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Anti-tobacco campaign “truth” has partnered with music network Fuse for a documentary on Vans Warped Tour 2006, with a starring role for truth’s marketing tour team. One of truth’s bright-orange “truth trucks” travels with the Warped Tour as part of the …

Jelly Belly Candy Co. is capitalizing on its role in Warner Bros.’ Ant Bully with a quartet of ant-inspired flavors and a mail-in offer. The animated film casts Jelly Belly as “Sweet Rocks,” the favorite food of ants— Lucas Nickle, the boy who shrinks …

Select Subway restaurants are using a new tool to reach consumers with discount coupons and menu specials— cell phones. This week, Buffalo, NY-area consumers can sign up for the Mobile Alerts Club at any one of the 12 Buffalo restaurants or by sending a …

Ford Motor Co. is tapping the popularity of first-season American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and country music star Toby Keith by sponsoring the artists’ concert series and unleashing promotions to drive concertgoers to the brand. Dearborn, MI-based …

WILL THE LIST BUSINESS WIN WITH Vin? Or will InfoUSA’s acquisition spree ultimately spell trouble for the name-and-address game? This was one of the many

WHENEVER DIRECT MARKETERS SEND MESSAGES TO customers through a Gmail account Google’s free e-mail inbox service they’re potentially exposing those customers

The Growing Up direct mail package for the Institute of Children’s Literature, a home-study school that teaches adults how to write for children, became

Dunkin’ Donuts claims that an e-mail from a Florida firm promising a free $25 gift card in return for a completed survey is a scam. It also appears the