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Batton Cotton Inc., which provides direct marketing fundraising services to non-profit organizations, has gone out of business

Standard Mail and standard nonprofit rates will increase an average of 3.8% in May, in keeping with legal limits established under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006.

The new rates take effect May 11

Hostess is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. to promote the DVD release of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” with an on-pack sweepstakes offering the chance to win a trip to San Diego for an animal adventure

Dunkin’ Donuts is slated to hit the streets of New York rewarding loyal customers for their patronage with gift cards.

Fetch Enterprises has arranged $4 million in investment capital to fund expansion of its FetchDog.com and catalog marketing operations for targeting products to dog owners.

Vermont Teddy Bear offers a variety of companions in its Valentine

A direct marketer of car warranties has been hit with a temporary restraining order, barring it from operating in North Carolina.

Burger King is pushing sales of its BK Fresh Apple Fries with an instant-win game tied to MGM and Columbia Pictures’ recent release of “Pink Panther 2.”

HBO is aiming to build buzz for its new original comedy series “Eastbound & Down” by sending street teams to post humorous profane signage in New York City and Los Angeles.

Adidas is running a contest inviting women to share their stories of training failure and success for a shot at appearing in an in-store campaign with Women’s National Basketball Association star Candace Parker.