31 Mar 2005
Alliance Leicester Commercial Bank is using a direct campaign to promote the launch of its business centre network to SMEs across the UK. The campaign, devised by TDA, targets existing customers.
31 Mar 2005
| by Mick Rigby Managing partner, Monkey Communications
It is sad, but true; you are more likely to get divorced than switch bank accounts. So the marketing departments and ad agencies working for financial institutions have a tough job. One strategy is for a bank is to sell a lower-involvement product, such as an ISA, and, once the relationship is established,...
31 Mar 2005
| by Keith Nichol Creative director, Flourish Direct Marketing
While the onslaught of credit-card mailings in this week's selection would be enough to send a shiver through Mr Brown's dispatch case, it reminded me of the importance of cut-through - a quality the Amex Platinum Credit Card mailing has in bucket loads.
31 Mar 2005
| by Peter Fisk, managing director of Brand Finance and a member of The Marketing Society
Why is Procter Gamble willing to pay £31bn for Gillette, a sum almost 25 times greater than the latter's operating profits?
31 Mar 2005
Experian, the financial information group, has been appointed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to its statistics and social surveys roster. It will carry out annual research on behalf of the ONS.
31 Mar 2005
Norwich Union is sponsoring Classic FM show Easier Breakfast with Jamie Crick in a six-month deal from 29 March. Norwich Union will use the deal to promote its equity release products on radio, online and Classic FM TV.
31 Mar 2005
Esure has hired its first direct agency of record with the appointment of Red Cell Response to the £8m account.
31 Mar 2005
Churchill Insurance is considering terminating its nine-year association with the comedian Vic Reeves after he was charged with drink-driving.
31 Mar 2005
| by Ben Carter
Abbey is reviewing its direct marketing arrangements as it prepares to rebrand its 760-strong branch network.
31 Mar 2005
| by by Staff
LONDON - Esure has hired its first direct agency of record with the appointment of Red Cell Response to the £8m account.