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InfoCanada Names Cadieux President
InfoCanada, a data compiler in the country, has named Dan Cadieux president. He moves up from chief financial officer, a post he’s held since 2002.
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Agencies
Sabre Acquires E-site Marketing
Travel industry services firm Sabre Holdings has acquired E-site Marketing, an online business offerings firm that serves the hospitality market. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Dominion Enterprises Acquires Auto Dealer Lead Generation Firm
Dominion Enterprises has acquired InterActive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG), a finance lead generation and marketing company that serves franchise auto dealers. Terms of the transaction were not announced.
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Aerogrow Enters Japanese Market Via DRTV
Aerogrow International Inc., a Boulder, CO-based developer of aeroponic technology for growing plants without soil, plans to launch DRTV promotions in Japan and Taiwan.
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Agencies
Spammer Arrested in Seattle
One of the country’s most notorious spammers was arrested Wednesday in Seattle, according to reports.
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Agencies
PRC Endorses Only Short-Term Cut in Flats Rates
(MULTICHANNEL MERCHANT) The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) agreed on Friday that catalog mailers deserve a break — but only a small, temporary one.
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Yellow Book USA Acquires Guide Communications
Yellow Book USA, the directory publisher, has purchased Guide Communications Inc., a publisher of directories in suburban New York State and Connecticut.
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Agencies
Short Cuts
The Direct Marketing Association has launched an effort to encourage consumers to recycle catalogs and mixed paper. Beginning this summer, member companies will be adding “Recycle Please” logos to their catalogs and direct mail pieces.
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Agencies
Microsoft Ad Revenue Up 23% in Q3
Microsoft said online ad revenue during its just-ended third quarter was up 23% over the same period in 2006.