Month: September 2008
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Greifer Leaves Digitas for CEO Post
Steve Greifer has left Digitas to take the helm of HoneyShed LLC, a Web based enterprise, owned by Publicis Groupe, Promo has learned
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Online Contest Lets Fans Challenge Stars of Women’s Tennis
Fans of women’s tennis can now pit their own racket skills against top seeds such as Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic in a user-generated content (UGC) contest launched by the Sony Ericsson Woman’s Tennis Association Tour
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News Brief
EASTMAN KODAK: is partnering with Paige Davis and TLC’s “Trading Spaces” show to demonstrate Kodak Easyshare cameras in 30-second TV spots
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Direct Marketing | Print
Loose Cannon: Eighty Five Million New DMers Could Use A Handout
Those thinking the direct marketing community is shrinking due to consolidation, bankruptcies and downsizing should take heart: Last week, DMers quietly added nearly 85 million individuals to their ranks.
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Garbarini to Lead Creative at G2 Interactive
Marc Garbarini has been appointed executive creative director at digital marketing agency G2 Interactive, a member of the WPP holding company
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Bank to Refrain from Processing Online Tobacco Sales
A California bank has agreed to stop processing payments for illegal online cigarette sales as part of a settlement with three state attorneys general.
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Chinese Internet Advertising Firm Prepares for IPO
Allyes Online Holding Ltd, a Chinese Internet advertising services firm, has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering to trade stock stateside.
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Orchard Completes Crosstown Purchase
Orchard Brands has completed its $35 million acquisition of Crosstown Traders.
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Sofinco Acquires French E-Systems Firm Fia-Net
Sofinco, a French bank, has acquired Fia-Net, an e-commerce systems developer in the country.