L&P's vision bucks a trend Nov 28, 2008
"Though we see a little more time for decisions to be made (about buying services), they are being made. People are in need of those services.". Larry Rulison can be reached at 454-5504 or by e-mail at lrulison@timesunion. (Albany Times Union)
Summerfest names Nonbox agency of record Nov 21, 2008
The agency will provide creative and media buying services for the 2009 Summerfest advertising campaign. "We believe Nonbox has the strategic and creative abilities to conceptualize and execute an exciting and effective marketing campaign for Summerfest, said Don Smiley, president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival Inc. Nonbox has offices in Milwaukee, Portland, Ore., and Orlando, Fla. Its clients include Coca-Cola, adidas, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Steinhafels, Viper Motorcycles and Turner... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Qwest wins $60M VA contract Oct 23, 2008
The VA is the third-largest contracting agency buying services through Networx, behind the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, said Tom Mahon, a Qwest Government Services spokesman. The VA has chosen Baby Bell competitors Verizon and AT&T for some other services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Winchester to head Scripps subsidiary Oct 18, 2008
MPS provides newsprint management and buying services for Scripps newspapers and other newspaper publishers. Winchester, 48, joined MPS in 2005 as client services director and has been vice president since January 2007. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Buying clubs, group services top gripe list Sep 12, 2008
Along with the clubs and buying services, the business types most complained about in Connecticut are Internet shopping, franchised auto dealers, insurance companies and the furniture/retail sector. This list, however, is at odds with businesses consumers inquire about the most: home improvements, construction and remodeling, roofing contractors, siding contractors and window installation and service. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Top Executives from Viacom, SIRIUS XM Radio, The Weinstein Company, Verizon Communications and More To Offer Marquee Investment Insights at 2nd Annual Media and Money Conference Sep 4, 2008
Omnicom Groups portfolio of companies also includes public relations, lobbying, marketing services, interactive design, and media buying services. Prior to taking the position of CEO in 1997, Mr. Wren served as President of Omnicom. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Argentina commemorates somber anniversary of coup Aug 17, 2008
Centro Consolidates Local Media Buying Services for Newspaper Industry. Thank you for your interest in Real Cities. (Yahoo News -- Argentina)
Joint fire services deal extended Jul 25, 2008
When you read the agreement, it sounds like we re buying services from Arroyo Grande, he said. That was not the intention. (Santa Maria Times)
Intel Launches Online Marketplace for Indian SMBs Jul 14, 2008
Cisco Capital announced earlier this month an interest-free financing scheme for SMBs buying services from the company. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Services Giant: HP To Buy EDS May 16, 2008
HP is buying services company EDS in a merger deal valued at $13. 9 billion. (CIO Information Network)
Hong Kong Tourism Board Awards Global Advertising Business To Grey Group Apr 19, 2008
Danny Mok, General Manager of Grey Hong Kong, spearheaded the winning pitch and said, "We are very excited to be partnering with HKTB as a team to promote Hong Kong as a fantastic travel destination around the world. As a Hong Kong-born Chinese, I'm especially proud to have played a part in showing the best face of Hong Kong to our visitors." Mike Amour, Chairman f Grey Group Asia Pacific, added, "I am extremely delighted with this win which demonstrated Grey Group's total communications... (PR Newswire)
Delta: Direct to China on Sun. Mar 29, 2008
" Gant, who will be on the trip, said that every time a Chinese company locates in Georgia it has a cascading impact on other businesses. He said the chamber is talking with about a dozen companies interested in locating here. He expects that number to grow many times over once the state opens its economic development office in Beijing this week. "Every time you have one of these companies come to Georgia, they will be buying services," he said. "They need legal services, accounting services,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local Cable Ad Sales Mar 19, 2008
Today, the company focuses on automating many of the more inefficient aspects of the advertising process and creating turnkey ways for businesses of all sizes to access high-quality creative and expert media planning and buying services, said Waxman. . (Multichannel News)
Md. comptroller releases draft plan on collecting tech tax Mar 16, 2008
Companies buying services to be used in multiple states will only be taxed for those whose benefits are received in the state ... Companies buying services to be used in multiple states will only be taxed for those whose benefits are received in the state. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Chrysler employee discount goes to stablemates in Air Canada Feb 12, 2008
Mr. DesRosiers points to the third-party buying services offered by the Canadian Automobile Association and the Automobile Protection Association, which have deals with most auto makers; the growth of ownership groups that hold several outlets as the number of traditional family-owned dealerships declines; and the trend of new car dealers buying used car outlets and opening used car superstores. There's a lot of activity in this area, he said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Winter Market shows 8 floors of top designs Feb 3, 2008
The center's Design Studio Program does offer free tours, which can be scheduled through (at least two weeks' notice recommended), and the designers in the program may offer buying services for consumers who want to make a purchase but don't need to hire decorating assistance. This article appeared on page F - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Feb 1, 2008
Motorola will consider splitting off its handset unit, bowing to pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn. The stock rose as much as 9. (New York Post -- Business)
Super Bowl clobbers the Grey Cup Jan 26, 2008
You're buying it for the prestige, said Sylvia Criger, managing director at Media Buying Services. You're buying it for the half time show, for people talking about it: Did you see yada yada. (Globe and Mail)
IBM, Advanced Micro Devices, could set more formal chip ties, with merger possible, sources say Jan 24, 2008
5bn, has recently been buying services and software companies and expects to complete its USD 4. 9bn takeover of Canadas listed Cognos this quarter. (FT.com -- Markets)
Local MBEs sought for Mich. work Jan 8, 2008
The partners of development team have hired Gwynn Oak firm Information Inc. to select subcontractors that will provide public relations, advertising, graphics and media buying services for the $200 million facility. ETC CEO Gary C. Matthews estimates the project's advertising budget will total $10 million to promote the complex in print, radio and on cable in the top 17 markets for African Americans and Hispanics. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Womenkind Opens Doors Nov 17, 2007
The media shop will provide channel and media planning as well as buying services. Judge declined to say how much the startup has raised thus far, but said funding was coming from at least three "female-orientated companies." As planned, the partners and in particular its female partners will own a majority of the shop. (MediaWeek.com)
Small but mighty Nov 10, 2007
- Big 12 basketball previews. Have you posted your holiday event. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Rich Frank Goes Mobile Nov 6, 2007
But buying services don't want to buy spot today because it adds too many people. It actually is labor intensive. (MediaWeek.com)
Michigan lawmakers reach budget deal that includes tax increases; partial gov't shutdown ends Oct 1, 2007
Consumer-buying services ... Discount buying services. (Cadillac News, MI)
AZ ballot measure proposed for 'medical choice' Sep 26, 2007
"We're just concerned as we see things happening around the country," Singer said, voicing concern that a health care proposal might prohibit individuals from buying services outside a particular plan or plans. "It would take coercion out of it," he said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Crunch time for Valley wireless Sep 15, 2007
The consortium is approaching schools and corporations about buying services, too. There will be a free ad-based service, but if ads don't support it, the service can still survive, she said. (InfoWorld)
Media Rare earns disadvantaged business certifications Sep 14, 2007
Media Rare has been providing media planning and buying services to clients in San Antonio and across the United States for 25 years. The company is headed by five women: Toni Bell, Chancey Blackburn, Shannon Mason, Jill Griffith and Judy Scofield. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
EarthLink SF Wi-Fi deal looks dead Aug 30, 2007
The promise of free networks supported by advertising or residential subscriptions has faded, and EarthLink and other network providers are looking to local government as "anchor tenants" that support the projects by buying services. Chicago, which had been talking with EarthLink and others about a citywide Wi-Fi project, dropped the plan this week, citing high cost and low subscriber interest. (InfoWorld)
Publicis Groupe to Acquire Muraglia, Calzolari & Associati - Marco Muraglia to Become the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Italia Jul 4, 2007
It currently directly employs 20 full-time staff providing strategic advice as well as media planning and buying services to a broad client list that includes Heineken, Vodafone, Binda (Breil), Parmalat and Banca Mediolanum. Source: Publicis Groupe Services. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marketers 'De-silo' Hispanic Media Jul 3, 2007
Like the general ad market, where most major clients have shifted to media shops for planning and buying services over the past 15 years, marketers targeting Hispanics are looking for better planning tools and stronger leverage when purchasing ads, executives said. The latest evidence of the trend was last week's decision by Heineken USA to award Publicis Groupe's MediaVest its Hispanic media buying and planning duties. (AdWeek)
Your questionsProfessor Mike Richards answers your questions on cancer May 19, 2007
Primary Care Trusts are responsible for commissioning their services to meet the needs of their local populations, but if, as you say, you think your local PCT is using an incorrect assessment model in reaching its decision about whether or not to continue buying services from the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, I suggest you raise this as a concern with them. PROSTATE CANCER. (BBC News -- Health)
ECN Media Services Now Available Through Donovan Data Systems May 9, 2007
Effective immediately, advertising agencies and buying services that distribute network, spot and print commercial instructions through DDS can use ECN's service to guarantee on-time delivery of the information to targeted media contacts. "Agencies can now take advantage of our extensive database of media contacts and guaranteed delivery of documents directly from DDS," said Angela Tietze, ECN's President, "and with a direct connection from DDS, ECN can distribute information faster and more... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
4 women established businesses made to last Apr 21, 2007
Kathy Munson CEO, Media Buying Services Inc. Phoenix. THEN: Munson opened a shop in 1986 with less than $2,500, which she used to buy a computer and software. (AZCentral -- Business)
Is there a future for trade unions? Apr 5, 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: News Blog. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Reviews Accomplishments for 2006 and Highlights Future Opportunities at Annual Stockholders Meeting Mar 15, 2007
Perez spoke of the efficiencies achieved by combining media buying services and by using alternative media channels to reach key groups of consumers, like teens and young adults. Perez also took this opportunity to address some of the challenges that the company will face in the near term. (PR Newswire)
Post-Katrina health care lags in N.O. Mar 14, 2007
"Those funds are buying services today.". Cerise estimated it would take an additional $1 billion each year to make sure the vast majority of the population was insured. (Los Angeles Times)
A health crisis in New Orleans Mar 14, 2007
"Those funds are buying services today. We would have to get comfortable that we were insuring a critical mass of the population." Doing so would take an additional $1 billion a year, he estimated. Advertisement. (SunSpot.net)
Rod Birkins Joins QVC as Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Design & Development Feb 22, 2007
Birkins brings more than 30 years of merchant and supply chain experience, most recently with Sears, Roebuck and Co., where he served as President of Sears Buying Services. In this role, Rod was responsible for all sourcing, quality control, legal compliance, technical design, and international office operations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alliance threatens emitch's supremacy Feb 15, 2007
Discussions between NetX and Clemenger have been running hot and cold for more than two years although the "full-service" digital agency - it provides online creative and media planning and buying services - is known to have entertained a series of takeover proposals from other local and offshore groups. Under the Clemenger deal, NetX is expected to retain management and operational autonomy while plans are said to be underway for NetX to spearhead an expansion of Clemenger's digital... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Consumer protection Feb 7, 2007
The Top 10 consumer complaints in 2006 dealt with credit issues, including credit cards and debt collectors; Do Not Call problems; telecommunications, including cell phone sales and service and unsolicited faxes; buying services, including gift certificates, coupons, rebates; and motor vehicle sales. Rounding out the Top 10 were home improvement contractors; problems with home purchases; Internet, including service providers; electronics, including cable and satellite TV; and motor vehicle... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Doremus Financial Printing Announces ARFA-Deloitte's 5 Star Rating for iRooms, Its Virtual Data Service Jan 13, 2007
Our companies operate in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, specialty communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services. The ARFA-Deloitte Study logo is available at. (Primezone Releases)
