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ISP Awarded $11.2 Billion in Spam Suit
A Clinton, IA-based Internet service provider has reportedly been awarded an $11.2 billion judgment against a Florida man for allegedly sending millions of unsolicited e-mails advertising mortgage and debt consolidation services.
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Anti-Spyware Scans Were Scams and Spam, FTC Says
Two anti-spyware manufacturers have opted to avoid trials and settle with the Federal Trade Commission, which charged not only that their free spyware scans were in fact scams but that their e-mail messages offering their products constituted spam.
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Unilever Tunes In to DJs for Knorr-Lipton Launch
Unilever this week breaks radio, in-store and online promotions to launch Knorr-Lipton Sides Made with Whole Grains. The campaign centers on radio promos in 20 markets, where Unilever hosts launch parties for local DJs to sample the side dishes, and …
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Pillsbury Bake-Off Ties on Designer Apron
General Mills is dressing up the iconic Pillsbury Bake-Off with a new designer apron and an online sweepstakes.
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Brands Back SI For Kids Snow Search
Cartoon Network and Kids WB! have signed on as official sponsors of the 2006 Sports Illustrated For Kids Next Snow Search, a season-long quest to find the best kids (ages 9-13) on skis and snowboards. In its third year, the Next Snow Search consists of …
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Travelers Advantage Launches Anniversary Sweepstakes
Travelers Advantage is giving consumers a reason to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Italy.
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Mind Your Creative—Tips on Catalog Design
Most catalogers have a formula for designing a catalog that
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Firm Hopes to Draw More Small Firms to Co-ops
Image Publishing is looking to collect at least $2 million in revenue this year from its cooperative mailings to small businesses, says company director Sunil Patel.
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A Clear Path to Higher Response
Transparency can pay dividends for some mailers. In fact, it can even double normal response rates, which are high to begin with.
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BooKoo Turns to Sweepstakes for Drinks
Energy drink maker Bookoo Beverages, Inc. has launched a sweepstakes campaign linked to this summer’s X Games.