DMNews: Philadelphia tourism campaign shows off love letters to city

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May 20, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement It's Email Marketing... Elevated. iContactPlus delivers a leading email marketing platform plus customized managed solutions. Our Certified Experts work with you, hand-in-hand, to make certain your email-marketing campaigns succeed. Our goal is your goal: to maximize the value of your customer relationships. Visit iContactPlus to Learn More! Today's News Philadelphia tourism campaign shows off love letters to city Dianna Dilworth The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) will launch a campaign May 30 including search, e-mail, banner ads and out-of-home marketing, as well as television and print ads. The effort will cost $1.6 million.   Microsoft sues Salesforce.com, alleging patent infringement Nathan Golia Microsoft filed a lawsuit against Salesforce.com in Washington State federal court on May 18, alleging the CRM software-as-a-service provider infringed on nine of its patents.   Abercrombie reports increased Q1 direct sales Iris Dorbian Casual wear retailer Abercrombie & Fitch saw overall sales growth and increased direct-to-consumer sales in its fiscal first quarter of 2010. However, the company also reported a net loss of $11.8 million during the quarter, which ended May 1.   Rockefeller introduces Senate online privacy bill Kevin McKeefery Sen. John Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act, a bill that aims to curb sales tactics used by third-party online affiliates such as Affinion, Vertrue and Webloyalty.   Threadless.com adds direct response surveys, coupons to e-commerce platform Dianna Dilworth E-commerce website Threadless.com added direct response surveys to its social marketing mix this week. The site, which sells T-shirts based on popularity among its community members, will begin offering coupons next week.   Dessy Group turns to Foursquare to launch dress collection Rose Gordon Bridal dress manufacturer Dessy Group will use Foursquare to promote its new Cynthia Rowley line of bridesmaid dresses to consumers in coming weeks. The company will hold a launch event for the collection June 3 at the Cynthia Rowley store in New York in coordination with LovelyBride, a local bridal retailer.   Simply Music returns to DRTV after eight-year hiatus Nathan Golia Simply Music, a DVD-based piano education product, will begin a DRTV campaign May 22 in 15 US markets. This represents a return to the direct-to-consumer channel. Holding company YesDTC licensed the product, which has been primarily marketed to piano teachers since a previous DRTV effort ended about eight years ago.   Hyundai, Häagen-Dazs, BMW campaigns take home MPA Kellys Carol Krol Goodby, Silverstein & Partners received the Effectiveness Award, during the 2010 Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) Kelly Awards presented Tuesday night in New York, for its work on the "Epic Lap" Hyundai Genesis Coupe Launch.The MPA Kelly Awards honor outstanding magazine advertising and are given annually to agency teams and marketers whose print campaigns demonstrate creative excellence, as well as campaign results.   From the print edition Draft privacy bill could shake data collection Iris Dorbian A discussion draft of what could become sweeping Internet data privacy legislation has pitted direct marketers and list brokers against privacy advocates, with some in the industry saying it will kill direct marketing.   Get the most out of integrated databases Most marketers gather a wealth of information from all customer touchpoints, which enables them to help target offers more effectively. Experts discuss the best ways to combine and leverage customer data.   Today's lists and databases Booher Consultants New list — Booher Consultants — Lewis Direct — This file contains book and tape buyers and seminar attendees.   Amerilist Gardening & Patio/Horticultural Direct Response Buyers New list — Amerilist Gardening & Patio/Horticultural Direct Response Buyers — Amerilist — This file contains consumer buyers of gardening and patio merchandise.   Ford Vehicle Owners & In-Market Shoppers -- ICS AutoNet New list — Ford Vehicle Owners & In-Market Shoppers -- ICS AutoNet —ICS Marketing — This file contains individuals who either own a Ford vehicle, or have recently been shopping on-line for a new Ford   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds
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DMNews: IHG program allows members to redeem for rooms elsewhere

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May 19, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Featured Webcast Today's News IHG program allows members to redeem for rooms elsewhere Nathan Golia InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is allowing Priority Club Rewards members to use their points at competitor hotels through its "Hotels Anywhere" program. The company introduced the initiative May 18 after an April soft launch.   Hasbro online contest collects user-generated ads Dianna Dilworth Hasbro kicked off a digital campaign promoting its Nerf brand toys on May 17. The effort includes social media, e-mail marketing, user generated video and an online contest. Alcone Marketing Group created the campaign.   Worldcolor, Kodak launch FastBook digital printing system Frank Washkuch Worldcolor has partnered with Kodak and Muller Martini to create the FastBook Digital printing system for short-run books. The platform will be eventually used to produce versioned and variable magazines, catalogs and high-end direct mail.   Supplements marketer picks Hybris, Portaltech platform for e-commerce Iris Dorbian Vitamin Research Products, a nutritional supplements marketer, has selected a platform from commerce software vendor Hybris and e-commerce systems integrator Portaltech to bolster its web sales operations.   Kahng named Lucy Activewear president Frank Washkuch VF Outdoor Americas has named Shaz Kahng president of Lucy Activewear, a multichannel retailer of women's clothing for gym, yoga, running and other active pursuits. The company announced the appointment May 18.   Publicis Seattle names Cadman CEO Kevin McKeefery Publicis Seattle has named Mark Cadman CEO, effective mid-June. Cadman previously served as CEO of Euro RSCG London.   Adrea Rubin releases Activitytracker lists Adrea Rubin introduced the Activitytracker files to the market May 18.   From the print edition Is direct mail on its deathbed? As consumers communicate more via e-mail, the US Postal Service is considering cutting Saturday home delivery altogether. Is direct mail dead? Our experts debate the topic   Creative campaigns from Massage Envy, Sub-Zero and Hoveround Massage Envy builds list and helps fund Cure; Sub-Zero and Wolf use social, consumer-generated content to build brand online; Hoveround builds leads using e-mail, Web.   Today's lists and databases Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Online Newsletter Subscribers New list — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Online Newsletter Subscribers — RMI Direct Marketing — This file contains people who sign up to receive information about Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Newsletters discuss corporate information, social responsibility and other happenings at GMCR. Most of these subscribers are more than 40 years of age with incomes in excess of $75,000.   Dominican Sisters of Sparkill New list — Dominican Sisters of Sparkill — Mary Elizabeth Granger & Associates — This file contains donors to Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, an organization of Catholic women.   Common Cause New list — Common Cause — Direct Media Millard — This file contains members and donors to Common Cause, a political nonprofit.   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds
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DMNews Email Marketing Weekly: Hasbro online contest collects user-generated ads

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May 19, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Inbox Insider Inbox Insider: Marketers should merge e-mail and mobile opt-ins to build lists Dianna Dilworth E-mail and mobile technologies are becoming ever more entwined. E-mail marketers should take advantage of these multiple touch points and use them to build their lists.   News Hasbro online contest collects user-generated ads Dianna Dilworth Hasbro kicked off a digital campaign promoting its Nerf brand toys on May 17. The effort includes social media, e-mail marketing, user generated video and an online contest. Alcone Marketing Group created the campaign.   Travel campaigns on despite cuts Dianna Dilworth Tourism boards are running direct and digital campaigns to attract consumers to their beaches, lakes and attractions for summer vacations, despite slashed state budgets.   Gerber to launch healthy diet campaign with 'baby shower' Dianna Dilworth Nestlé baby food brand Gerber will introduce an integrated marketing campaign promoting healthy eating for children with a national "baby shower" on May 15. The "Gerber Generation" campaign, created by Draftfcb New York, includes social media, online ads, direct mail, print, TV and event marketing.   Opinion Better e-mail is three steps away Danny Flamberg, SVP and director of interactive marketing, Juice Pharma Worldwide Marketing is a process of nurturing interested prospects from the awareness and info gathering stages through preference to conversion. E-mail has become our tool of choice because it's widely used and accepted, flexible, easy to change or update and it's cheap.   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 Diabetic Consumers and Donors New list - Diabetic Consumers and Donors - The Rich List Company
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DMNews Digital Insider: Marketers find geotargeting helps customer loyalty

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May 18, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Advertisement Is Your Site in Tune with Your Customers? How MusicNotes.com Increased Revenue with Relevance This webcast and guide covers: - Capitalize on customer trends in the digital marketplace - Leverage on-site search to create relevant experiences - Respond to real-time trends and customer demand Download Now Inside Digital Marketers find geotargeting helps customer loyalty To reach consumers where they are - literally - marketers are adding location-based technologies to their loyalty and couponing programs.   Latest News Amazon.com e-commerce iPad app goes public Iris Dorbian Amazon.com released an e-commerce app for the iPad on May 12. The app lets consumers search for products from Amazon and other retailers.   Internet ad revenue jumps 7.5% in Q1: IAB Dianna Dilworth US Internet advertising revenues hit $5.9 billion in the first quarter of 2010, a 7.5% year-over-year increase and an all-time high for the period, according to a report by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).   Nestlé names OgilvyOne CRM, digital AOR for Wonka Kevin McKeefery Nestlé Confections & Snacks has named OgilvyOne agency of record for digital and CRM for the Wonka brand. Wonka candy lines include Sweet Tarts, Spree and Nerds and the Wonka Exceptionals chocolate line.   Macy's promotes shopping clubs, targets tourists with website launch Iris Dorbian To attract tourists to its stores, Macy's unveiled VisitMacysUSA.com, a website targeting US and international travelers, on May 10. The site, which is available in eight languages, promotes the retailer's shopping clubs.   Tickets.com, Txtstation team up for event text-based promotions Dianna Dilworth E-commerce ticket vendor Tickets.com has partnered with mobile marketing firm Txtstation Global Mobile Marketing to allow client venues and sports franchises to run mobile campaigns at live events.   Featured Webcast Opinion Better e-mail is three steps away Danny Flamberg, senior VP and director of interactive marketing, Juice Pharma Worldwide Marketing is a process of nurturing interested prospects from the awareness and info gathering stages through preference to conversion. E-mail has become our tool of choice because it's widely used and accepted, flexible, easy to change or update and it's cheap.   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.   Key search marketing tip: Get your keywords organized Successful PPC and SEO starts with keyword discovery, research and organization. In paid search, discovery and research are important, since searches of the keywords you pick are what you're paying for. Organization is an often overlooked, yet critical, task. Intelligent keyword management and organization are important for organic search optimization.   Click here to fill out DMNews' 2010 Agency Business Report survey
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DMNews: Aflac, Disney's Pixar partner on integrated campaign for 'Toy Story 3'

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May 18, 2010 Check out DMNews on your smartphone Featured Webcast Today's News Aflac, Disney's Pixar partner on integrated campaign for 'Toy Story 3' Dianna Dilworth Aflac and Disney's Pixar unit launched a co-branded campaign May 17 celebrating the Aflac Duck's 10th birthday and the release of the 'Toy Story 3' motion picture.   Powerade debuts World Cup campaign courting Hispanic consumers Dianna Dilworth Coca Cola's Powerade brand has introduced an integrated campaign targeting Hispanic consumers before and during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The effort's digital elements debuted May 17. Creative agency Madre Buenos Aires, Coca Cola's Hispanic agency of record, produced the campaign.   NBC, Microsoft Advertising partner for upfront campaign Kevin McKeefery NBC launched a campaign May 17 with Microsoft Advertising to promote the TV network's Fall 2010 lineup across 19 of Microsoft's digital properties.   Google to abandon Nexus One e-commerce sales Iris Dorbian Google will pull its Nexus One smartphone from e-commerce channels in favor of widening its in-store retail distribution. The search giant announced the change May 14 on its blog.   Hallmark launches b-to-b unit for CRM, retention services Frank Washkuch Hallmark Cards has launched Hallmark Business Connections, a business-to-business unit offering CRM services, as well as employee recognition, health and wellness and sales programs. Hallmark announced the division May 17.   From the print edition Travel campaigns on despite cuts Dianna Dilworth Tourism boards are running direct and digital campaigns to attract consumers to their beaches, lakes and attractions for summer vacations, despite slashed state budgets.   Home shopping sales up in Q1 Iris Dorbian Home shopping networks QVC and HSN are seeing an upswing in sales as more of their business moves to e-commerce from the traditional television-based pitchman model.   Today's lists and databases Credit Challenged Businesses New file - Credit Challenged Businesses - NextMark   Reggio Registers Catalog Blow-In New insert program - Reggio Registers Catalog Blow-In - LH Management Division   Diabetic Consumers and Donors New list - Diabetic Consumers and Donors - The Rich List Company   In This Issue Today's News From the Print Edition Today's Lists and Databases Classifieds
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