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Royal Caribbean Declares Arnold a Winner BOSTON--It's official: Royal Caribbean International has selected Arnold Communications in Boston to manage its integrated marketing account, valued at more than $30 million [Adweek, Sept. 27]. Arnold has taken on a wide range of duties for the Miami-based cruise line--including advertising, direct marketing, database management and e-commerce strategies--and will work to promote new cruise ships being added to its fleet. Liveprint.com Picks 3 Finalists BOSTON--Liveprint.com has selected three finalists in its $20-30 million review. The McLean, Va., office of Boston-based Arnold Communications will compete against New York shops Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners and DiMassimo Brand Advertising for the online graphic design services account. TFA/Leo Burnett Launches 'I-Business' Ads BOSTON--TFA/Leo Burnett Technology Group has kicked off a $4 million branding campaign for Information Builders, positioning the $307 million company as an "i-business" leader. The strategy is a departure from past ads created by Zibarg & Stone, Paramus, N.J., which focused on the New York-based company's information-gathering software. Ads will run through the end of the year online and in business publications such as The Wall Street Journal and PC Week. 'Robb Report' Sues Founder's New Firm BOSTON--Luxury Media Corp. and Robb Report Inc., publisher of Robb Report magazine, have filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts Federal District Court in Boston accusing Millionaire.com of trademark infringement and false advertising. The Bluffton, S.C., company's chief executive officer is Robert "Rusty" White, the founder of Robb Report magazine who sold the company in 1983. The suit alleges that Millionaire.com has used the Robb Report name in Millionaire Magazine, on its Web site and in solicitation letters and promotions. White could not be reached for comment. Acton, Mass.-based Luxury Media is seeking unspecified damages. Pile Promotes Hooker, Neer BOSTON--Rick Hooker has been promoted to president of Pile and Co., the 25-person management consulting firm, and subsidiaries The Communications Collaborative, a placement service, and MarcomAvenue.com, a revamped Web-based service that had been called AgencyComPile.com. Skip Pile, who founded the firm 12 years ago, becomes chairman and chief executive officer. Judy Neer advances to executive vice president. The updated site will be ad supported and feature industry coverage and commentary, including contributions from former Adweek editor and current USA Today reporter Greg Farrell. For the Record A photo misidentified CGN co-creative director Mike Connell as chairman Ben Godley [Adweek, Oct. 25].

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