News releases on Marketingservicestalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 September
to Saturday 15 September 2007
Celerity achieves carbon neutral status
Data management specialist Celerity has announced its status as a provider of CarbonNeutral data solutions.
News from Celerity (14 September 2007)
Flirtomatic passes 100m monthly WAP impressions
Flirtomatic, the UK-based mobile and online flirting service, has announced a sharp rise in mobile usage rates, with more than 100 million WAP impressions for the month of August.
News from Flirtomatic (14 September 2007)
Live and Breathe unveils retail ideas positioning
Live and Breathe launches this month as a specialist retail communications agency.
News from Live and Breathe (14 September 2007)
Panda Security launches TotalScan Pro
TotalScan Pro is an online antivirus that detects and disinfects more than 1,800,000 viruses, spyware and other threats and is updated with more than 2,500 new examples every day.
News from Panda Security (14 September 2007)
Ziggurat creates identity for Allinson Flour
In the new brand identity and packaging for Allinson Flour, branding and packaging design consultancy Ziggurat pays homage to the remarkable heritage of the brand.
News from Ziggurat Brands (14 September 2007)
Taxi Promotions launches Georg Jensen campaign
Taxi Promotions UK, the largest independent taxi advertising specialist, is launching a campaign for international luxury goods brand Georg Jensen to promote its new watch range.
News from Taxi Promotions UK (14 September 2007)
ChannelAdvisor acquires Marketworks
ChannelAdvisor, the leading provider of e-commerce channel management solutions, has acquired Marketworks, a leader in marketplace management software and services.
News from ChannelAdvisor UK (14 September 2007)
141 serves up campaign for Coors' compactdraught
141 Worldwide/London's campaign for the UK trade launch of Coors' unique compactdraught system aims to communicate the big benefits of the small revolutionary unit and drive sales.
News from 141 Worldwide (14 September 2007)
Soar elected chairman of AEO
Philip Soar, chairman of Waypoint Exhibitions, has been elected Chairman of the Association of Event Organisers, succeeding Brenda Daly who stepped down when she left dmg world media in July.
News from AEO (14 September 2007)
Health and Safety 07 unveils seminar programme
The full programme of seminars taking place at the Health and Safety 07 event at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on 10 and 11 October has been announced.
News from Health and Safety 08 (13 September 2007)
Health and Safety 07 hits the North
After a great start at Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, the second in the Health and Safety 07 regional exhibition and conference, sponsored by DuPont, will take place in Bolton in October.
News from Health and Safety 08 (13 September 2007)
Mailtrack launches ProDigital marketing platform
Mailtrack, the digital marketing solutions provider, is launching ProDigital, a groundbreaking marketing platform that designs and executes end-to-end marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
News from Mailtrack (13 September 2007)
Bartering to stimulate business in Bournemouth
The ancient art of bartering is set to continue in Bournemouth following a sponsorship agreement between Bartercard, the world's largest trade exchange, and football club AFC Bournemouth.
News from Bartercard (13 September 2007)
Pureprint Group wins EMAS accreditation
Beacon Press EMAS accreditation has been extended to cover all production across the GBP16m Pureprint Group, so Gold standard environmental printing is now available for corporate print buyers.
News from Pureprint Group (13 September 2007)
Equi=Media wins Esure online media account
Digital and direct media specialist Equi=Media has won the digital media and search business for leading UK financial services provider esure.
News from Equi=Media (13 September 2007)
New email marketing lists launched by List4email
A new range of double opt-in email marketing lists are set to bring email marketing within reach of small businesses for the first time.
News from List4email (13 September 2007)
Ciao supports Arkenford's 4Site Web Monitor
Ciao Surveys is delivering high-quality respondents from its proprietary UK panel to support the launch of market modelling and research company Arkenford 's new offering; 4Site Web Monitor. Brochure Available
News from Ciao Surveys/Greenfield Online (13 September 2007)
London leads the way for high growth business
A survey of companies featured in a new direct marketing list called Prospa, has identified where the UK's fastest growing businesses are located.
News from Selectabase (13 September 2007)
Ecclesiastical appoints Entire to DM brief
Specialist financial services company Ecclesiastical has appointed Entire to promote the brand to a wider audience and support the launch of new products and services after a three-way pitch.
News from Entire (13 September 2007)
Usha Martin snaps up Converso
The Jhawar family, main shareholders of conglomerate the Usha Martin Group, have bought a 76 per cent stake in UK-based outsourcer Converso Contact Centres for an undisclosed sum.
News from Converso (13 September 2007)
Jellifish signs up further prestigious companies
A Staffordshire internet services provider has joined forces with a London advertising agency to provide and manage websites for the likes of Kellogg's.
News from Jellifish Internet Services (13 September 2007)
The glass is always extra full with Talbot Designs
When ITV Creative wanted to promote XXL Thursdays, the on-air promotions team wanted raise a glass to just how BIG a night Thursday is to become during an eight-week period from late summer.
News from Talbot Designs (13 September 2007)
DMA unveils field marketing accreditation scheme
Following an 18-month consultation and development process, the DMA Field Marketing Council is unveiling its first Best Practice Accreditation scheme.
News from Direct Marketing Association (13 September 2007)
Seymourpowell merger takes Loewy back to roots
Loewy, the fast-moving marketing group, has signed product design and innovation royalty Seymourpowell to its family of creative specialists.
News from Loewy (13 September 2007)
Bigmouthmedia finalists for four Business Awards
Bigmouthmedia, Europe's largest search agency, is a finalist in an impressive four categories in this year's National Business Awards.
News from Bigmouthmedia (13 September 2007)
T-Mobile picks Medio for mobile search
T-Mobile International has launched a new mobile search service for its European t-zones customers based on Medio's powerful Mobile Search technology.
News from Medio Systems (13 September 2007)
Wyboston accredited by Institute of IT Training
The Waterfront Conference Centre and Robinson Executive Conference Centre at Wyboston Lakes have become accredited members of the Institute of IT Training (IITT).
News from Wyboston Lakes Conferences and Training (13 September 2007)
Pitney Bowes creates single software business unit
Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software and Pitney Bowes MapInfo business units, acquired separately, are to become a single software company.
News from Pitney Bowes (13 September 2007)
Fig Leaf offers Urchin catalogue inserts
Fig Tree DM is offering Urchin catalogue insert and product despatch opportunities.
News from Fig Tree DM (13 September 2007)
Park Group rehires Broadsystem for DRTV response
Financial and marketing services firm The Park Group has appointed Broadsystem to manage inbound responses to its DRTV ads for Park, Country and Family brand Christmas Hampers and savings plans.
News from Broadsystem (13 September 2007)
Budget Web Sites choose SnagIt and Camtasia Studio
User Application Article Web design specialist Budget Web Sites has chosen TechSmith's flagship software solutions, SnagIt and Camtasia Studio, to help meet the marketing communication needs of business start-ups.
News from TechSmith (13 September 2007)
Here comes the calendar with the flatter factor
Firebrand Promotions' new diaries are customised to a single person with their own name featured throughout.
News from Firebrand Promotions (13 September 2007)
Macho advertisements put feminine men off
Marlboro Man, or his current macho billboard equivalent, is putting off metrosexuals from buying products, according to research from the University of Bath.
News from University of Bath (12 September 2007)
World's first living billboard takes root
Outdoor advertising is set to go green following a revolutionary idea by Manchester agency Creative Concern that replaces carbon-intensive materials with a living hedge of willow trees.
News from Creative Concern (12 September 2007)
BandV offers 25 years of marketing experience
Full-service agency BandV Creative delivers tailored campaigns covering a single element or several areas of marketing, specialising in the building, construction and manufacturing industries.
News from BandV Creative (12 September 2007)
Starfish Day supports African AIDS orphans
Integrated marketing agency Communicator came up with the idea of Starfish Day for a charity that supports AIDS orphans in southern Africa.
News from Communicator (12 September 2007)
Last call for Green Awards entries
Due to popular demand, the Green Awards 2007 have announced a final deadline extension - 14 September for entries into the 14 award categories.
News from Green Awards (12 September 2007)
Netimperative calls for online publishing papers
Netimperative is today inviting the submission of all papers, speaker biographies, reports and opinion pieces for its annual Online Publishing and Media Sector Seminar and Report.
News from Netimperative (12 September 2007)
CMW picks up thoroughbred breeder's brief
Clark McKay and Walpole has won a three-way pitch to secure the entire marketing communications brief for Darley, an organisation involved in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.
News from Clark McKay and Walpole (12 September 2007)
South Coast Winery picks digital signage
IDS Menus, a division of International Display Systems, has installed its digital menu board system for South Coast Winery Restaurant in Orange County, California.
News from Scala Broadcast Multimedia (12 September 2007)
Creative conferencing offers fresh approach
Mirage Events advises clients to think differently and make use of Creative Conferencing to ensure events are more interesting, memorable and valuable.
News from Mirage Events (12 September 2007)
Nation Brands Index finds China tumbling
One year away from the Beijing Summer Olympic Games, the latest Anholt Nation Brands Index finds the emerging economy is struggling in the midst of massive product recalls.
News from GMI (Global Market Insite) (11 September 2007)
Conchango predicts bumper Christmas online
Conchango, the e-commerce expert, has predicted the winners and losers in e-tailing this Christmas and offers tips on best practice in e-commerce.
News from Conchango (11 September 2007)
Akamai improves Rugby World Cup experience
User Application Article The RFU Rugby World Cup website has been set up to cope with increased demand with help from Akamai's Secure Dynamic Site Delivery solution.
News from Akamai Technologies (11 September 2007)
Kingfisher helps Norwich Union to boost sales
User Application Article Motivation expert PandMM devised and launched a points-based reward programme for Norwich Union call centre staff that made use of Kingfisher Gift Vouchers.
News from Kingfisher Gift Vouchers (11 September 2007)
Know your customers and grow your business
Many companies are sitting on a wealth of information that could vastly improve their business without even realising it.
News from Cartogen Marketing (11 September 2007)
McCallum Layton celebrates major utilities win
WaterUK, Ofwat and Consumer Council for Water have recommissioned research that monitors how satisfied customers are with how water and sewerage companies deal with them by telephone.
News from McCallum Layton Research and Marketing Consultants (11 September 2007)
National Bank of Malawi chooses Cortex
As the principal VISA member for Malawi, the National Bank of Malawi has chosen Nomad's Cortex software to support its migration to VISA EMV debit card issuing and ATM/POS acquiring.
News from Nomad (11 September 2007)
Top Position giving cash back at ad:tech London
Top Position, the UK's number one pay per click consultancy, will premier its cash back on PPC advertising and new SEO digital marketing division at ad:tech London this September.
News from Top Position (11 September 2007)
JDA PR wins Girlie Gardening and Sod it brands
Leeds-based full-service agency The JDA Group has been awarded the PR accounts for Girlie Gardening and Sod it brands, both of which recently featured on Peter Jones' Tycoon programme on ITV.
News from JDA (11 September 2007)
SalesFlow prevents customers disappearing
Sawfish Software has developed its SalesFlow solution to incorporate Customer Relationship Management with best practice, so businesses can avoid losing customers down a 'black hole'.
News from Sawfish Software (11 September 2007)
GlobalMedia rebrands as bigmouthmedia in France
Following its recent rebrand of the Norway and Sweden offices, bigmouthmedia, Europe's largest independent Search Marketing Agency, has added GlobalMedia France to its portfolio.
News from Bigmouthmedia (11 September 2007)
Panda helps protect banks against cyber threats
Panda's Targeted Attack Alert Service gives clients detailed forensic reports about any attack - including theft, identity spoofing or industrial espionage - and its security implications.
News from Panda Security (11 September 2007)
REaD Group pushes suppression boundaries
Over the past 12 months The REaD Group has presented innovative products to both the industry and consumers such as itsmypost.com, TBR Daily and suppressiononline.com.
News from REaD Group (11 September 2007)
Freepost4u insert programme now available
IDM has added Freepost4u to its offering of insert programmes.
News from Independent Direct Marketing (11 September 2007)
Bank urges public to support Glasgow Games bid
Clydesdale Bank, major supporter of Glasgow's bid to stage the 2014 Commonwealth Games, has launched a nationwide Tryathlon to encourage the Scottish public to play a part in supporting the bid.
News from Fast Track (11 September 2007)
REaD makes suppression service available online
Data management company The REaD Group has enhanced its market-leading consumer suppression services by making them available online.
News from REaD Group (11 September 2007)
The Energy Event to be carbon neutral
The organisers of The Energy Event have employed the services of a specialist energy and environmental consultancy to analyse and measure the event's carbon footprint.
News from Energy Event (11 September 2007)
PandMM wins Land Rover events work
Land Rover has awarded its global event management contract to PandMM, one of the UK's leading and award-winning B2B marketing services agencies, following a five-way competitive pitch.
News from P&MM (11 September 2007)
MSSSB develops social marketing standards
New guidelines for best practice in social marketing are to be developed by the Marketing and Sales Standards Setting Body (MSSSB) after the Sector Skills Development Agency awarded it the project.
News from Chartered Institute of Marketing (10 September 2007)
Maconomy X aids TDM's financial management
User Application Article Target Direct Marketing provides creative and marketing services to a wide range of clients in the charitable and commercial sectors, with the help of robust and responsive management systems.
News from Target Direct Marketing (10 September 2007)
Bright Blue Day wins Toshiba digital mobile push
Bright Blue Day has been appointed to drive sales of Toshiba's Smartphone range in the UK with its "Take Your Work with You" campaign.
News from Bright Blue Day (10 September 2007)
Serif WebPlus 10 available with HP Notebook PCs
WebPlus 10, the web design software from publishing software firm Serif (Europe), is to be bundled with the HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook PC in the US.
News from Serif (Europe) (10 September 2007)
Tipped launches as consumer review site
Tipped.co.uk is a new social network enabling consumers to locate, review and recommend businesses and services - from hotels to caterers, boutiques to pubs - via PC and mobile.
News from Tipped.co.uk (10 September 2007)
Fortune Cookie stars in web accessibility film
Digital design agency Fortune Cookie is one of the stars of a short film to alert government decision-makers to the importance of making websites accessible to the UK's 8 million disabled people.
News from Fortune Cookie (10 September 2007)
Seminar explores website accessibility
Making your website truly accessible to disabled people makes great business sense, says expert Julie Howell of Fortune Cookie, who will be speaking at a seminar on the subject on 4 October.
News from Fortune Cookie (10 September 2007)
Second Life Interview Corner quizzes residents
Market intelligence provider GMI, along with Amsterdam-based market research firm DervalResearch, have launched Second Life Interview Corner to get qualitative feedback from residents.
News from GMI (Global Market Insite) (10 September 2007)
Audemos creates "Talking Tummies" series
Audemos, an agency specialising in sound, has produced Talking Tummies - a series of magazine-style audio podcasts covering every stage of pregnancy - for Discovery Home and Health.
News from Audemos (10 September 2007)
Fig Tree adds Cotton Comfort mail-order list
Fig Tree is pleased to announce the addition of a new list to its portfolio - Cotton Comfort Mail Order Buyers.
News from Fig Tree DM (10 September 2007)
SweatyBetty picks Harvest Digital for search
Fashion retailer sweatyBetty has appointed online marketing agency Harvest Digital to manage search engine marketing for the sportswear retailer.
News from Harvest Digital (10 September 2007)
IDM courses address marketers' priorities
In response to marketers' feedback at its 2007 Annual Symposium, the Institute of Direct Marketing has developed three new courses that focus on customer data.
News from Institute of Direct Marketing (10 September 2007)
Macresource develops Microsoft Project courses
Macresource Computer Solutions has created three new public courses on Microsoft Project, the widely used project management software, including a two-day course on Project VBA.
News from Macresource Computer Solutions (10 September 2007)
Munchy Seeds enjoy Ziggurat makeover
Ziggurat Brands' identity and pack design for Munchy Seeds encapsulates the idea of nutritious nibbling with the consultancy's characteristic wit and commercial acumen.
News from Ziggurat Brands (10 September 2007)
141 helps Dogs Trust to save greyhounds
141 Worldwide/London has created an autumn DM campaign for Dogs Trust focusing on the plight many greyhounds face after their racing careers are over.
News from 141 Worldwide (10 September 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 74
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