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DRTV marketers tune out social

DRTV marketers tune out social By

A self-proclaimed media agnostic, InterMedia Advertising's president and CEO, Robert Yallen, says there's one channel he discourages marketers from integrating into their DRTV spots: social media.

Microsoft's Videosurf acquisition signifies a DR marketing breakthrough

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As we head into the long weekend, direct response marketers have something to be thankful for. Microsoft has acquired video search company Videosurf, both companies said Nov. 22. The $70 million acquisition signifies an investment by a major player in enabling consumers to "search, discover and watch online videos," according to a ZDNet description of Videosurf's capabilities.

MTV direct-response exec out after kickbacks investigation: report

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Usually, the TV direct-response advertising beat does not involve terms like "kickbacks" or stories about payments delivered in briefcases.

More than television

More than television

Marketers are integrating their DRTV strategies with online tactics
 to grow consumer response and improve measurement capabilities
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