Upgrade offers will be included in the software, and Corel also plans promotions at retail outlets.

Such efforts have become increasingly common for major league baseball teams, establishing annual themes around which they plan advertising, promotions, direct marketing and other sales pitches.

The company also said it was planning promotions to encourage customers to purchase higher-powered versions of some models.

The company said it planned promotions like a month of free Home Box Office for customers who sign up for phone service.

The company said at its annual meeting on Wednesday that it planned promotions to sustain its growth, including an eight-week $10 million contest.

The announcements inform Singer that they are planning store-wide promotions and would appreciate "any assistance" - meaning $500 donations.

The system allowed him and Mr. Rumsfeld to shift piles around a desk to plan assignments, education, training and promotions.

We would plan promotions and plan the items we intended to buy.

Washington, New York, Los Angeles and San Diego were planning promotions last month but did not have details available.

Microsoft planned advertising and promotions to appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers in a five-pronged marketing strategy.