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Online security still a prime concern for Americans, finds Mintel - Fear of identity theft grows even as companies try to reassure consumers |
| 7/28/2008 3:19:21 PM |
| Chicago (July 9, 2008)—New research from Mintel shows that Americans are increasingly worried about the safety of their identities and financial information online. In a recent consumer survey, Mintel found that two-thirds of adults (65%) are more concerned about online security now than they were five years ago. Over a quarter (28%) of respondents to Mintel’s survey say... Read More |
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U.S. Postal Service Delivers Record-Breaking Performance - Postal customers receiving historic levels of delivery service |
| 7/28/2008 1:45:18 PM |
WASHINGTON D.C. — National on-time performance scores for the delivery of First-Class Mail set another new record for highest level of service during the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.
National overnight delivery service climbed a full percentage point from the previous fiscal quarter, reaching an average of 97 percent on-time delivery, the highest score ever achieved... Read More |
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Postal Service Explores Options for ‘Green’ Delivery Fleet |
| 7/28/2008 1:43:53 PM |
| IRVINE, CA — The U.S. Postal Service plans to identify new, more environmentally friendly vehicle technologies that are less dependent on petroleum-based fuel sources to replace the 195,000 neighborhood delivery vehicles of its total 220,000 vehicles, the world’s largest civilian fleet. Today’s announcement came during a ceremony in which General Motors presented a... Read More |
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Direct Marketers Continue to Scale Back Hiring |
| 7/21/2008 6:27:30 PM |
OWATONNA, MN- The direct marketing employment outlook has taken a turn for the worse with employers planning more cutbacks in hiring this summer, according to the latest Bernhart Associates employment survey.
“This represents the sixth quarter in a row in which employers have told us they plan to fill fewer jobs,” said Jerry Bernhart of Bernhart Associates Executive Search,... Read More |
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Shipping Savings, Solutions Ready for ‘eBay Live!’ |
| 7/1/2008 3:10:03 PM |
U.S. Postal Service Helps eBay Shippers Save Money, Log on for Discounts
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service has one question for the anticipated 10,000 small business owners attending eBay Live! 2008 in Chicago: “What are you paying for shipping?”
The Postal Service is the title sponsor of eBay Live! 2008. Through a series of workshops, labs and presentations,... Read More |
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Postal Service Restructures Major Functions |
| 7/1/2008 2:38:38 PM |
Shipping Services, Customer Relations Lead Changes
WASHINGTON, DC – In a dramatic realignment of several of its core functions, the Postal Service today moved to position the organization to capitalize on new competitive opportunities and significantly enhance the vision of its customer outreach.
The realignment creates two new strategic focal points, the first grouping all... Read More |
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Study Shows How Customers Rate Call Centers by Industry |
| 7/1/2008 2:03:02 PM |
Issue Resolution Drives Loyalty, Retention, Satisfaction, according to CFI Group’s Contact Center Satisfaction Index
Offshore Contact Centers Improve But Fall Short, As Language Barriers Affect Problem Solving
The ability of Customer Service Representatives to resolve customer issues is the most critical driver of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and word of... Read More |
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Postal Service Launches Expedited Legal-Sized Envelopes |
| 6/23/2008 1:01:29 PM |
New Overnight, Two- and Three-Day Options for Mailboxes, P.O. Boxes
WASHINGTON, DC — Attorneys, financial professionals, real estate agents and other mailers who depend on shipping legal-sized documents for their businesses have new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) overnight and two-day delivery options. USPS has launched new legal-sized Express Mail and Priority Mail envelopes,... Read More |
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Money Mailer Direct Marketing Partners With Cellfire to Deliver Mobile Coupons |
| 6/12/2008 7:59:22 AM |
| SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11 -- Money Mailer, a quality leader in the $62 billion direct marketing industry since 1979, has formed a strategic partnership with Cellfire Inc., the only nationwide mobile coupon and discount offer service, to deliver mobile coupons in conjunction with Money Mailer's traditional advertising program for local businesses. Businesses who advertise... Read More |
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WEBLOYALTY ACQUIRES LIFT MEDIA TO BOOST CONVERSION RATES AND ATTACK SHOPPING CART ABANDONMENT FOR E-TAILERS |
| 6/10/2008 11:52:23 AM |
| NORWALK, CT – June 10, 2008 – Webloyalty.com (http://www.webloyalty.com), a leading provider of incremental revenue for online businesses, today announced the acquisition of Lift Media, a revolutionary payment platform company based in San Francisco. The acquisition will benefit online retailers seeking to increase their sales by providing them with a unique,... Read More |
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| Norwalk, Connecticut, acquisition, direct marketing, ebusiness, e-business, e-tailer, e-marketing, ecommerce, e-commerce, website, online businesses, |
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Postal Service Reinforces Commitment to Greener Future; First vice president of sustainability announced at National Postal Forum |
| 6/10/2008 11:39:40 AM |
ANAHEIM, CA — The U.S. Postal Service chose the state with the most progressive environmental record in the nation as the place to announce the creation of a corporate vice president of sustainability.
Postmaster General John Potter today named Sam Pulcrano, a 33-year Postal Service veteran, as the organization’s first vice president of sustainability, responsible for... Read More |
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Postmaster General Embraces Change; Potter addresses the National Postal Forum |
| 6/10/2008 11:37:05 AM |
ANAHEIM, CA — Postmaster General John Potter told more than 3,000 people attending the National Postal Forum here today to look beyond the current economic downturn and continue to transition mail into the 21st Century.
“Despite the challenging economy, one thing that hasn’t changed is America’s confidence in the mail,” Potter told the packed room. “We owe it to America, to... Read More |
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New Prices and new Customer incentives at the United States Postal Office |
| 6/10/2008 11:34:47 AM |
There are exciting changes taking place at the US Postal Service! Beginning on May 12, prices will be adjusted for Mailing Services (First-Class Mail, First-Class Mail International, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services) and for Shipping Services (Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service and International Mail).
These... Read More |
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Postal Service Reports Second Quarter Loss; Economic Slowdown Cited |
| 6/10/2008 11:29:44 AM |
WASHINGTON, DC — Despite cost-cutting measures, the U.S. Postal Service ended the second quarter with a net loss of $707 million, driven by a continued decline in mail volume resulting from the current national economic climate. Meanwhile, the on-time delivery of First-Class Mail continued at record levels in the second quarter.
The second quarter results were presented... Read More |
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BIZTRADER.COM LAUNCHES GLOBAL MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |
| 5/20/2008 8:56:29 AM |
| BIZTRADER.COM LAUNCHES GLOBAL MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Chinese, Biztrader.com Redefines the Way Businesses Are Bought, Sold, Valued and Financed
New York, NY – May 20, 2008 – BizTrader.com (www.biztrader.com) today launched an online global marketplace for buying or selling a company, valuing a business, and finding a lender or... Read More |
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The Tipstick by Smoovshave SOOTHES ANNOYING BUMPS & HAIR REMOVAL IRRITATIONS |
| 5/20/2008 8:11:27 AM |
For Immediate Release
Conyers, GA USA - Smoovshave International – May 20, 2008 - Sudden shaving-related or other skin
irritations are disruptive. A visible bump or blemish can turn an anticipated event into a day of uncertainty.
Even regular shaving or waxing should not be a cause for anxiety.
The Solution - Just reach into your pocket or purse and put the skin protecting... Read More |
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| skin care, cosmetics, men, women, shaving, waxing, laser hair removal, ingrown hairs, red spots, irritation, comfort, appearance |
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One year old ACMA announces “birthday gifts” of re-branding work from j. schmid and re-designed website from DMinSite |
| 5/13/2008 7:33:06 AM |
Membership Growth Accelerates and Washington Impact Expands
Washington, DC—Hamilton Davison, Executive Director of the American Catalog Mailers Association (ACMA) announced the newly formed 501(c)6 trade association representing catalog interests has just turned one year old.
“We have just completed our first year of operations,” said Davison. “Due to the hard work of our... Read More |
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‘VERTIS OPTIMAL POSTAGE’ SOLUTION LAUNCHED FOR DIRECT MARKETERS |
| 5/13/2008 7:18:43 AM |
Marketing Solutions Provider Introduces Flat-Rate Postage Program to Combat Rising Fees and Help Stabilize Marketing Budgets
Baltimore (May, 2008) – Vertis Communications, the premier provider of print advertising and direct marketing solutions to leading retail and consumer services companies, today launched “Vertis Optimal Postage,” a predictable and cost-effective... Read More |
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WCVB-TV/DT Channel 5 Boston and Backchannelmedia to Deploy First TV Click Through to Internet Advertising Platform |
| 5/5/2008 12:07:24 PM |
First tests of Backchannelmedia’s interactive television advertising model to begin May 1st
BOSTON, Mass. May, 2008- Backchannelmedia Inc., a Boston-based digital television ad serving and response capture company, and WCVB-TV/DT Channel 5, Hearst – Argyle’s ABC affiliate in Boston, today announced the first market test using Backchannelmedia’s patent-pending television to... Read More |
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USPS Publishes IMB Standards |
| 5/5/2008 12:04:32 PM |
In the latest IMB Standards, which will be effective in May 2009, all letters and flats requiring a barcode and mailed as First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter would be eligible for full-service prices which will be lower than the basic service (and POSTNET) prices.
All references to May 2009 refer to the date that they implement the May 2009... Read More |
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