More High-Tech, Still High-Touch
Marketers spent $748 million on in-store services in 1997, including $172 million on loyalty card programs, funded mostly by retailers. Promotion is the
Consumer Marketing
Coming in next month’s PROMO
Fresh Look, New Start Fox Family Channel starts the biggest cable TV launch ever this month when it takes control of the former Family Channel. Fox is
It’s a Wrap
The annual PMA Star Power conference lived up to its title last month when both Ron Howard and Will Smith spoke to about 500 marketing executives on Warner
Association News
A Rose for IMRA Group elects new president. NAPERVILLE, IL - Rosemary Mills Luedke, president of Rose Incentives, was elected president of the Incentive
Agencies Who’s News
Catering to Kids A team of seasoned pros in premium-based promotions have opened the doors of a new Dallas agency that will go after the fast-growing
Sampling Continues to Stretch Out
The only thing harder than trying to sum up 1997's sampling programs in a single story is trying to put a value on the category. Programs can range from
Creativity, Wit, Results – A Recipe for Success
What makes a winning promotion? What goes into a campaign that builds sales and market share beyond all reasonable expectations, contributes to brand
Playing Games in Florida
Several recent Florida decisions interpreting the Florida game promotion statute could prove useful in planning future promotions. The statute (Section
Mining Space
NEW YORK - Doubleday and Abrams, two heavyweight publishers, have teamed with SoundZone, an Internet-affiliated banner network, to promote John Grisham's
When the Smoke Clears
Brad Burmaster recalls the day two RJ Reynolds sales reps visited the construction site of his new store, Light House, in suburban Chicago. The hardwood
