| TRANZACT Welcomes Back Ms. Mercer Carlin as Executive Vice President
FORT LEE, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TRANZACT, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, and the market leader in fully integrated, end-to-end, online and offline customer acquisition solutions for large brands, announced that Ms. Mercer Carlin has rejoined the company after an entrepreneurial hiatus. As Executive Vice President of TRANZACT, Carlin is now responsible for Human Resources and Office Services functions, and will also provide executive-level support related to mergers and acquisitions integration. "Mercer has always brought a high level of energy to our company," said David Graf, TRANZACT's President and CEO. "We value her wide-ranging industry experience and unique capability to help us further create a positive culture." Carlin has worked in the direct marketing industry for nearly 15 years.
Postcard Printing Improves Customer Retention
Postcard Pros announces a four-step postcard printing program designed to improve customer retention. Twenty years of experience in the direct mail industry allows Postcard Pros to offer postcard marketing tips that improve the effectiveness of a postcard customer retention program. .
ExactTarget Signs Over 500 Direct New Customers in First Half of 2007
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ExactTarget, the leading provider of on-demand, one-to-one marketing software, services and integrated solutions, announced today the addition of more than 500 new customers during the first half of 2007 in industries including financial services, entertainment and retail. ExactTarget has also grown its global organization to more than 250 employees, marked by key executive hires in the Agency and Channel/Corporate Development divisions. As a result of ExactTarget's outstanding 1H07, more than 6,000 organizations -- ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies -- now use its on-demand software to create, optimize and deliver their email marketing communications. Key companies added to ExactTarget's industry- leading customer base include: In addition to expanding its direct customer base, ExactTarget has also added hundreds of new customers through its channel partners.
Guthy-Renker Wins 'Infomercial of the Year' for Sheer Cover
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest direct response television company, Guthy-Renker celebrated several wins at the 17th Annual Electronic Retailing Association Awards Gala in Las Vegas this week. Recognizing the best in the electronic retailing industry, the ERA honored Sheer Cover with "Best Long Form" Infomercial of the Year and Proactiv Solution with "Best Short Form," "Best Short Form Health & Beauty" and "Best Live Shopping On-Air Guest" for Proactiv co-creator Dr. Kathy Fields. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Proactiv Solution has been nominated at the award ceremony and the third year for Sheer Cover. "We're honored to be recognized for delivering top-quality productions as this further solidifies our status as the most successful and most awarded infomercial company," said Alex Kushner, veteran marketing executive with Guthy-Renker.
NYC Has Record Visitors in 2007
New York City had a record 46 million visitors in 2007, up 5% from 2006. The number included a 20% increase in foreign visitors to the city. "We're very grateful for the weak dollar," said a wry George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company, the city's destination marketing organization.NYC deputy mayor Robert Lieber, speaking at a press conference at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal with Feritta and Cunard president Carol Marlow, said that the cruise industry contributes $1 billion in direct spending to the New York state economy. New York City accommodated 536,000 passengers in 2006, making it the sixth busiest cruise port in the US. Lieber called the Queen Victoria a "stunning addition" to the growing number of ships home porting in the Big Apple.Lieber said that last year's 8.5 million foreign visitors to the city was an all time high - representing unprecedented growth for New York's tourism industry.The city's goal is to host 50 million visitors by 2015, according to both Lieber and Fertitta, who called the city's booming tourist business "an extraordinary moment in time that has the potential to shape New York City's history for years to come." .
Parker Acquires Scan Subsea Expanding Presence in Offshore Oil ...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) , the world leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired the shares of Norwegian manufacturer Scan Subsea ASA. Scan Subsea, publicly traded on the Oslo Exchange, has projected sales of approximately $130 million this calendar year. Scan Subsea's primary businesses include the design, production, and marketing of power and production umbilical cables for subsea installations as well as mooring lines for floating oil production and exploration units. The company has a modern manufacturing site in Tonsberg, Norway with its own deep water quay providing direct ocean access for the large products it manufactures. Additionally, the company is the market leader in the supply of power transmission cables to the off-shore wind power industry and provides technical services for its products to both industries.
Redi-Mail Direct Marketing to Exhibit at Upcoming 2007 PDMA Sharing ...
WHO: Redi-Mail Direct Marketing, an operating unit of Redi-Direct Marketing Inc., a leading industry provider of sales and marketing support services. WHAT: Will exhibit its leading sales and marketing support services that include Redi-Mail�s targeted and personalized direct mail and sample fulfillment programs. WHEN: The 2007 PDMA Sharing Conference will be held Sunday, October 14, 2007 through Wednesday, October 17, 2007. WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, Ill. Redi-Mail will be exhibiting at booth # 201. DETAILS: The 2007 PDMA Sharing Conference is one of the most dynamic events offered annually to pharma-compliance attendees and exhibitors. Visitors to Redi-Mail�s booth will gain insight into the company�s full line of direct marketing services as well as detailed information on Redi-Mail�s sample fulfillment facility, which houses a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) approved sampling area, including a dedicated narcotics storage cage.
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