Chief Marketer Staff
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McFarlane Toys Rolls Out Halo Points Rewards Program
McFarlane Toys is rewarding die-hard “Halo” action-figure collectors for their loyalty with a new rewards program that lets people collect UPC codes for prizes.
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TBS Drives Micro-Series with Chevy
TBS is revisiting its short-form micro-series ad formula, featuring a Chevrolet Traverse Crossover in serialized segments of a comedy called “My Manny” during episodes of “House of Payne.”
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American Express Offers Card Members Fashion Week Perks
American Express is offering platinum and gold card members a bird’s eye view of events during the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week next month, along with a chance to gain first-hand insight from top designers.
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Ray-Bay Plays “Truth or Dare” at Sundance
Sunglass vendor Ray-Ban has just wrapped on a live promotion at the 2009 Sundance Festival that encouraged attendees to hop into confessional booths or a specially equipped taxicab and play a quick round of video “Truth or Dare.”
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Sam’s Club Boosts Membership with Gift Card Offer
In a weak economy, retailers are pulling out all the stops to draw shoppers in to their stores. And Sam’s Club is no exception.
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Farrell Named President of G2 Promotions
Brand marketing veteran Jay Farrell has been named to the post of president at G2 Promotional Marketing, a Chicago-based division of global activation agency G2 Worldwide.
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Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Rewards Keep Rolling
Mercedes-Benz Club of America will continue its loyalty reward program through the current year, offering a $1,500 reward for buying a Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
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Retail Sales Likely to Decline in 2009: NRF
Retailers who thought they had it rough in 2008 are in for even tougher times, according to new sales forecast released by the National Retail Federation.
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Hilton Hotels Ties Bookings to Sweepstakes
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is rewarding guests who travel with their pets a chance to win a family vacation. It’s the latest incentive by the hotel chain to promote its pet friendly program.
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P&I Postscripts
COCA-COLA: signed a non-alcoholic beverage sponsorship deal with RecycleBank, a rewards program that motivates people to recycle.