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Sales Promotion News January 1997


News America At-Shelf Couponing Program

News America In-Store, New York City, has introduced an At-Shelf Couponing Program.

"ews America FSI entered the in-store market in response to demand from both our retailer and manufacturer clients," said Dominick Porco, President of News America FSI.

With the introduction of at-shelf couponing, News America FSI will be able to achieve its goal of becoming a full-service promotional organization.

Cox Direct Launched

Cox Target Media, Inc., Largo, FL, has formed Cox Direct, a new division responsible for Carol Wright and other diverse direct marketing programs. Formerly Carol Wright Promotions, the company was recently acquired by Cox Target Media.

Cox is strengthening its Carol Wright database by including more children’s and exact age data through database acquisitions and consumer research.


Retail Marketing Offers New Shelf Programs

Retail Marketing Network, Inc., Norwalk, CT, is expanding its in-store presence with new shelf-based programs. ShelfAd is a point of sale unit which will be positioned on supermarket shelves in front of the advertised product.

ShelfSaver is a 100 page four color tear pad located on the shelf, offering purchase incentives such as rebates, or sweepstakes. For more information, contact Retail Marketing Network, 40 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854.


PS Productions Changes Name To PS Promotions

PS Productions, the Chicago, IL-based entertainment event marketing firm, has changed its name to PS Promotions, Event and Retail Marketing Specialists.

The agency implemented the change to more accurately represent its expertise in providing fully integrated promotions.


Ryan Partnership Announes Staff Promotions

Ryan Partnership Promotion Agency, Westport, CT, has announced several staff promotions.

Bob Petrosino and Paul Kramer have been promoted to Group Vice Presidents, responsible for day-to-day management of the company. Mr. Petrosino joined Ryan in 1989. Previously, he had been with Weightman Advertising, Seibel/Mohr Promotion Agency and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Mr. Kramer joined Ryan in 1990. Previously, he had been with Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, Ted Bates Advertising, SSC&B and Grey Advertising.

Ryan also announced the following promotions to Vice President from Managing Director: Holli Horine joined Ryan in 1993, having previously worked at Clarion Marketing & Communications; John Kocis has been with the company since 1989, previously with Focus Marketing; Peter Konigsbacker joined Ryan in 1993, having previously been with Foote, Cone & Belding; Mary E. Perry joined the company in 1990, previously with Little Feet Marketing, Citytrust Bancorp and The Nestle Company and Joe Robinson has been with Ryan since 1994, having previously worked with Kraft General Foods, H.J. Heinz and Hallmark Cards.


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