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Guthy-Renker Corp. |
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PROFILE |
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What do Vanna White, Victoria Principal, and Fran Tarkenton have in common? Each has starred in an infomercial produced by Guthy-Renker, one of the largest infomercial producers in the US. The company's pitchpeople hawk products, including fitness equipment, cosmetics, and motivational tapes. Guthy-Renker has expanded into other areas of electronic retailing such as its Choice Mall Internet shopping mall. The company also pursues marketing opportunities through direct mail, retail, and telemarketing. The company was founded in 1988 by Bill Guthy and Greg Renker, after being spun off from Guthy's Cassette Productions Unlimited (CPU).
COMPETITION |
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Access Television Network, Inc. (dossier)
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ValueVision International, Inc. (VVTV)
DEALS |
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Deal: Looksmart Allies With Guthy-Renker
Date Announced: 05.20.99
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Web directory acquires parts of Guthy-Renker's e-commerce arm; direct-marketing and e-commerce firm takes stake in Looksmart.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 350.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 0.0%
Employees: 200
Revenue per employee: $1,750,000.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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William Guthy
CEO
Kevin Knee
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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41-550 Eclectic St., Ste. 200
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Phone: 760-773-9022
Fax: 760-773-9016
Online: Web Site
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