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December 09
Table of Contents

Features
Cover Story: The Hit Maker
A conversation with Tristar Products’ Keith Mirchandani.

By Tom Dellner

The Art of the Script
Insights into the “black arts” of direct response scriptwriting.
By Rick Petry

Howdy–”Partner”?
Planning a collaborative business venture to avoid partnership liabilities and lawsuits.
By Greg Sater and Benjamin Alexander

Columns
Ask the Expert
Made to Measure

By Timothy R. Hawthorne

Jack Myers Media Business Report
The Search for Marketing’s Soul
By Jack Myers

Marketing Methods
Surprise! More People are Watching Commercials on DVRs

By Peter Koeppel

Industry Insight
Taking Twitter’s Pulse

By Chris Rosica

Rick Petry
The E Ticket

By Rick Petry

Channel Crossings
DRTV
Expect the First Quarter to be Tight

By Dick Wechsler

Fulfillment
Demand More of Your Fulfillment House in a Tough Economy

By Andy Arvidson

Radio
The Importance of Executing a Smart Telemarketing Strategy

By Bill Sullivan

Online
Four Ways to Capture Attention Using Online Coupons
By Christian Gordun