Mariloff, a diamond wholesaler, has hired TM Interactive as its interactive agency of record. TMi will handle creative, online, direct mail, media planning and buying, and point-of-purchase
collateral. Previously, advertising and marketing duties had been handled by various sources, including Dallas-based Quicksilver. Billings are estimated at $3 to $5 million the first year. TMi's first
assignment is to develop a holiday campaign consisting of targeted direct mail, e-mail, and creating a holiday catalog for distribution in its Atlanta and Dallas showrooms. The agency will also create
an e-commerce site set to launch next year.