(Direct Newsline) -- Direct marketing industry growth declined in first quarter of 2006, falling below the robust growth levels they have attained during the last two years, according to the Direct Marketing Association's quarterly business review.
Tyson Foods has named Richard Bond as President-CEO of the meat company, starting this week.
Applebee's International, Inc.'s CMO John Cywinski has resigned from the company to spend more time with his family, the company said last week.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. has chosen Velocity Sports & Entertainment to drive activation of its sponsorship of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and the Busch Series, which begins next year.
Gap Inc. plans to launch an online footwear business in time for the holiday shopping season.
InfoSearch Media Inc. reported $2.9 million in revenues for the first quarter that ended on March 31, reflecting a 77% increase, compared the $1.6 million in revenues it reported for the same quarter in 2005.
Direct marketing veteran Ray Butkus has been appointed as president and chief executive officer at Automated Resources Group LLC, a database marketing, subscription fulfillment and loyalty marketing services firm.
Interactive agency PinPoint Interactive Media is starting a new division to offer text messaging, Web site registration and other mobile media services, including a store locator service.
