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Subscribe to a Computer Mag? Your Data is Sold!

Do you subscribe to PC Magazine, Computer Gaming World, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine or ExtremeTech.com? Your data is being sold! See this datacard and read more about .

Ziff Davis Consumer E-Mail Master File Walter Karl E-mail List Description: This file contains subscribers to PC Magazine, Computer Gaming World, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine and ExtremeTech.com. These are educated, proven mail buyers. This upscale audience seeks the latest information about technology, gaming and next-generation electronics. They are at home address and respond to offers including consumer publications, consumer catalogs, online offers and fundraisers. Selects: 500,000 total subscribers, home/business address, recency/hotline, age, occupation, home value, lifestyle, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or Walter Karl, 4 Gannett Drive, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: 914/697-5823 Fax: 914/697-5822 E-mail: tamaraf@wkinteractive.com

Posted by chris at 12:48 PM | Comments (0)

KQED is Selling its Membership List

KQED Radio, which serves Northern California is selling its membership list. Here's the notice in today's Direct Magazine. There are some interesting aspects of this datacard. For instance, note the funding sources for this public radio station is mostly from direct mail, so those annoying pledge drives apparently account for only 20% of membership acquisition: "70% Direct Mail/20% Pledge Drives/10% Space Ads."

KQED Public Radio
MKTG Services has become the inaugural manager of KQED Public Radio's list members and contributors. The California station has 33,000 active members and 15,000 who donated in response to direct mailings. The average donation is $40. Sources of contributions are on-air pledge drives (50%), direct mail (40%) and space advertising (10%). Selections: Hotlines, gender, state/SCF/ZIP Price: $85/M (active members); $90/M (direct mail members) Contact: MKTG Services, 215-968-5020
And here is the actual datacard:
KQED/Bay Area Public Broadcasting Based in San Francisco, KQED operates Northern California's largest public broadcasting center, including KQED Public Television. As the nation's most-watched public TV station, KQED provides an ever-increasing audience with some of the most powerful and perceptive programming available. The KQED members are affluent, well-educated men and women who live predominantly in the San Francisco Bay Area. They share a strong appreciation for the arts, enjoy attending cultural events and frequently contribute to worthy causes. The KQED members are recommended to fundraisers seeking support for community services, health, children’s, educational, environmental and animal causes. COUNTS: Quantity Segment Rate 132,079 Active Members $80/M 95,765 Direct Mail Members $85/M COUNTS THRU: 04/07/05 SELECTIONS: * 3 Month Hotline $7.00/M * 6 Month Hotline $5.00/M * State/SCF/Zip/Gender $7.00/M * Key Coding $1.00/M SOURCE: 70% Direct Mail/20% Pledge Drives/10% Space Ads UNIT OF SALE: Average $40.00 DEMOGRAPHICS: * Average Age 45+ MINIMUM ORDER: 5,000 UPDATED: Quarterly ADDRESSING: * 4-Up Cheshire Labels N/C * Pressure Sensitive Labels $7.00/M * Magnetic Tape/Zip Tape $30 Flat * Email $50 Flat RESTRICTIONS: * AVAILABLE TO 501(C)3 NON-PROFITS ONLY. * Mailer must submit 501(C)3 forms with orders. * Sample mailing piece required for approval. * Mailer must comply with industry ethics on list use. NET NAME: 85% on orders over 50,000 plus $8.00/M running charge. TERMS: * Net 30 days from mail date. * 10% commissionable to recognized brokers. LIST USAGE: ACLU of Northern California Alameda County Food Bank American Cancer Society American Conservatory Theatre America's Second Harvest Berkeley Reportory Theatre California Film Institute California State Parks Fdtn. Canine Companions/Independence Care Children's Cancer Res. Fund City Teams Ministries Commonwealth Club Of Ca. Consumer Checkbook Magazine Consumer Health Publications Consumers Union Doctors Without Borders USA Dodd Smith Dann Layher-LA East Bay Center For Perf Arts Elderhostel Evergreen Valley College Family Service Agency Of S.F. Friends of the Urban Forest Girls, Inc. Glide Golden Gate National Park Habitat for Humanity Hanna Boys Center - Donors Heifer Project International Human Rights Watch Humane Societies Consortium International Rescue Committee Int'l Campaign For Tibet Lambda Legal Def & Educ Fund Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Libraries Consortium Marin Agricultural Land Trust Marin Conservation League Marin County School Volunteers Marin Theatre Company Meals On Wheels Co-Op Mountain Play Association, The National Geographic Society Nature Conservancy Oakland Public Library Fdtn Omega Boys Club Peninsula Open Space Trust Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Planned Parenthood Fed/America Point Reyes National Seashore Project Open Hand Recording For Blind/Dyslexic San Fran. Mus. Of Modern Art San Francisco Symphony San Jose Repertory Theatre Seva Foundation Smile Train Special Olympics Susan G. Komen Foundation Trust for Public Land U.S. Fund for UNICEF U.S. Olympic Committee Univ. of CA, Berkeley Art Mus. Wildlife Waystation Yosemite Fund Youth Radio CONTACT: Sarah Lewin slewin@mktgservices.com Tel: 215.968.5020 x148 Fax: 215.579.8059
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Posted by chris at 10:55 AM | Comments (0)

A List of People Who Believe in Free Money

Here, ladies and gentlemen, is a list of fools who believe there is such a thing as free money. Send them your scams.

Money Prize and Contestant Entrants Macromark New List Description: This file contains highly responsive contest enthusiasts who have dreams of winning money, home appliances, shopping sprees, exotic vacations, TV's and digital cameras. Selects: 19,255 May hotline, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Contact: your list broker or Macromark, 185 Route 312, Brewster, NY 10509 Phone: 845/230-6300; Fax: 845/278-0650 E-mail: bill@macromark.com

Posted by chris at 10:50 AM | Comments (0)

List Broker Selling Database of "Suffering Seniors"

Visit Beach List Services and you'll find a database for sale of "Suffering Seniors," individuals over 55 who were unfortunate enough to be sick and fill out a survey telling the direct marketers about it.

Suffering Seniors

Contact: Jim Ballengee / Sales Director
Email: jim@beachlistservices.com
Phone: Toll Free (877)295-8968

There are many ailment sufferers among today's age 55 and older crowd. These seniors receive and complete surveys through the mail and online that address their specific problems and illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, insomnia, high cholesterol, and much more.

Those included in the Suffering Seniors file are perfect prospects for a variety of offers including health products and services, subscriptions, mobility and therapeutic products, investments, insurance, continuity clubs, credit cards, luxury and leisure products and services, telecommunications, travel, entertainment, retirement, automobiles, specialty services, medical supplies and services, catalogs, and fundraising opportunities.

Source: Self-reported via direct mail and Internet registration.

Selections With Counts
Minimum order 5,000 records.
Selections Counts $/M
Last 12 Month Recency 11,325,000 $100.00
30 Day Hotlines 329,500 + $ 20.00

Other Selections
Ailments: $ 10.00
Allergies 1,659,100
Arthritis 565,500
Asthma 646,600
Cholesterol 581,000
Diabetes 719,200
Erectile Dysfunction 378,600
Headaches 592,300
Hearing Impaired 353,800
Heartburn 512,800
Heart Disease 462,500
Insomnia 305,500
Sensitive Skin 554,000
Yeast Infection 248,800

Age of Adult $15.00
Credit Card $15.00
Gender $10.00
Income $15.00
State/SCF/Zip/County $8.00

Method of Addressing:
Diskette $40.00/Flat
E-Mail Delivery $25.00/Flat
Key Coding $3.00/M
Magnetic Tape $50.00/Flat
Run Charges $10.00/M

Commissions, Credit Policy - 20% commission to recognized brokers. Cancellation Charges: Cancellation before mail date: $100.00 flat fee, plus $10.00/M run charges, plus output media, shipping, and handling charges. Cancellation after mail date incurs full charge. Prepayment required for all first time renters.

Delivery Schedule - Delivery from 5 to 7 working days.

Restrictions - Minimum order 5,000 records. Sample direct mail piece required for list owner's approval. Telemarketing script and SANS number are required for all telemarketing rentals. One year unlimited use available. Please inquire. Net name arrangements available. Please inquire. 90% accuracy and deliverability guaranteed.

Maintenance - Updated monthly. NCOA'd monthly.

Usage:
American Diabetes Association (T)
Mobility product direct marketer (T)
Gem Products (T)
Healthy Living (T)

List Manager - Beach List Services, Inc.

Contact: Jim Ballengee / Sales Director
Email: jim@beachlistservices.com
Phone: Toll Free (877)295-8968
Phone 2: 615-356-1100

Read more about these issues at .

Posted by chris at 01:10 PM | Comments (0)

Cooking Could Inflate My D???

How can it be that Conviser's mnemonic for specific performance, cooking could inflate my d???, is not online. Sam thinks the D word is "duff;" I think it is "duck."

Posted by chris at 08:59 PM | Comments (0)

Rock the Vote is Selling its Membership List

In today's DMNews, you'll find this datacard offering for sale the names, addresses, dates of birth, party affiliation, and sex of 720,000 people who registered with Rock the Vote.

Rock the Vote Walter Karl New List Description: This file contains registrants to Rock the Vote, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. It aims to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events and voter-education efforts. The average age is 18-34, and 51 percent are female. Selects: 720,744 12-month, 6-month, 3-month members, date of birth, party affiliation, gender, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or Walter Karl, 1 Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY 10965 Phone: 845/620-0700; Fax: 845/620-1885 E-mail: Maureen.Northey@walterkarl.infousa.com

Posted by chris at 12:46 PM | Comments (0)

Database Sellers Being Sold

Ah, the invaders are now being sold! In today's DMNews you'll find an ad for the personal information of database company owners.

Directory & Online Database Publishing Executives the Infocommerce Influential International Bethesda List Center New Management Description: This file contains senior management and company owners at the most important and innovative directory and online database publishers. Selects: 4,584 directory and online database publishing executives, geography and gender Contact: your list broker or Bethesda List Center Inc., 7508 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Phone: 301/986-1455; Fax: 301/907-4870 E-mail: info@bethesda-list.com

Posted by chris at 11:03 AM | Comments (0)

Gas Company Execs for Sale

This would be a good list for military recruitment solicitation...

Petrochemical Industry Executives Dunhill International List Co. New List Description: This file contains executives and engineer types working in the petrochemical industry. Selects: 2,387 executives, firms, job function, main/branch, telephone, title slug, gender, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or Dunhill International List Co. Inc., 621 N.W. 53rd St., Boca Raton, FL 33487 Phone: 561/998-7800; Fax: 561/998-7880 E-mail: sales@dunhills.com

Extended Entry:

Posted by chris at 11:18 AM | Comments (0)

Milliom Mom Marchers Sold For Direct Marketing

Today's DMNews offers for sale the personal information of people who donated to the Million Mom March.

Million Mom March Names in the News New Select Description: This file contains donors to the Million Mom March. Founded in 1999, this national grassroots, chapter-based organization is dedicated to preventing gun-related deaths and injuries and to supporting victims and survivors of gun violence. On Mother’s Day 2000, more than 750,000 people marched in Washington, DC, and tens of thousands of others marched in towns across America to demonstrate their support for sensible gun laws. The average donation is $37. Selects: 11,476 36-month donors, gender, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or Names in the News, 1300 Clay St., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 415/989-3350 Fax: 415/433-7796 E-mail: name@nincal.com

Extended Entry:

Posted by chris at 11:07 AM | Comments (0)

Newspaper Execs Who Inflated Circulation Arrested

If you deceive the public and get caught, you're likely to be simply fined by the FTC. If you deceive advertisers...you get thrown in jail! The Wall Street Journal reports:

Three former executives at Tribune Co. newspapers were arrested yesterday for their alleged involvement in circulation schemes to get advertisers to pay millions of dollars in inflated fees at two of the company's newspapers, Long Island's Newsday and Spanish-language Hoy.

Posted by chris at 11:54 AM | Comments (0)

Clickitgolf.com, Kiddomusic.com Are Selling Your Personal Information

In today's DMNews, you'll see that both Clickitgolf.com and Kiddomusic.com are selling the personal information of those who have registered on the site or purchased products. Clickitgolf.com's privacy policy claims to be "committed to protecting your privacy online," and goes on to say, "We do not sell, trade or rent your Personally Identifiable Information to others." So, how do they justify this sale of personal information advertised below?

Kiddomusic.com seems to have a page on website security, but no apparent privacy policy.

Clickitgolf.com Registered Users Wild West New List Description: This file contains individuals who are golfers who registered to clickitgolf.com to receive timely information on bidding for tee times, equipment special offers, travel and lodging promotions, and more. Selects: 137,205 total universe, 30-day, 90-day hotline, credit card buyers, gender, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or Wild West Inc., 328 Willowbrook Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803/366-0231; Fax: 803/366-1068 E-mail: rdl@wildwestinc.com


Kiddo Music & Video for Kids
D-J Associates
New List
Description: This file contains buyers from Kiddo Music, an online retailer specializing in children’s music and videos. It offers 7,000 titles from artists including Raffi, The Sugar Beats, The Rebops and Joe Scruggs as well as classic series such as “Sesame Street,” “Blue’s Clues” and Disney. Eighty-six percent of these customers are female. The average age is 32, and the median household income is $63,000. The average unit of sale is $29.17.
Selects: 9,980 12-month buyers, total buyers at postal address, $25+, $50+, $75+, state, SCF and ZIP
Contact: your list broker or D-J Associates, 38A Grove St., Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203/431-8777
Fax: 203/431-3302
Web site: www.djassoc.com

Posted by chris at 11:01 AM | Comments (0)

Personal Info of Papists Sold

Back in April, a company called "Universal Museum Collections" was offering "free" cards featuring the Pope. These were described as "closely guarded" images of the J2P2, "near the end." The "Curt Jester," a blog with punditry from the Papist perspective, commented on the ad and linked to an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the ads. The ads were pulled from the Plain Dealer because of complaints:

…the "free" cards are being used as an opportunity to market $11 rosaries - and that photo might not be as rare, or as recent, as the ad implies…

Universal Museum Collections ran its half-page ad in Wednesday's Plain Dealer. Newspaper officials said they will not run the ad again because of reader complaints.

When a reporter called Universal Museum Collections' toll-free number to ask about the free card, a telemarketer launched into a pitch for the rosary ($13.85, including shipping and handling) and added that a 5½x7-inch color memorial card, "blessed by a local priest with holy water from Rome, Italy," was included free.

Now, in today's DMNews, you'll find an ad offering for sale the personal information of 153,000 people who ordered the "free" card.

Universal Museum Collections — Religious

List Services Corp.
13-JUN-05

New List

Description: This file contains responsive individuals with traditional values who responded to an offer to receive Pope Prayer Cards, Pocket Crosses and other religious items. Many of them opted to pay for additional cards, custom lamination and more in response to a direct mail piece. These are ideal prospects for collectibles, ethnic, religious, fundraising and family offers. The average unit of sale is $9.

Selects: 153,000 last-3-month buyers and inquirers, monthly hotline, state, SCF and ZIP

Contact: your list broker or List Services Corp., 6 Trowbridge Drive, P.O. Box 516, Bethel, CT 06801

Phone: 203/743-2600
Fax: 203/778-4299

Here is the original ad (warning, mega size pdf).

popead.gif

Extended Entry:

BY K.J. TEDESCHI
Universal Media Syndicate
(Syndicated)--People of all faiths are flooding call lines
to get the emotionally gripping “Final Prayer and Blessing
of Pope John Paul II.”
With all the news surrounding the Pope’s passing, this
final “Prayer and Blessing” is being received as a lasting
sacred gift. Now, arrangements have been made to send the
free memorial prayer cards directly to all who mourn the
loss of the Pope.
The Vatican has authorized the release of these memorial
prayer cards which are being given away free for use
at all memorial services. It has been announced that
money can not be accepted for “The Final Prayer and
Blessing of Pope John Paul II.” Those requesting the
cards are only asked to help by volunteering $1 to cover
postage, handling and order confirmation
costs.
This special devotion pictures the
remarkably young looking Pope,
caught deep in reflection while praying
his highly favored papal Rosary,
a gift he was particularly fond of
blessing for special visitors to
the Vatican. The Pope’s touching
final prayer itself appears below
his image which appropriately
begins “I leave you now with this
prayer...”
“This closely guarded official
Vatican photograph is truly stunning.
It miraculously captures the
Pope near the very end of his long
Spiritual walk,” said John T. White,
Director of Universal Museum
Collections which has been granted special
permission to give the prayer cards away
free. “It is the most tranquil image of the pope
ever,” White said.
Because of his worldwide following, it can not be guaranteed
that there will be enough for everyone. But for at least
the next ten days from the date of this publication, all those
who request one will be assured of getting the special prayer
card free.
Universal Museum Collections is providing the information
needed for all to get the Pope’s free memorial Prayer
Card along with information on how to protect it. Readers of
this publication can call now 1-800-236-7918 Toll Free to
get the free prayer card. A controlled number of larger full
color laminated cards blessed with Holy Water from Rome
are also available free and have been specially reserved for
those requesting one of the special rose scented Papal
rosaries (shown, right).
Pope John Paul II gave his entire life in service and
dedication to people everywhere. And now, the world is
flocking to honor this humble man of God in the most fitting
way possible.
The release of these sacred gifts gives people everywhere
something special to remember him by. He was a great
leader and a truly great man of God. 
The Pope’s Final Blessing is now being sent free to
use at all memorial services
Public to get free memorial prayer cards
© 2 0 0 5 U N I V E R S A L M E D I A S Y N D I C A T E ™ S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E U N I V E R S A L M E D I A S Y N D I C A T E , 5 7 0 1 M AY F A I R R O A D N W, N O R T H C A N T O N , O H I O 4 4 7 2 0
 FREE: This is the closely guarded photograph of the late beloved Pope John Paul II taken by an
official Vatican photographer. It appears at the top of the special large hymnal size Prayer Card. The heart
wrenching final prayer is printed in its entirety below the Pope’s image, and is free to all who request it.
How to get them right now
The Vatican has authorized the release of the Prayer Cards to the general
public through the exclusive Universal Museum Collections. To get a special
prayer card and the papal Rosary delivered to your home call the National
Direct Hotline 1-800-236-7918, ask for Dept. PE4336.
P0063 OF0119R-1 ©2005 UNIVERSAL MUSEUM COLLECTIONS®

Posted by chris at 11:21 AM | Comments (0)

CBS Sportsline Selling Subscriber Data

Are you a soccer fan who has registered on ad in today's DMNews. BTW, I posted this on CBS's soccer message board.

Soccer E-Mail Master File From CBS.SportsLine.com Worldata E-mail List Description: This file contains online buyers, subscribers and sports enthusiasts. These fans are eager to spend money on soccer and other merchandise. Individuals visit the SportsLine.com network of sites for the latest news and commentary, polls, scores and team standings, schedules and to buy merchandise, participate in fantasy sports and enter contests. Selects: 371,084 total file Contact: your list broker or Worldata, 3000 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: 561/393-8200 Fax: 561/368-8345 E-mail: lists@worldata.com

Posted by chris at 11:02 AM | Comments (0)

Granta Subscribers Sold

In Direct Magazine, you'll see that a list of subscribers to Granta is being offered for sale, apparently by the New York Review of Books.

Granta This list contains 13,384 subscribers to this magazine. The sources are direct mail and space. Selections: Country, gender, hotline, paid, state/SCF/ZIP Price: $105/M Contact: The New York Review of Books, 212-757-8070

Posted by chris at 10:57 AM | Comments (0)

Register Your Palm, and Your Info Will Be Sold

Check out this datacard being sold by a company called "21st Century Marketing." It proposes the sale of 2.4 million people who have registered a Palm device (note that the source of the data is "100% Reg. Cards").

palmOne, Inc. (formerly Palm, Inc.)

Target "on-the-go” professionals and active consumers who have a tremendous need to stay organized and connected. They are tech savvy, affluent and spend via direct mail on new technology, computers, electronics and more.


Key Segments

2,425,322

Universe / Base Rate

$140.00 /M

571,261

Last 12 Month Buyers (thru 3/05)

+ $5.00 /M

308,479

Last 6 Month Buyers

+ $10.00 /M

191,657

Last 3 Month Buyers

+ $15.00 /M

56,179

March Hotline

+ $20.00 /M

Non-computer mailers, please inquire for special pricing



Audience Profile

PalmOne, INC. (formerly PALM, INC.) is a pioneer in mobile and wireless Internet Solutions and the world leader in handheld computing. PalmOne, INC. allows marketers to reach an outstanding audience of prospects - “on-the-go” professionals and active consumers who have a tremendous need to stay organized and connected! Because these business executives and consumers are busy, it’s no surprise that so many of them purchase PALM Handhelds keep their lives running smoothly. Whether they are tracking their expenses or their kids’ soccer practice times, these individuals purchase PALM Handhelds to use for everything from taking notes and making to-do lists to recording important dates and managing email.

With palmOne, INC., you can be sure you’re reaching an audience of prospects who not only value purchasing direct, they rely on it! They are sure to respond to a wide variety of offers including home/office, financial, subscription, seminar, travel, insurance, PC offers and more!

Posted by chris at 06:13 PM | Comments (0)

New York Times Book Review Subscribers Sold

In today's DMNews:

The New York Times Book Review Subscribers American List Counsel New List Description: This file contains subscribers to the New York Book Review. It is the only section of The Times that is sold separately by subscription. Selects: 28,000 universe, expires, age, gender, home/business, income, lifestyle, paid, renewals, state, SCF and ZIP Contact: your list broker or American List Counsel, 4300 Route 1 CN-5219, Princeton, NJ 08543 Phone: 609/580-2723; Fax: 609/580-2809 E-mail: shondell.davis@alc.com

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Posted by chris at 11:05 AM | Comments (0)

Deep Fried Country Folks

In today's DMNews:

Deep Fried Country Folks: Independent, Patriotic & Responsible The Direct Marketing Shop New List Description: This list contains blue-collar workers who purchase products that enhance their ability to perform their favorite activities well. Favorite activities include cooking, gardening, sewing, fishing, hunting, watching auto racing and other seasonal sports. Selects: 24 million universe, age, gender, income, ethnicity, homeowner, mail order buyer, hotline names; lifestyle categories including auto racing, campers, cooks/bakers, country music fans, fishermen, hunters, needleworkers, RV owners, smokers, vegetable gardeners, veterans. Contact: Your list broker or The Direct Marketing Shop, 18 Highland Pointe Drive, Weaverville, NC 28787 Phone: 828/645-8411; Fax: 828/645-8601

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Posted by chris at 11:00 AM | Comments (0)

Sandal Wearers Sold

From today's Direct Magazine.

Birkenstock Central
Within the last 12 months, 50,680 devotees to this brand of footwear have purchased sandals, clogs, shoes and boots. They spend an average of $148 per order, and all orders are generated via direct mail.
Selections: Three-, six-, 18-month buyers, six-month requestors, dollar amount spent, multibuyers, gender, state/SCF/ZIP
Price: $118/M
Contact: Direct Media Inc., 203-532-1000

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Posted by chris at 11:37 AM | Comments (0)

Fly Alaska Air, Get the Clockwork Orange Treatment

I've blogged before about coercive advertising before.... Today's Washington Post reports that Alaska Air is beginning to force its passengers to watch credit card advertisements during the last 30 minutes of flight into DCA, when one is not allowed to stand! How Clockwork-Orange like!

On a recent Alaska Airlines flight, passengers were told to remain buckled and seated for the last 30 minutes before landing at Reagan National Airport. It was a standard security measure for flights heading into restricted airspace over Washington.

It also turned a planeful of passengers into captive customers who were then pitched a Bank of America Visa card -- with little chance of tuning it out. Over the intercom, a flight attendant encouraged passengers to sign up for the Bank of America credit card. Then other flight attendants went down the aisle handing out applications.

...Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Amanda Tobin said passengers had expressed an interest in learning more about applying for Visa credit cards and that the airline's flight attendants share "basic" information.

Alaska isn't the only airline to push products. Since last August, Bank of America Corp. has paid US Airways employees $50 for each new applicant they get to sign up for a Visa card. The US Airways employees who nab 15 new applicants receive $750, plus a $75 bonus. The payments extend not only to flight attendants, but also to US Airways customer service and reservation agents...

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Posted by chris at 12:03 PM | Comments (0)

IM Users Sold

In today's DMNews you'll find a database of 1.5 million IM users for sale. I wonder which IM company is selling it?

TTYL – Talk to You Later –IM/TM
Media Source Solutions
New List
Description: This file contains individuals who are mostly between the ages of 18 and 20 that use instant messaging and text messaging.
Selects: 1.5 million, average monthly hotline, age, demographic select, dwelling type, ethnicity, gender, geography, hotline, household income and lifestyle
Contact: your list broker or Media Source Solutions Inc., 274 San Felipe Way, Novato, CA 94945
Phone: 415/893-8120;
Fax: 415/893-8121
E-mail: jsalmon@mediasourcesolutions.com

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Posted by chris at 12:00 PM | Comments (0)

Another Reason to Switch to Firefox: Fewer Annoying "Rich Media" Ads

Clickz news discusses the horror of horrors: those annoying ads don't appear on the computers of Firefox users. One more reason to switch from IE.

Various reports put Firefox's market share at 10 to 15 percent. Yet I can't view 75 percent of rich media ads while using Firefox. And while many online ad designers toil away on Macs, they often can't see the fruits of their labor in a live environment.

If you're a marketer, an agency executive, or a creative professional, this should give you pause. Ask yourself the following important questions about your own rich media planning and development...

Posted by chris at 08:26 AM | Comments (0)

United Farm Workers for Sale

From today's DMNews:

United Farm Workers
Names in the News
New Select
Description: This file contains donors to the United Farm Workers. Founded in 1962 by Cesar Chavez, it fights for those who toil in the fields. The UFW represents and organizes workers to try to secure a living wage, safe working conditions, job security, medical and pension benefits, dignity and respect. The UFW challenges companies that break labor laws and works to establish collective bargaining rights for workers. Thirty-seven percent of these donors are in California, and the average donation is $27.44.
Selects: 42,874 24-month, 25-48 month former donors, gender, state, SCF and ZIP
Contact: your list broker or Names in the News, 1300 Clay St., Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 415/989-3350;
Fax: 415/433-7796
E-mail: name@nincal.com

Extended Entry:

Posted by chris at 12:01 PM | Comments (0)

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