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  • The Real Ringtone Shakeup

    About a month ago, we wrote about imminent changes in the ringtone landscape, ones that had the potential to materially impact a large percentage of those driving signups to ringtone providers. Changes can…

  • Fraud 2.0

    As though straight out of some biblical parable, for whatever reason, a percentage of those engaging in an activity will do it the good way while a percentage will do it the bad way. In sports or academics, they call it…

  • News, the Broken Variety: Weather Allergies

    This episode of Broken News is brought to you by our trusted industry insider, Cauldron Larynx. Cauldron utilizes deep knowledge, deeper skills and deepest relationships to make up the most breaking and relevant news in the Affiliate Marketing sector.

  • iLegal – Confusion over FTC Press Release

    Confusion over FTC Press Release – “FTC Approves Affiliate Marketing Rule Regarding Use of Consumer Information”

  • Taco Bell Runs World Series Giveaway

    If one player on either team steals a base in the World Series, it’s free crunchy beef tacos all around at Taco Bell.

  • Fred Claus’ Film Gets Free Vignettes, Sweeps and Video Game

    Time Warner Cable and sister company Warner Bros. Pictures have partnered to launch an integrated campaign to support the new holiday comedy “Fred Claus,” opening in theatres nationwide on Nov. 9.

  • JCPenney Names Anik to Marketing Post

    JCPenney has named Ruby Anik as senior vice president and director of brand marketing.
    Anik will oversee the development and execution of the company’s brand marketing strategy. The post takes effect Nov. 26. She will report to Mike Boylson, JCPenney’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

  • Subway Gets Mobile with Seattle Seahawks Contest

    Subway went mobile last weekend with offers to customers in the Seattle-Tacoma area, starting with a shot at winning a Seattle Seahawks’ helmet.

  • A Local Dilemma – Part 1

    I recently joined a new gym, and to make sure that I go, I signed up for some training sessions with the intent to go three times per week for as long as it takes until I actually like the gym. For my wallet’s sake, I would…

  • A Local Dilemma – Part 2

    If you read Part 1, you will have learned of a great gym, but more importantly, of a challenge that it and many local businesses face, especially service based ones where foot traffic alone won’t make the…