Tag Archives: Direct

IRS free direct file is a nice idea, but lousy customer service could undermine the whole thing

  By Sam Becker May 17, 2023 Tax season can be a gut check for millions of Americans. Hot off announcing a new pilot program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may also be in for a reality check. This week, the IRS announced that it’s created a new “Direct File” tax-filing option, and will launch … Continue reading IRS free direct file is a nice idea, but lousy customer service could undermine the whole thing

Amazon Publisher Direct And Paramount Advertising Expand Partnership

Amazon, Paramount Advertising Expand Partnership by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, January 31, 2023 Amazon Publisher Direct (APD), announced at Unboxed 2022, has expanded an agreement with Paramount Global. The news announced Tuesday focuses on advertisers using Amazon DSP to programmatically reach exclusive Amazon audiences across EyeQ, Paramount Global’s premium video advertising platform. It also includes the company’s ad-supported … Continue reading Amazon Publisher Direct And Paramount Advertising Expand Partnership

It Takes Two: Study Touts Direct Mail, But Adds That It Works Better With Email

It Takes Two: Study Touts Direct Mail, But Adds That It Works Better With Email by Ray Schultz , Columnist, January 27, 2023 An imposing 74% of marketers agree that direct mail delivers the best RIO, response rate and conversion rates of all channels, according to 2023 The State of Direct Mail, a study by … Continue reading It Takes Two: Study Touts Direct Mail, But Adds That It Works Better With Email

Roku, Walmart Team To Enable Direct On-Screen Streaming Purchases

Roku, Walmart Team To Enable Direct On-Screen Streaming Purchases by Karlene Lukovitz  @KLmarketdaily, June 17, 2022 Walmart and Roku have formed an exclusive partnership to allow streaming viewers to shop and complete purchases of featured products on screen, for fulfillment by the world’s largest retailer. The function eliminates the need for QR codes, which have … Continue reading Roku, Walmart Team To Enable Direct On-Screen Streaming Purchases

Publishers See Gains In Referrals, Though Direct Traffic Is Strong

Publishers See Gains In Referrals, Though Direct Traffic Is Strong by Rob Williams , March 12, 2021  The coronavirus pandemic last year led consumers to spend more time reading news and information, with content aggregators, search engines and social media helping to drive big gains in traffic, according to a report by content analytics platform … Continue reading Publishers See Gains In Referrals, Though Direct Traffic Is Strong