Beenz sold to Carlson Marketing Group. My-Points sold to United Airlines’ sister company, United Net Ventures. Netcentives and Flooz are bankrupt, with

It was tough making those first phone calls the week after Sept. 11 as I set about writing this month’s feature story. How could I possibly ask people

I know this campaign is old, but I still think it’s great. That’s how one industry expert apologetically offered his nomination for Best Overall Promotion

Editor’s note: Had I known that the French word for is promotion, I may not have planned my August vacation to the Riviera. For somebody who hadn’t seen

Who says it’s a bad time to start an agency? The principals at Launch55 certainly don’t. In fact, this trio of marketing veterans believes there’s no

James Bond is returning to his first love. No, not Ursula Andress Aston Martin. After five years of putting 007 behind the wheel of BMWs, Los Angeles-based

Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL, will blow out the holidays with a train-themed sweepstakes, premium offers, and heavy in-store displays covering 48 brands.

Although it will be a few more months before Olympic marketing gets into full swing, the United States Olympic Committee isn’t waiting. Colorado Springs,

Walt Disney World this month kicks off a $500 million, 15-month birthday party for the Magic Kingdom’s original character: Walt Disney himself. The 100

What a difference a year makes. In 1999 and 2000, the promotional products industry was on a roll. According to a recent survey from Promotional Products