FTC: advertisers spent more as cigarette sales dropped

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) observed that cigarette advertising and promotional spending increased markedly in 1998 despite a decline in cigarette sales over 1997 levels. The observation was made in the FTC's annual report to Congress. The report also found that the five largest cigarette manufacturers collectively increased their advertising and promotional expenditures by 19% from $5.66 billion in 1997 to $6.73 billion in 1998. The cigarette industry also spent $125,000 on Internet advertising in 1998.

Tobacco Manufacturing, Tobacco Products

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2 new advertisers for Postal Ad Network

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Pitney Bowes and Replacements Ltd have signed up with the US Postal Service's Postal Ad Network, which offers advertising space on places such as the sides of mail trucks and collection boxes, post office lobbies, and on the USPS Web site. Pitney Bowes will advertise its postage meters and scales for small businesses, and its Internet postage product, ClickStamp. On the other hand, Replacements will advertise its china, silver and crystal products.

Office Machinery Manufacturing, Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product Manufacturing, Postage Meters, Household China, Ceramic tableware, Porcelain, Pitney Bowes Inc.

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Employees deliver the message in new postal service campaign

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US Postal Service (USPS) is doing a fall advertising campaign focusing on how customers can access postal services without visiting a post office. USPS is using its own letter carriers and post masters who were chosen as ambassadors of USPS through a special selection process. The details of the campaign are discussed.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Public Mail & Express Services, Postal Services, Postal Service, Advertising Activity, US Postal Service, U.S. Postal Service, Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing, Construction and Related Machinery, Mail Delivery Systems, Postal Service & Subsidies, Advertising, United States. Postal Service

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