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Industry Vitality Rishad Tobaccowala: Newspapers aren't going anywhere As part of NAA's continued effort to communicate the newspaper value story to advertisers and other key audiences, we asked Rishad Tobaccowala, media visionary and chief strategy innovation officer at VivaKi, to write an opinion piece on the enduring strength of our medium and its prospects for the future. Tobaccowala, whose piece ran in today's Adweek, believes our outlook is clear: Newspapers aren't going anywhere.
Environmental Issues NAA is your sustainability resource NAA is committed to helping its members continue to make progress in preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. To support that objective, the NAA Board of Directors endorsed an environmental policy this year which outlined the industry’s support for sound and sustainable environmental practices. This policy is available here. In addition, you will find background information here on newspaper environmental issues and forest certification programs, plus a glossary of terms and a members-only environmental toolkit. Want additional information? Have questions? Contact us! Case Study Fantasy hockey league yields $75,000 in sponsorships Newcap Radio in Alberta, Canada, wanted to create a contest that would track a hockey pool throughout the province and attract national as well as local sponsors. "The Ford Hockey Pool" attracted 2,334 entrants and generated $75,000 in new revenue. Click here for LocalMediaInsider's case study on the program. Social Media Find us on Facebook ![]()
Retail Roundup Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Macy's Inc. and Greg Norman are teaming up on a golf lifestyle collection. … Fiat is coming back to the United States after a 30-year hiatus courtesy of Chrysler, which plans to introduce the Fiat 500 minicar in December. … Target Corp.'s new "MyTargetWeekly" is a customizable version of the chain's online ads. …Online ordering with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. now extends to grocery items. … Hoping for a share of the online shoe market, Sears Holdings Corp. has kicked off the 450-brand Sears.com Shoe Experience website. … A new Best Buy Co. Inc. program lets customers trade pre-owned video games for gift cards. … OfficeMax customers can use a new iPhone app to locate stores, view offers and search for items on the company's website. Print coupons favored by frugal grocery shoppers Print in the Mix Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A recent study by Deloitte and Harrison Group, "The 2010 American Pantry Study: The New Rules of the Shopping Game," found that 92 percent of U.S. consumers surveyed have changed their grocery shopping behavior in the last two years. The survey found that nine out of 10 (89 percent) said they have become more resourceful and 81 percent say it is fun to see how much they save with coupons or loyalty cards. More AdoTube's new platform energizes in-stream ad growth MediaPost Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To help advertisers with their in-stream ad campaigns, video ad network AdoTube has launched an in-stream video advertising platform. More
Paradigm shift: Shoppers waiting until payday Independent Retailer Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In a new habit seen by some as the way things will be going forward, consumer-products makers say shoppers are now waiting until payday before making purchases, forcing retailers to re-think their current marketing plans. More Boom in multigenerational households has wide implications Advertising Age Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Today, 49 million Americans live in households with three or more generations, according to the Pew Research Center. This could have big implications for marketers virtually across the board in categories from housing to autos, insurance to package goods. More
Meredith print magazine features video ad MediaBuyerPlanner Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Meredith sold a video insert ad into the print edition of Successful Farming magazine; the ad appeared in the August issue. More Successful marketers are digital publishers Electronic Retailer Magazine Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Social shopping. Mobile utilities. And, yes, e-mail. The common theme is publishing. Leading marketers are investing in a new approach to creating incremental sales and leads. If you're not publishing on the Web these days, you’re likely underselling. More
Magazines free on the iPad — how can anyone make money? Print CEO Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Many enjoy buying books, newspapers and magazines for e-book devices. However, free delivery for electronic reading devices threatens this business model. More
Google News renews deal to host AP stories paidContent.org Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() After more than half a year of "ongoing discussions," Google has renewed its deal with the Associated Press to host AP articles on Google News. More USA Today to remake itself to stress digital operations The New York Times Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() USA Today has announced the most extensive reorganization in its 28-year history. The paper is eliminating about 130 jobs, or 9 percent of its work force, and shifting its business model away from the print edition that has become ubiquitous in airports, hotels and newsstands across the country. The paper's focus will now be on its digital operations. More |
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