standouts who deserve special mention.   From the print edition Brands and publishers work on Web video strategy Dianna Dilworth With more consumers viewing online video, advertising in the channel is also gaining traction as marketers, publishers and agencies establish standards for it.   Credit laws force new marketing approach Mary Elizabeth Hurn Card-issuing companies now must give consumers 45 days' notice if they change interest rates or most fees or agreement terms, according to the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act.   Today's lists and databases TVA Publ French female and male magazine subs Canada New list — TVA Publ French female and male magazine subs Canada — Allegro Direct — This file contains paid, French-speaking, direct mail subscribers to TVA publications. The 80% file reflects that these are mostly female magazines. Past subscribers are also available for rental.   African American Responders New list — African American Responders — SMA Communications — This file contains African-American consumers. The file is 64% male; average income is $45,000.   The National World War II Museum New list — The National World War II Museum — Specialized Fundraising Services — Description: This file contains active members and donors to the National World War II Museum. These members have given, on average, $45 to join the museum.   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Join an international audience of DM creatives Click to reserve your seat Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews: Century 21 names digital, social AORs; Ragu runs contest targeting moms

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March 11, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News Century 21 names MRM, Mullen AORs Kevin McKeefery Century 21 Real Estate has named MRM Worldwide its agency of record for national and digital marketing and Mullen as its agency of record for social media and PR. Both are Interpublic Group agencies. Mullen is the real estate company's first social media AOR.   Ragu 'Good Start' contest targets moms Dianna Dilworth Unilever's Ragu line of pasta sauces is conducting a contest targeting moms, as well as a digital campaign to promote it. The promotion, launched March 1, runs through August.   Diesel taps Iced for social media marketing Dianna Dilworth Italian fashion brand Diesel has hired Iced Media, an integrated agency that specializes in online and social media, as its agency of record. Iced won the business after an RFP process that included more than five other agencies.   Christopher & Banks debuts loyalty program Mary Elizabeth Hurn Christopher & Banks, a women's clothing specialty retailer, has launched its "Friendship Rewards" multichannel loyalty program. The initiative, announced March 9, will span the company's more than 800 retail locations and two e-commerce sites.   Festiva unveils benefits for loyalty push Mary Elizabeth Hurn Festiva Hospitality Group will roll out benefit packages for its recently launched Adventure Club Loyalty Program on April 1.   Stratmark loyalty initiative targets newspaper subscribers Nathan Golia Stratmark launched "My Reader Rewards," a program that allows newspaper subscribers to accumulate points with a periodical's advertisers, on March 9. The company is in negotiations with 14 media outlets to implement the program.   Web Exclusive 30 direct marketers under 30 DMNews gathered the best and the brightest young superstars in the direct, database and interactive marketing industry for its second annual 30 Under 30 feature. These successful up-and-comers were judged on their ability to initiate change, drive growth and achieve measurable results for their companies and clients. While these honored executive are not ranked per se, the top 10 we feel are particularly innovative standouts who deserve special mention.   From the print edition Nonprofits look to integrated marketing Chantal Todé Nonprofits support direct mail efforts with e-mail, social and other channels.   Creative campaigns from Virtual Premise, Follet Software, Century Novelty Virtual Premise looks for a lead-gen lift, Follet Software offers a free trial, Century Novelty reworks pay-per-click.   Today's lists and databases Librarian eNewsletter Subscribers from The Library Resources Group New list — Librarian eNewsletter Subscribers from The Library Resources Group — Bethesda List Center — This file contains librarians who receive e-mail newsletters. The librarians are decision makers and buyers for many products including books, periodicals, newspapers, electronic databases, furnishings, computer systems and software.   Yourmusic New list — Yourmusic — Specialists Marketing Services — This file contains buyers of music CDs each month from the Yourmusic club. These buyers are typically college-educated men and women with an average household income of $74,000.   Four Corners Direct Product Buyers New list — Four Corners Direct Product Buyers — List Services Corp. — This file contains people who have purchased footwear, household items, personal care products, apparel, lingerie and health and beauty products from Four Corners.   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Join an international audience of DM creatives Click to reserve your seat Agency Business Report Click below to view all agency profiles

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DMNews Database Weekly: Festiva unveils benefits for loyalty push

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March 11, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Customer Centricity May 3-5, 2010 Columbia University Campus, New York City Learn how to move from product centricity to customer centricity to create sustained value and a competitive advantage. Please click here to learn more. News Festiva unveils benefits for loyalty push Mary Elizabeth Hurn Festiva Hospitality Group will roll out benefit packages for its recently launched Adventure Club Loyalty Program on April 1.   Christopher & Banks debuts loyalty program Mary Elizabeth Hurn Christopher & Banks, a women's clothing specialty retailer, has launched its "Friendship Rewards" multichannel loyalty program. The initiative, announced March 9, will span the company's more than 800 retail locations and two e-commerce sites.   Stratmark loyalty initiative targets newspaper subscribers Nathan Golia Stratmark launched "My Reader Rewards," a program that allows newspaper subscribers to accumulate points with a periodical's advertisers, on March 9. The company is in negotiations with 14 media outlets to implement the program.   CCMP to transition Infogroup to full-service direct agency Mary Elizabeth Hurn CCMP Capital Advisors, which bought Infogroup for $635 million on March 8, plans to continue Omaha, NE-based Infogroup's transition from database company to full-service direct marketing firm.   Hoover's adds more business data with Web platform launch Kevin McKeefery Hoover's, a business database company, launched a Web platform with additional corporate data, as well as services for sales and marketing professionals, on March 8.   Column Boost ROI through Web experience management Elaine Chen, director of marketing, FatWire The Web is a primary channel for driving sales, customer loyalty and operational efficiencies. Building an effective Web presence is therefore business-critical. Web Experience Management (WEM) enables a business to manage its Web sites and online promotions to deliver a relevant, engaging Web experience that encourages browsers to become buyers.   DMNews' Essential Guide to Lists, Database Marketing & Data Services The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to Lists & Databases is now online The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to Lists and Databases is now available as a PDF file. Click on the image or headline to download it.   Caples Awards Dinner March 25, 2010 Join an international audience of DM creatives Click to reserve your seat
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