Deals Pick up in December
2009 Ended Quite a bit Stronger than 2008 when it comes to industry mergers and acquisitions. Fourteen catalog-related deals went down in the last three
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Movers and Shakers
Miles Kimball has promoted Vicki Updike from vice president of marketing to president. The gifts cataloger’s parent company, Blyth, has also named Stan
A Green Thumb
Who knew dirt-free indoor garden kits could be such a hot commodity? They’re also a great direct marketing product, which is why AeroGrow International
DMA Taps Bob Allen as Interim CEO
Maybe the Direct Marketing Association Really does Aim to cater more to its catalog members. The DMA on Feb. 4 appointed Bob Allen, former president/CEO
BACHRACH TO BE AUCTIONED OFF
Bachrach Acquisition, which Owns the 133-Year-Old men’s apparel cataloger/retailer Bachrach, was scheduled to hold an auction to sell the assets of the
The “BrandAbout” process
A three-week, pre-honeymoon trip to Australia 20 years ago ended up having a huge impact on my business life. Why’s that? The Aussies are a rugged and
Bachrach’s Assets Sold for $5.25 Million
B&B Bachrach has acquired the assets of Bachrach Acquisition, which owns the men
A Look at Google’s Free SEO Tools
Who says nothing in life is free? Google offers an amazing wealth of free SEO tools for web developers. These are just a few.
Video: SLI Systems Gets Ducky With Century Novelty Search
Watch SLI Systems VP-Marketing Geoff Brash demonstrate how Century Novelty upped its search ante with customized landing pages.
Negotiating parcel contracts for 2010
With the 2010 FedEx and UPS general rate increases now implemented, many shippers are feeling the squeeze on their transportation dollars