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Stupid Media Watch: MSNBC’s Do-Not-Call Idiocy

A Pittsburgh MSNBC affiliate last week published what has to be one of the biggest whoppers of all time under the headline:

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Government Warns of IRS Stimulus Scam

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team is warning of a phishing scam that claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service offering recipients payments from a federal government stimulus package

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Group C Media Inc. has appointed Information Refinery Inc. manager of a
list of 70,604 subscribers to Business Facilities

EMAK to Post Loss; Shutter European Operations

EMAK Worldwide, Inc., the marketing services firm and parent of Equity Marketing & Logistix and Upshot, is expecting an 8% drop in 2008 revenue to $150 million.

WWE Taps USTA CMO as Marketing Chief

World Wrestling Entertainment has named Michelle Wilson to be its executive vice president of marketing.

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Hostess Pushes ‘Madagascar 2’ DVD with Sweeps, Rebate

Hostess is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. to promote the DVD release of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” with an on-pack sweepstakes offering the chance to win a trip to San Diego for an animal adventure

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Dunkin’ Donuts Rewards NY Commuters with Gift Cards

Dunkin’ Donuts is slated to hit the streets of New York rewarding loyal customers for their patronage with gift cards.

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RAQUEL WELCH: the spokesperson for eyewear designer FGX International, began appearing yesterday in a new television ad campaign for Foster Grant

MBS Provides Database Services for North Shore Animal League

MBS has been hired to coordinate database marketing and fundraising campaign management services for North Shore Animal League America.

Gray Television Collects Click Data for Advertisers

Gray Television Inc. is acquiring technology interactive television technology to collect click data from TV viewers for advertisers. Viewers will be able to manage their own opt-in data.