Poland’s national postal service, Polish Post, has lost a key court battle against a private sector competitor it claimed was delivering mail in violation of the country’s monopoly protections.
The verdict of the district court in Krakow is open to a possible appeal, reports Post&Parcel.
Although Poland has to fully open up its postal market to competition [...]
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Court dismisses Polish mail monopoly case
January 30th, 2012 · No Comments
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MMA hosts brand and agency briefing and debates lessons learnt in 2011
January 25th, 2012 · No Comments
The international Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is staging its first Brand and Agency Briefing of 2012 in London next week.
The event will feature an interactive panel debate focused on mobile marketing strategies and tactics used over the recent Christmas period – illustrated through case studies demonstrating how brands are leveraging the mobile channel.
Renowned speakers and [...]
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Amadeus helps Which? get closer to its customers: case study
January 18th, 2012 · No Comments
Business solutions specialist Amadeus Software Limited, has helped UK consumer rights magazine publisher Which? develop an agile, scalable Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, cutting data processing time from days to hours.
The customised SAS solution began delivering a return on investment immediately and will pay for itself within 12 months, the company reports.
Which? used to be a [...]
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Come and join us in February: we’re at TFM&A … AND we’re having another Margarita Monday party!
January 17th, 2012 · No Comments
The GMA – the Global Marketing Alliance (parent of DMI publications) – is looking forward to meeting up with international marketers in February.
First of all, we are having a party! As usual, on the eve of a major marketing industry event, the GMA will be staging the London branch of its world-famous Direct Margarita International [...]
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Customers are unique individuals, not a segment: be personal and learn what makes them tick
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments
David Excell (pictured) discusses what it means to really understand customer buying behaviour
How well do you know your customers?
Not your customer base as a homogenised whole; your individual customers?
With minimal growth forecast throughout most of the industrialised world during 2012, never has it been more important for consumer-facing businesses to initiate direct marketing that delivers [...]
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Marketing enters the C-suite
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Five big issues facing global companies
Dominique Turpin (pictured) discusses the business worries which he believes are currently keeping senior global executives awake at night.
Right now, of course, the health of the global economy and unpredictable exchange rates are top of the list of concerns keeping executives from sleeping soundly. But, in my conversations with business [...]
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Postman is still a driving force for prompting response
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Even in the digital age, the traditional, physical, tangible mailbox is an effective way to steer the customer journey, says Andy Wood (pictured).
Tales of the death of the mailbox as an effective outlet for reaching consumers have been greatly exaggerated.
Indeed, despite the fact we seem to be well into the age of digital marketing, it [...]
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CRM and the ’seven signs of life’
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Breathe new life into an ailing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy, says Carolyn Bondi (pictured), who has first aid tips to nurse it back on its feet.
This year more than ever, sales figures need to be busily multiplying. But if you suspect your campaigns could be dead on arrival, it’s time to check your CRM [...]
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Text is best for mobile promotions among European consumers: study
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Mobile-owning consumers in the UK, Germany and France prefer receiving SMS-based promotions as opposed to other mobile channels, new research published by the UK Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has revealed.
The study, conducted by Toluna QuickSurveys on behalf of the DMA and report sponsor Velti, shows that 38 per cent of UK mobile owners prefer receiving [...]
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Five key new year resolutions for the digital marketer
January 4th, 2012 · No Comments
Luke Griffiths (pictured) forecasts the key digital marketing resolutions for 2012.
Integrate to communicate
Make way for convergence. This will be the overarching trend for 2012 – separate channels will converge into the sea of digital media, all working together to make up one digital hub of communications.
Where channels such as email and mobile have celebrated success [...]
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