Sears pioneers voice activated answering for retail
Giant merchandiser Sears is pioneering voice recognition answering technology in the world of retail stores, allowing callers to…
Programmer's Paradise 1Q Sales Increase 36.8%
Software direct marketer Programmer's Paradise Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ, reported that net sales for the first quarter ended March…
DMA Privacy Policy: Customers in Question
Ken Magill's piece on the DMA membership compliance policy draft (“DMA Mails Privacy Draft to Members; Debate Begins,”…
New Higher Postal Rates: How Much? Why? When?
The U.S. Postal Service is near the end of a postal rate increase proceeding before the Postal Rate…
Catalina Program Helps Drug Firms Target Consumers
Catalina Marketing Corp., a provider of in-store electronic marketing programs to consumer goods companies, last week debuted a…
Reader's Digest Names New CEO
The Reader's Digest Association Inc. last week named American Express executive Thomas O. Ryder, 53, to succeed George…
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Genesis Buys Biobottoms Kids' Catalog
Genesis Direct, Secaucus, NJ, has expanded its catalog roster to 30 and its burgeoning children's catalog unit to…
Metromail Renews Donnelley Agreement
Metromail, Lombard, IL, which was purchased by Great Universal Stores, Manchester, England, and became part of Experian on…
Y&R Acquires Consulting Company
Young & Rubicam, New York, announced the strategic acquisition of a consulting company last week that will result…