Chief Marketer Staff

• Web.com Acquires E-commerce Site Builder Solid Cactus

  Web.com has acquired the assets and liabilities of Solid Cactus, an e-commerce site builder

• Omnicom Financials Reveal Who’s Not Spending

  Run a car company in the U.S., Europe, Japan or Korea? Chances are good Omnicom Group isn’t very pleased with you right now.

• Take Advantage of Slow Times and Catch Up On Data Hygiene

  Have you always been too busy to clean up your customer database? A slowdown in business can give you the opportunity to catch up on the database chores you have been putting off. Doing so will actually save you money and give you a better tool to use to target the households most likely to buy your products.

• Listline e-Newsletter 4/27

  This file names 683,067 individuals sourced from direct mail surveys, dealer groups and warranty companies.

• Agencies

  SugarCRM Names GM for China Operations

  SugarCRM has appointed Yun-Ping Hsu general manager of its China operations.

• Agencies

  Amazon Financials Strong Despite Economy, Free Shipping

  Amazon.com pulled in $4.89 billion in net sales during first-quarter 2009, compared with $4.14 billion in first-quarter 2008.

• Mobile

  FTC Offers Insight Into Mobile Marketing Practices

  The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report on mobile marketing, which offers insight into how the organization views the burgeoning channel.

• Listline e-Newsletter 4/24

  During March, 2,293 direct mail and telemarketing sourced individuals paid at least $79 for a business opportunity program

• Agencies

  Talbots Names John Kovac CIO

  The Talbots, Inc. has named John Kovac senior VP and chief information officer

• Agencies

  Boardroom Signs $100 Million Contract With Quebecor World

  Quebecor World Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement valued at approximately $100 million with Boardroom Inc.