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“We see social media obtaining more of a DR brand role… Social media is not consistently demonstrating a really high or immediate direct response ROI component. It’s an additional part of the overall game plan.”
spokesman. Yallen, also an entertainment lawyer, negotiated the contract – which was also his first major endorsement deal. The company would later add Nordic Track, the U.S. Army, Ditech, Hooked on Phonics and Video Professor to its list of successful DR campaigns.

Throughout the next several years, Inter/Media evolved and expanded its service offerings to keep up with the needs and demands of its clientele. Today, the company comprises 10 business units that function as separate firms, yet work synergistically as needed. In February 2009, both Inter/Media and the industry suffered a tragic loss when Sydney passed away. His legacy, however, lives on through the work and the people who share his business philosophy. As Yallen explains, “It starts with integrity, setting realistic expectations with clients, building solid relationships with clients and team members and, finally, taking chances with calculated risk and reward scenarios.”

Growing the Business
That same business philosophy resonates throughout Inter/Media’s 10 business entities, which are segmented into five categories: advertising, production, retail, technology and performance advertising.

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Electronic Retailer - April 2011
Contents
Calendar of Events
Your Association, Your Bottom Line
Industry Reports
FTC Forum
ERA Government Affairs Fly-In Preview
The Electronic HomeShopping Preview
eMarketer Research
IMS Retail Rankings
Jordan Whitney’s Top Categories
Lockard & Wechsler’s Clearance & Price Index
Ask the Expert
Cover Story: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Guest Viewpoint
Why is it Tougher to Make DRTV Pay?
Legal
Advertising
Payment Processing
Advertiser Spotlight
Bulletin Board
Advertiser Index
Classifieds
Rick Petry
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Cover2
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Contents
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 6
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Calendar of Events
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Your Association, Your Bottom Line
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Industry Reports
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - FTC Forum
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - ERA Government Affairs Fly-In Preview
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - The Electronic HomeShopping Preview
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - eMarketer Research
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 23
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - IMS Retail Rankings
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Jordan Whitney’s Top Categories
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Lockard & Wechsler’s Clearance & Price Index
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 31
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Ask the Expert
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 33
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Cover Story: Staying Ahead of the Curve
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 41
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Guest Viewpoint
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 43
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Why is it Tougher to Make DRTV Pay?
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 49
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Legal
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Advertising
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 53
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Payment Processing
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 56
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Advertiser Spotlight
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - 58
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Advertiser Index
Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Classifieds
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Electronic Retailer - April 2011 - Rick Petry
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