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Life at the Top
Want to earn top dollar? Become a chief executive officer at a direct marketing company with annual sales of more than $25 million.Last year, those executives
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ASL, Former Exec Drop Lawsuit and Other Claims
A lawsuit between two list companies and arbitration proceedings over a key executive’s termination were resolved with all claims of wrongdoing dropped,
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THE LIST BUSINESS: DMI-ALC Merger Apperas Off
The proposed takeover of Direct Media Inc. by American List Counsel Inc. was halted July 30 with the expiration of a letter of intent signed in June.
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Grey Direct Acquires MarketData Solutions
Grey Direct has purchased database marketing company MarketData Solutions. Grey, a New York direct marketing agency, will combine its existing unit, Grey
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Insurance Agents and Brokers
Many people believe that direct marketing – fueled by anticipated growth in Internet sales – spells doom for independent insurance agents. But not Patricia
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REMEMBRANCE: A Gloriously Healthy Life
While the world was focused on the tragedy at Martha’s Vineyard this summer, I was saddened by a death much closer to home: that of Charles P. Roman,
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Three Strikes: Sports teams improvise fan contact strategies duringwork stoppages
Three strikes. Or one strike and two lockouts, for those keeping score. To season-ticket holders, it really didn’t matter. Three major professional sports
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Virtual Bank Spreads Its Wings
Wingspanbank.com is a virtual bank that reminds one of how boxing legend Muhammad Ali described himself: “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.”The
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DM Powers, Activate!
Newly deregulated electric and gas utilities that never had to sell their services in a competitive environment are beginning to learn the ins and outs
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InfoUSA Taps Henricks as Executive VP
InfoUSA has named Susan Henricks executive vice president. Henricks joins the Omaha, NE compiler from First Data Enterprises.