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This week marks the two month anniversary of Google AdWords Affiliate Policy Change. It focused on and impacted a very specific type of activity - that of search engine arbitrage.

May’s Take – Big Quicker

A break from Direct marketing talk, The column may be about politics, or sex, religion, lost youth, lost love, or lost lives, but it will be something that relates to you. It will be something that relates to us all.

Digital Thoughts

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but innovation has all but disappeared from our industry. In this case, I’m not speaking of technology innovation but offer innovation.

NASCAR Hopes for 40 Million Members in First Loyalty Club

NASCAR has launched its first loyalty club, targeting the sport's 75 million racing fans. Richard Petty gets a big loyalty card The $40 annual membership fee gets fans benefits that range from behind-the-scenes access, such as VIP treatment at races, ...

Cendant’s TripRewards Extends Loyalty Program With Online Banking

Online banking has its own rewards thanks to a new service offered by Cendant's Hotel Group TripRewards loyalty program. Cendant's Hotel Group extends loyalty program with online banking services Loyal customers who sign up for NetBank, the online ...

Letters

Also worthy causes I just received the issue of PROMO and was excited to see coverage on cause-related marketing efforts. While there were

Parenting in the Paint Aisle

My dad is an electrical engineer. He did a lot of home repairs when I was growing up. A lot. He used to take us kids along on occasional trips to the

CREATIVE SHOWCASE

CLIENT MasterCard International AGENCY McCann Erickson, New York City (creative);Project Support Team, Danbury, CT (contest execution) Lifeguarding at

What’s in a Name?

Branding at the ol' ballgame used to be as simple as signage in the outfield and giving away logo-laden Bobble Heads. No more. Nowadays, brands need to