DMNews: Salesforce.com picks up Jigsaw, Ad:tech keynote focuses on agencies

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April 22, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News Salesforce.com buys Jigsaw for $142M Nathan Golia Salesforce.com acquired business data company Jigsaw on April 21, in a bid to compete in the data services arena. The $142 million deal is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, which begins on May 1 of that year.   Digital, traditional agencies should work together: Ad:tech keynote Dianna Dilworth As the lines between digital and traditional shops continue to blur, agencies should focus on their strengths and collaborate with complementary firms, Kristi VandenBosch, CEO of Publicis & Hal Riney, told attendees of the Ad:tech San Francisco conference on April 21.   e-Dialog acquires mobile firm M3 Kevin McKeefery E-mail marketing firm e-Dialog has acquired Philadelphia-based mobile services company M3. The firms announced the deal on April 21.   Six in 10 merchants to invest more in e-commerce this year: survey Rose Gordon As the economy begins to rebound, marketers are planning to reinvest in their e-commerce portals with a particular emphasis on targeted e-mail marketing, improved on-site search and enhanced on-site merchandising, according to a survey by The E-tailing Group.   Barton Cotton turns over holiday card buyers to Rickard Barton Cotton awarded its Holiday Card Center Buyers list to Rickard List Marketing on April 21. The file is new to the market.   From the print edition Audits' transparency helps ensure ROI Glenn Hansen, President & CEO, BPA Worldwide The cost of creating and maintaining a current and quality database has never been cheap. But does an investment in currency and quality translate to increased lead generation? We think, logically, yes — and we may have the answer soon.   Relevant e-mails avoid 'mental opt-out' Mark Smith, EVP of global sales, Portrait Software How many times have you opened your inbox to find the same old message from a company that seems to contact you almost every day, offering a product or service for which you have no current need? If you're like most of us, you'll probably simply press "delete" rather than scrolling to the bottom of the page and unsubscribing. Thus, although you haven't physically opted out of the e-mail list, you have mentally opted out of e-mails from this company.   Today's lists and databases Rheumatism Afflicted Consumers New list — Rheumatism Afflicted Consumers — The Rich List Company — This file contains rheumatic consumers who buy products and services online and through the mail to alleviate their pain. Average purchase is $149.   Toyota Vehicle Owner & In-Market Shoppers — ICS AutoNet New list — Toyota Vehicle Owner & In-Market Shoppers — ICS AutoNet — ICS Marketing Support Services — This file contains individuals who either own a Toyota vehicle, or have recently been shopping online for a new Toyota.   Tennis Life Magazine Active Subscribers New management — Tennis Life Magazine Active Subscribers — Amerilist — This file contains active tennis players and outdoor enthusiasts. Tennis Life subscribers average 40 to 42 years of age and a household income of $102,000.   Classified THE Direct Marketing Recruiters We specialize in Direct/Internet Marketing Recruitment-servicing all industries Eda Zullo ezullo@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 ext.280 Peg Hoerres phoerres@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 ext. 207 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. Click Here In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Click here to fill out DMNews' 2010 Agency Business Report survey
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DMNews Email Marketing Weekly: Exclusive communities help move inventory

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April 21, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement: Inbox Insider Inbox Insider: Exclusive communities help to move inventory Dianna Dilworth E-mail is a great way to connect with communities. It's also an effective method for selling inventory through exclusive offers. I recently signed up for Gilt Groupe's fashion e-mail newsletter, as well as the company's Jetsetter's newsletter. Both do a great job to build community and move inventory.   News Rite Aid launches loyalty program nationwide Nathan Golia Pharmacy chain Rite Aid launched the Wellness+ loyalty program nationwide on April 19 at the conclusion of a six-month pilot program in Buffalo, NY; Greensboro, NC; Harrisburg, PA; and San Diego. Rite Aid worked with Marc's Pittsburgh office on the initiative.   NatureSweet Tomatoes, Radio Disney promote talent competition Dianna Dilworth Tomato-grower Desert Glory and Radio Disney launched a Web-based campaign on April 18 to promote the NatureSweet Tomatoes line and the media brand's "Next Big Thing: Making It Big" competition. Created by Alcone Marketing, the push targets children, tweens and families.   Marketers grow internal use of direct and digital Nathan Golia, Frank Washkuch CMOs are stepping up their use of traditional direct marketing tactics, including customer data integration and analytics, lead qualification and harvesting and performance measurement, according to the Chief Marketing Officer Council's latest State of Marketing report, released April 19.   Advertisement eTargetMedia.com, Inc., a specialist in providing multi-channel marketing services, is able to provide B2C and B2B marketers with a comprehensive multi-channel marketing solution with matching email, postal, and mobile marketing list and deployment services. Visit http://www.etargetmedia.com/mobile-SMS-marketing.html to learn more or call 1.888.805.DATA (3282) to find out how eTargetMedia can offer cost-effective marketing solutions for your upcoming campaign. Opinion The year of social media marketing accountability Ryan Deutsch, VP of emerging media, StrongMail It is time for interactive marketers to start holding social media marketing accountable. Many times, early adopters of marketing technologies become enamored with the solution they champion, instead of taking an analytical approach that will ultimately facilitate its development.   From the 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now online The 2009 DMNews Essential Guide to E-mail Marketing is now available for $19.95 as a pdf. Click above to download.   Improve e-mail marketing with universal profile management Brian Deagan, co-founder/CEO of Knotice A more modern, customer-friendly approach to e-mail marketing focused on message relevance is yielding great results. However, gathering and combining all of the useful bits of marketing data used to develop marketing segments and strategies is a difficult process. Direct digital marketing software has evolved rapidly, and marketers should demand their e-mail marketing platform contain a universal profile management system.   Lists and Databases Time Inc. Corporate Database Veterans New list — Time Inc. Corporate Database Veterans — RMI Direct Marketing — This file contains subscribers to Time Inc. publications who are veterans and veteran supporters.   Click here to fill out DMNews' 2010 Agency Business Report survey
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DMNews: IShares launching integrated push, Gucci works with Demandware on e-commerce

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April 21, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Today's News IShares kicks off integrated awareness campaign Nathan Golia IShares, a provider of exchange-traded funds, launched a campaign on April 19 to raise awareness of its brand among investors. Created with McCann Erickson and MRM Worldwide in San Francisco, the push incorporates digital, mobile and television components. It is the company's first marketing effort since BlackRock acquired the firm last December.   Gucci Group picks Demandware for e-commerce help Frank Washkuch Luxury goods company Gucci Group has picked Demandware to manage its e-commerce initiatives, the companies announced April 20.   Levi's CMO to marketers: forget traditional ads Dianna Dilworth As the public takes the wheel of the media it consumes, Levi's is giving them the keys, said Jamie Cohen Szulc, CMO of Levi Strauss & Co.   Adgregate launches ShopFans Facebook e-commerce app Rose Gordon Adgregate Markets released ShopFans, a social e-commerce technology for Facebook, on April 20. The application allows companies to create storefronts within the popular social network site so consumers don't need to leave to make a purchase. The platform makes use of the Web site's social elements, as well, allowing consumers to create wish lists, gift registries, and "like" or comment on purchases.   Consumer-made influence impressions reach 256B in 2009: Forrester Carol Krol Consumers created 256 billion influence impressions on each other about products and services last year, according to Forrester Research's Peer Influence Analysis report, released April 20.   Hernandez to rejoin Ogilvy as managing director, OgilvyOne Kevin McKeefery David Hernandez will join Ogilvy's Chicago office as managing director of OgilvyOne and executive creative director of Ogilvy & Mather Chicago on May 10. He is set to re-join the agency after leaving last year to become managing director of Tribal DDB Chicago.   Software Magazine awards Statlistics list management 'Software Magazine' turned over management of its subscriber file to Statlistics on April 20. List Incorporated previously managed the file.   From the print edition Inserts expand despite perceived threats As more marketers move away from print, favoring tactics such as online billing and statements, the insert media marketplace may seem threatened. However, experts say emerging media sources help the channel   User-generated content gains steam from mobile, social Marketers are finding new ways to employ user-generated content, especially video and photos, in their campaigns.   Today's lists and databases One Step Ahead and Leaps and Bounds Universe Enhanced New list — One Step Ahead and Leaps and Bounds Universe Enhanced — Direct Media Millard — This file contains affluent Internet and catalog consumers. These busy moms are looking for quality products for their babies and children. Generally age 35-40, these buyers have an average income of $75,000.   GT Media Mari Winsor Pilates Product Buyers New list — GT Media Mari Winsor Pilates Product Buyers — Gnames Media Group — This file contains men and women who have purchased the Mari Winsor Pilates program. These DRTV-sold buyers all paid two payments of $29.95 by credit card.   LivePath Online Ad Network - Good To Give - Animal Welfare Donors New list — LivePath Online Ad Network - Good To Give - Animal Welfare Donors — Lighthouse List — This file contains people who have registered at a popular survey site and have expressed interests in giving to a variety of charitable organizations specializing in animal rights. Average income of donors is $70,000.   Classified THE Direct Marketing Recruiters We specialize in Direct/Internet Marketing Recruitment-servicing all industries Eda Zullo ezullo@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 ext.280 Peg Hoerres phoerres@smithhanley.com 203 319-4300 ext. 207 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. Click Here In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds Click here to fill out DMNews' 2010 Agency Business Report survey
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DMNews Digital Insider: User-generated content gains steam from mobile, social

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April 20, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement "Tune up your email marketing - free guide" Need a shortcut to better conversion? Now you've got it. Lyris has 10 free landing page & email templates to help you get better results quickly. You'll get these templates, completely free, plus the popular HTML Basics How-To Guide to help you make use of the templates quickly and easily. Download the free Landing Page Templates (& Email Companions!) now. Inside Digital User-generated content gains steam from mobile, social Although the concept first gained steam during the social media boom of the past decade, marketers are finding new ways to employ user-generated content, especially video and photos, in their campaigns.   Latest News AOL launches Ad Desk beta Frank Washkuch AOL launched the beta version of the Advertising.com Ad Desk display platform on April 19. The Web services company developed the platform after soliciting feedback from brand and direct response advertising agencies and marketers in recent months.   Publishers expect subscription lift from iPad Nathan Golia Many marketers greeted the April 3 release of Apple's iPad with excitement, looking to the device for new e-commerce and interactive advertising capabilities. Players in the beleaguered publishing industry, meanwhile, are looking to the product to stanch the exodus of print subscribers - and the ad dollars that followed them.   Irving joins Yahoo as chief product officer Carol Krol Yahoo has hired Blake Irving as the portal's chief product officer. He will join the company May 17.   Hearst close to iCrossing acquisition: report Frank Washkuch ICrossing stayed mum on April 19 about reports that newspaper and magazine publisher Hearst Corporation is on the verge of acquiring the digital marketing agency.   Twitter kicks off Promoted Tweets Dianna Dilworth Twitter launched its Promoted Tweets service, which allows advertisers to buy sponsored links on the social networking site, on April 13.   Opinion Compliance in online marketing: A case for the long haul Peter Klein, general manager of MonetizeIt, MediaWhiz I started my career in the direct mail world of magazines, "As Seen on TV" products, and sweepstakes offering people a chance at riches. Probably our most questionable tactic back then consisted of making the following exciting, emotional claim; "You could almost possibly already be a winner!"   The DMNews Essential Guide to Search Engine Marketing From one search query, there are 10 ways to get an answer David Berkowitz, director of emerging media and client strategy, 360i While the vision of search activity reaching past the desktop has been around for a while, the proliferation of mobile devices and new technologies makes "anytime, anywhere" search easier. Marketers may not need all of them, but it's increasingly crucial to be aware of the disparate ways to reach consumers when, where, and how they search.   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.   Click here to fill out DMNews' 2010 Agency Business Report survey

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