Archive for August, 2008

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Nurses union reaches deal with Mills-Peninsula (San Francisco Chronicle)
The California Nurses Association Monday said it has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with Mills-Peninsula Health Services, a Sutter Health affiliate, after 15 months of negotiations during which three brief strikes were called. The tentative…
Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:37:28 GMT

How To Run A Successful Affiliate Marketing Business On The Web (Turks.US)
Affiliate marketing can now be considered as the latest online business trend for any entrepreneurs today. Marketing a product can be a pain, especially when you have to go door to door to advertise your goods to consumers.
Publ.Date : Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:38:37 GMT

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Affiliate marketing driving higher share of sales at Petco (InternetRetailer.com)
In a reflection of the challenging economic climate facing consumers, Petco Animal Supplies Inc. is finding that its affiliate program is driving a higher proportion of revenue versus other online marketing channels than it used to, with 20% of the sales and traffic at Petco.com now coming in through affiliates, affiliate and partnership marketing manager Stacey Georgoulis tells Internet Retailer.
Publ.Date : Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:10:09 GMT

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Allegheny affiliate closes on credit facility (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Allegheny Energy Inc., an electricity provider in four Mid-Atlantic states, said Friday its subsidiary, Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Co., closed on a $550 million senior secured credit facility with a seven-year maturity.
Publ.Date : Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:48:24 GMT

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Woods Rogers Consulting PLC Introduces New Affiliate: Healthcare Compliance Resources (SafetyOnline)
Hospitals, physician offices and other healthcare providers throughout the Southeast now have a new way to comply with state and federal regulations, keep their workers safe and limit potential regulatory liabilities
Publ.Date : Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:27:34 GMT

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

ASDA consolidates affiliate marketing activity onto buy.at (e-Consultancy)
Initial activity results in exclusive account win ASDA is consolidating its retail affiliate marketing activity onto buy.at. The decision follows a review period where buy.at was tested alongside ASDA’s incumbent network. The affiliate marketing activity aims to increase sales at www.asda.co.uk…
Publ.Date : Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:00:05 GMT

B&W affiliate to acquire Nuclear Fuel Services (Energy Business Review)
The Babcock & Wilcox Company, a subsidiary of McDermott International, has announced that its affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nuclear Fuel Services, a provider of nuclear fuels and related services.
Publ.Date : Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:37:49 GMT

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Affiliate Window launches product comparison service (Netimperative)
Affiliate Window, part of Digital Window, has launched intuitive new software to enable affiliates to build refined product comparison functionality into their websites, and help drive sales to merchant partners.
Publ.Date : Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:47:22 GMT

ASDA consolidates affiliate marketing activity onto buy.at (e-Consultancy)
Initial activity results in exclusive account win ASDA is consolidating its retail affiliate marketing activity onto buy.at. The decision follows a review period where buy.at was tested alongside ASDA’s incumbent network. The affiliate marketing activity aims to increase sales at www.asda.co.uk…
Publ.Date : Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:00:05 GMT

AOL´s Platform-A Integrates buy.at Affiliate Network and Goowy Media (wallstreet:online AG)
Platform-A announced the launch of an affiliate marketing solution that links the buy.at affiliate
Publ.Date : Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:09:30 GMT

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Intela CEO, Jim Mansfield, to Speak at Affiliate Summit in Boston (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Jim Mansfield, CEO of Intela, will be speaking on Tuesday, August 12th at Affiliate Summit in Boston. Mr. Mansfield's topic of discussion is International Options for US Affiliates and will specifically be held in Classroom B – Amphitheater at 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Publ.Date : Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Mobivox Readies Launch of Exclusive Mobile VoIP Calling Affiliate Program via Share Results Network (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Affiliates seeking an affiliate program in the mobile and telecommunications categories will find Mobivox to be an intriguing merchant to promote for the fall season. The program is expected to launch in August, with plenty of buzz surrounding the affiliate program at the Affiliate Summit East conference in Boston.
Publ.Date : Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Harris Connect, Inc. Enters into Agreement with Affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies (Centre Daily Times)
Harris Connect, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., a New York-based private equity firm. This affiliate of The Wicks Group will acquire the company's business, continuing to fuel and augment the success that Harris Connect is experiencing.
Publ.Date : Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:47:53 GMT

Income Access Signs Affiliate Marketing Software Deal with Tombola (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Tombola, a leading provider of online bingo and unique gaming products, partners with Income Access for their affiliate software solution.
Publ.Date : Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Harris Connect, Inc. Enters into Agreement with Affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies (Broadcast Newsroom)
NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE — Harris Connect, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., a New York-based private equity firm.
Publ.Date : Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:27:40 GMT

HLI Condemns Death Threats Against Church and Affiliate in Ecuador (Christian News Wire)
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 8 / Christian Newswire / — The Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, STL, president of Human Life International, (HLI) today condemned death threats made against Archbishop Antonio Arregui Yarza, of Guayaquil, President of the Ecuadorian Episcopal Conference, and Amparo Medina, president of Ecuador's Pro-Life Action Foundation, the Ecuadorian affiliate of Human Life International.
Publ.Date : Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:14:01 GMT

Paddock resurfaces with Philly's AHL affiliate (winnipegsun.com)
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers named former NHL head coach John Paddock as the bench boss of their American Hockey League affiliate yesterday.
Publ.Date : Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:22:22 GMT

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. Completes Merger for Its Acquistion by An Affiliate of Luther King Capital … (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2008 — Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. , a leading nationwide supplier of maintenance, repair, operating and production products and Flexible Procurement Solutions services to manufacturers and other industrial users, announced today that it has completed the merger by which the Company was acquired by Eiger Holdco, LLC , an affiliate of Luther King Capital Management .
Publ.Date : Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:33:37 GMT