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  • Ad Network Identity Crisis

    As we pointed out briefly in this week’s other piece on ad networks, of the new entrants in the ad network space, very few have followed what we call the “search engine” route. The companies in this group have a special…

  • DMA Launches Creative Council

    New York, March 6, 2007 — In the wake of its release of benchmarks and best practices on creative in direct mail, “Getting Creative with Direct Mail,” and its Platinum Sponsorship of the 29th Annual Caples…

  • Spectrum Direct announces the launch of LinkValu.com Affiliate Network

    Mission Viejo, CA, March 5th, 2007 – Spectrum Direct today announced the launch of the www.LinkValu.com affiliate network. Previously, Spectrum Direct contained both their traditional insurance…

  • Lay’s Taps TV Show to Share the Joy

    Lay’s potato chips have found a new home on TV and online.

  • Gather.com Brings on Top Consumer Brands

    Social media Web site Gather.com has signed a number of new advertising agreements with top consumer brands.

  • Rebates Can Be a Gateway to CRM: Q&A

    Rebates should be treated more like fan mail.

  • Dogs Rule

    For dog lovers, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is their Super Bowl. Like discerning football fans, devotees of man’s best friend appreciate it when

  • Innovation, 3; Idiocy, 3

    What is it about human nature that makes us want to kick a guy who’s down? A lot of folks took a beating in Boston’s bomb scare last month. Cartoon Network’s

  • PROMO Index

    Turbo Tax The Tax Rap TurboTax is putting a fun twist on tax season to get people to rap for cash. People upload rap videos about taxes to www.youtube.com/contest/thetaxrap

  • When “Free” Really Isn’t

    One of the FTC’s current hot buttons is investigating advertisers who are running offers for all things “free.” Specifically, the FTC becomes interested when things advertised as free truly…