Direct Marketing Articles

EA puts on a new face for its launch of NCAA Football '09

Kimberly Maul May 15, 2008

On July 15, college football and video games will once again collide for NCAA Football '09. Tyrone Miller, PR manager of EA, said this latest incarnation will offer a more authentic collegiate football experience, including university stadiums, cheerleaders, fans, and school bands. EA hopes to demonstrate this authenticity with its PR campaign for the game, handled in-house.
 

Hitting a new stride

Nicole Zerillo May 12, 2008

With the launch of a new brand platform, New Balance's communications team hopes to connect with consumers by tapping into their emotional connection with running.
 

'Evening News' boosts Tupperware

David Ward April 30, 2008

Who is your client and what are its media goals?
 

Bringing up baby blogs

Nicole Zerillo April 19, 2008

Moms talk to each other. True, it's mostly to establish the superiority of their own precious bundles, but talk to each other they do, indeed.
 

Mass cancellations prompt direct outreach from AA

Rose Gordon April 18, 2008

Fort WORTH, TX: American Airlines (AA) said it focused on direct engagement with passengers after cancelling 3,079 flights in four days due to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) request for more inspections.
 

American Airlines comms target those on the ground

Rose Gordon April 11, 2008

FT WORTH, TX: American Airlines prioritized direct engagement with grounded passengers in the wake of canceling of 3,079 flights over the past four days.
 

Traditional avenues still impact teens

David Ward April 07, 2008

Teens always seem to be online, but many offline options exist to reach this audience
 

McAfee promotes 30-day 'spam' diet

Aarti Shah April 02, 2008

SANTA CLARA, CA: McAfee launched a global "30-day spam diet" campaign March 31 to point out the possible dangers of responding to spam e-mail.
 

Sneaker purchasers might possess leader qualities

Nicole Zerillo April 01, 2008

If you bought three or more pairs of sneakers in the past year, you might be a natural-born leader, according to a new study from Mindset Media that was produced in conjunction with Nielsen's Online.
 

SEOs provide more coverage for clients, campaigns

Aarti Shah March 24, 2008

Although most PR pros consider Web 2.0 tactics vital, many still hesitate to use search-engine optimization (SEO) for campaigns.