Q&As

Big-budget search marketers are entering the search channel, and they’re bringing sophistication in the shape of more intensive use of Web analytics and bid management tools.

Contribution analysis is one of the foundations for many of the other types of analyses (list response, customer lifetime value, and square-inch analysis, to name just a few) that successful catalogers use to better understand how to profitably grow their businesses.

Cingular Wireless is offering customers a new service: electronic coupons and discounts.

Electronics maker Maxell Corp. of America is showcasing its “blow-away guy” in an online game that stars the iconic advertising character. The debut of the game coincides with Maxell’s first-time sponsorship of ESPN’s X Game 12 in August; both efforts are a bid to jump start sales with a younger demographic.

American Eagle Outfitters is with a new incentive that awards free movie tickets to consumers who try on a pair of jeans from its new denim line.

Cingular Wireless is using its sponsorship of the Vans Warped Tour 2006, a touring music festival, to provide its customers with cool perks including ring tones, VIP access, phone tattoos and more.

Domestic automakers spent 12% less on consumer incentives in June over the previous year indicating that the Big Three U.S. automakers (Chrysler, Ford and General Motors) have tightened the purse strings.

Ed Mueller will step down from his position as CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc. effective July 14. Howard Lester, the multi-brand cataloger and retailer’s chairman, will take over the CEO position while continuing to serve as chairman

The Talbots Inc. said that it will save $30 million in costs stemming from its J. Jill acquisition.

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