Chief Marketer Staff

• Carney Promotes Kevin Kerley

  Carney Direct Marketing has promoted Kevin Kerley to executive vice president. He will head sales and operations at Carney

• Tiffany Reports 11% Rise in DM Sales

  Direct marketing sales held their own at Tiffany & Co. during the third quarter. DM revenue rose by 11% to $37 million, compared with the same period

• Tiffany Reports 11% Rise in DM Sales

  Direct marketing sales continued their upward curve at Tiffany & Co. during the third quarter. They rose by 11% to $37 million, and combined Internet/catalog sales went up by 19% compared with the same period last year.

• Environmental Group Blasts Catalogers Over Paper Use

  Most U.S. catalogers, including those that cater to an outdoor audience, are not using recycled paper, according to a new report. And there hasn

• FLAME OUT FOR BURGER KING?

  The $2.26 billion sale of Miami-based Burger King to a consortium of U.S. capital firms has hit a major bump in the road. BK’s parent, London-based Diageo,

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• FTC and States Launch Anti-Spam Sweep

  The Federal Trade Commission and several other law enforcement agencies have cracked down on spammers in an effort to fight online fraud.

• A Visit From St. Ridiculous

  ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all of my mail Couldn’t be less convincing to create a sale. And ridiculous e-mails, repulsive to see, Still aren’t as repulsive as spots on TV. The worst of the lot are commercials by Dell, Whose product is good but whose TV spots smell.

• Federated Reports Flat Sales, Higher Income

  Federated Department Stores Inc. reported flat sales of $3.4 billion for its third quarter. But income from continuing operations jumped to $75 million compared with $26 million during the same period last year.

• Coupons Inc. Acquires JTA Media, Enters List Business

  Coupons Inc., a vendor of consumer-printed coupon services, has entered the list business by acquiring JTA Media. JTA, which offers management and maintenance