30 Jun 2000
| by ELEANOR TRICKETT
Barclays Bank is reviewing its pounds 20 million below-the-line
business as part of a drive to rationalise its extensive list of direct
marketing and promotional agencies.
30 Jun 2000
| by ANNA GRIFFITHS
The NSPCC s direct marketing agency, WWAV Rapp Collins, has won the
task of creating the next television campaign for the charity, further
weakening Saatchi s hold on the above-the-line business.
Mercedes has added a direct marketing agency to its roster with the
appointment of Marketing Drive to launch the new C-class model to UK
dealers.
30 Jun 2000
| by ALASDAIR REID
Not so long ago, Walsh Simmons was a humble direct marketing agency
based in Manchester. Times change. It s still based in Manchester, but
it is no longer quite so humble and it now has a whole handful of
branches in cyberspace.
30 Jun 2000
| by ELEANOR TRICKETT
Last week s news that the online client servicing company
CustomerAsset.com was launching in the UK threw another buzzword into
the spotlight: eCRM.
29 Jun 2000
| by BEN ROSIER
Mobile phone network One 2 One is putting around pounds 6m behind a
new marketing campaign for its soon to be launched pre-pay roaming
service.
29 Jun 2000
| by AMY VICKERS
Virginmoney.com, Richard Branson s new personal finance venture,
which launched this week backed by a pounds 10m campaign, has appointed
two former Virgin Direct marketers to head its marketing team.
29 Jun 2000
| by ALEXANDRA JARDINE
Alfa Romeo is launching a three-part mailing for its 156 Sportwagon
model, comprising a teaser postcard, mailer and press comments
follow-up. The mailing, through IMP, offers the chance to win a trip to
the Italian Formula One Grand Prix in a free draw, as well as other
driving-related experiences.
29 Jun 2000
| by ALEXANDRA JARDINE
Lever Brothers is gearing up for a major direct marketing push on
its Surf washing powder brand, following its decision to ditch sister
brand Radion earlier this year. (Marketing, December 16, 1999).
29 Jun 2000
| by ALEXANDRA JARDINE
This year s Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Awards are set to
become broader in scope following Royal Mail Media Markets renewal of
its sponsorship of the event.