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Hyatt Debuts Biggest Loyalty Promo Ever
How do You Promote a Lodging Loyalty Program when businesses are slashing travel and consumers are perfecting the stay-cation? Chief Marketer spoke to
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In Telemarketing, Don’t Forget the Human Touch
A call my mother-in-law recently received led her to praise yes, you read that right, praise a telemarketer. A rep of the Disabled American Veterans called
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What to Consider When Staffing an Event
Everything is in place. Permits. Vendors. Location. Spectacular pre-buzz canvassing. The branded vehicle is anchored in a high visibility area, turning
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In B-to-B, Think Before You Call
In B-to-B, Think Before You Call When the economy goes south, many business-to-business firms immediately head to the phone without any real solid plan.
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As Economy Dips, Kids Clip Coupons Too
Times are tough for families. Mom and dad are constantly droning on and on about the dreaded word: budget. But kids, being kids, still want stuff. So
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Earthlink Focuses on Spotting and Keeping Potential Churners
For Internet service provider EarthLink, silence really is golden. The company regularly analyzes its customers with an eye toward identifying those likely
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When It Comes to Customer Service, Don’t Play Dead
Last Month Verizon Wireless Lost Me as a Customerand then won me back a few days later. One recent weekend, I lost my phone. What was I to do? I was still
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Fairytale Brownie’s Magical Fall Mailing Strategy
As for most marketers, the last year or so hasn’t been exactly magical for Fairytale Brownies. Still, thanks to a plan of targeted marketing and budget
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CM Listline: A Digital Spin on Insert Media
Traditional Insert Media Programs come in many flavors, like package inserts, ride-along programs and statement stuffers. These programs have been around
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Consumers Green in Hearts–But Not So Much in Carts
Shoppers are green in their hearts. But in their shopping carts? That’s another story. A new study by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Deloitte