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Transcontinental has cut 500 jobs throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, thanks to what the company termed the rapid deterioration of the economy.

This week, Meet the Broker features David M. Raff ruminating on how seasoned brokers actively push the envelope to keep list work challenging over the long haul

Hartford Direct, a marketing services firm that offered a variety of online and offline marketing, fulfillment and data services, is winding down operations. The company, which employed 150 people as recently as fall 2007, currently has 20 staff members shuttering its Berlin, CT, business.

Four Congressional representatives have sponsored resolution calling for the U.S. Postal Service to

Brookstone Inc. posted a net loss of $117.5 million for the fourth quarter, compared to net income of $34.2 million in the prior year.

Marketing Capital Corp. has named Charles A. Prescott senior international adviser. In this capacity he will advise the company, on direct marketing practices around the world.

Linda LoRe has been promoted to president of Frederick

Valassis generated $626.3 million during fourth-quarter 2008, a drop from the $661.5 million it pulled in during fourth-quarter 2007. But the company took an eye-popping $222 million loss during the quarter, largely due to a $245 million non-cash impairment charge.

Thompson & Co. offers to send cigars to troops overseas. Earthjustice’s latest mailing features the gray wolf. And Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine’s double postcard offers a free copy of its inaugural issue.