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Is Groupon righting its ship?

December 01, 2011

Groupon's initial public offering (IPO) last month raised $700 million, the largest IPO by an Internet company since Google's in 2004 generated $1.7 billion. Many are now questioning, in spite of the IPO's success, whether the daily deals site will continue its upward trajectory or if this is simply a honeymoon period before reality sets in.
 

Ad spending growth slows in second quarter: Kantar

September 12, 2011

US advertising expenditures increased by 3.2% to $71.5 billion in the first half of 2011, with Internet media accounting for about half of that gain, according to market research firm Kantar Media. Internet display ad spending jumped 12.9% and paid search spending grew by 8.6%, according to the report.
 

Jim Beam launches 'Beamfire Sweepstakes' to engage consumers

October 18, 2010

Beam Global Spirits & Wine launched the "Beamfire Sweepstakes" on October 15 to interactively promote its Jim Beam Black Double Aged Bourbon. The company worked with interactive agency Zezza Network on the effort.
 

Disney Online launches Halloween theme, contest for family websites

Alex Palmer October 13, 2010

Disney Online is decorating its four mother- and family-targeted websites to promote Halloween ideas and products for parents and families. The company is promoting costume, craft and recipe ideas through the end of October on Family.com, FamilyFun.com, BabyZone.com and Kaboose.com, as well as running a contest.
 

US Cellular launches 'Belief Project' campaign

October 01, 2010

US Cellular launched an integrated campaign, "The Belief Project," on October 1 including direct mail, e-mail, newsletters, text messaging, bill inserts and outbound calls to consumers. It also features television, radio and print ads.
 

Verizon, Motorola launch Super Bowl sweepstakes

September 21, 2010

Verizon and Motorola launched a sweepstakes tied to the next Super Bowl to further customer engagement.
 

Toys 'R' Us launches Halloween effort with UNICEF

September 17, 2010

Retailer Toys "R" Us is asking "kids to help kids" in a Halloween campaign created with UNICEF. The effort, created in-house, includes direct mail, a microsite, in-store promotions, online marketing and social media. It launched September 16.
 

Twitter redesign means more brand engagement with consumers, say industry experts

September 16, 2010

Marketers will be able to create a deeper level of engagement with consumers through Twitter's revamped website, which industry experts say is a welcome change.
 

10 startups win PepsiCo support

September 09, 2010

PepsiCo has named the winners of its first PepsiCo10 incubator program, which is matching its brands with media, communications and technology entrepreneurs to create digital media and social marketing programs. Here's no surprise: many of the winning companies operate under the direct marketing umbrella.
 

Brands turn to direct agencies for social media help: study

September 07, 2010

Brands are more likely to turn to direct marketing agencies for external social media planning and execution help than advertising, digital, PR and media planning and buying shops, according to a study conducted by PRWeek and public relations agency MS&L.
 

Virtual goods market could reach $2B this year: report

September 07, 2010

Virtual goods are becoming big business for the companies making them, as well as the marketers willing to attach themselves to social games, according to a report in 'The New York Times.'
 

Baby carrot growers target snackers with integrated effort

September 03, 2010

The baby carrot industry is conducting an integrated marketing campaign to convince consumers that the vegetable isn't just for health nuts. The $25 million campaign playfully uses the tag line, "Eat 'em like junk food."
 

Lindt USA launches sweepstakes, integrated campaign with Federer

August 30, 2010

Chocolate maker Lindt USA launched an integrated campaign August 29 with tennis star Roger Federer to promote its 'The Perfect Match' sweepstakes.
 

Business partners tell IBM they want social media education

August 26, 2010

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of IBM's business partners told the company they realize the number of social media outlets is growing, precipitating the need for them to increase their educational scope in that area.
 

EMusic plans fall campaign with new AOR Sarkissian Mason

August 19, 2010

Digital music club eMusic will launch an integrated marketing campaign this fall with new AOR Sarkissian Mason, a digital creative agency. The company will try to differentiate itself from other music services with the effort.
 

Pizza Hut launches 'If I Can Dream' contest to engage Millennials

August 18, 2010

Pizza Hut launched a sweepstakes and instant win game August 16 for the 'If I Can Dream' web series in an effort to engage younger audiences. The restaurant chain worked with its digital agency of record IMC2 on the effort.
 

Connect with 'intent-driven' users

August 09, 2010

About.com's Minskoff on the Web portal's branding campaign derived from 'timeless human behavior'
 

Preparing for 'do-not-track' legislation

Kate Muth August 09, 2010

Lawmakers and federal regulators have signaled online consumer privacy, including "do-not-track" legislation, could soon become a legislative priority.
 

Smart practices for b-to-b newsletters

August 09, 2010

Developing an e-mail newsletter takes careful planning, including variations on content to reach disparate audiences with the right message to spur response, maintain interest and ultimately increase sales
 

Delish.com launches Facebook social game

August 04, 2010

Online food destination site Delish.com launched its first social game on Facebook August 4. The site, jointly operated by Hearst Magazines Digital Media and MSN, partnered with VoxPop, a social gaming firm, on the initiative.
 

Pepsi uses 'Refresh Project' to clean up spill

August 03, 2010

Months ago, we profiled PepsiCo's move away from a traditional Super Bowl ad in favor of the philanthropy-focused "Refresh Project," which promised millions of dollars for good causes.
 

Sears launches integrated marketing campaign for tweens

August 03, 2010

Sears has launched a back-to-school integrated marketing campaign aimed at tweens to drive in-store sales.
 

Sears, Kmart launch Facebook application for college students

July 26, 2010

Sears Holdings Co. has launched a Facebook e-commerce application for its Sears and Kmart retail brands targeting incoming college freshmen. Called 'Campus 2010,' the platform allows incoming college students to connect with their soon-to-be roommates to virtually decorate their dorm rooms using Sears and Kmart products.
 

Livescribe pushes smartpen with online marketing

July 21, 2010

Livescribe launched a multimillion-dollar integrated marketing effort July 19 to back the release of its Echo smartpen. It is the technology company's first significant launch since the release of its debut product two years ago. Agency T3 developed the campaign.
 

OMG and Google partner for display

July 15, 2010

Omnicom Media Group has partnered with Google to buy display ads for clients through the search giant's ad exchange, according to the Wall Street Journal.
 

What the World Cup taught me about mail

July 12, 2010

Though my interest in soccer is passive at best, and in that sense on par with the national average, I can certainly sympathize with the countries on the receiving end of some of the terrible calls made throughout the tournament - botched offside flags, legitimate goals disallowed, spill after poorly acted spill leading to cards and subsequent suspensions.
 

Navigating the online contest trend

July 12, 2010

Marketers are increasingly using web-based sweepstakes and contests in their integrated marketing campaigns, bringing a classic direct marketing tactic to consumers via the Internet.
 

Banana Republic's 'Mad Men'

July 12, 2010

Clothing retail chain Banana Republic and cable network AMC have teamed up for the second year on an integrated marketing campaign promoting the fourth season of 'Mad Men.'
 

Deliver online but don't slow down the user experience

Martin Hayward July 07, 2010

It's no secret that online marketing has become not only a numbers game but a race as well.
 

Inbox Insider: E-mail drives sales away from the inbox

July 06, 2010

Given that e-mail is the choice form of communication for many consumers, it's no surprise that its influence on offline sales, brand advocacy and discovery is high.