Testimonials
WHY DIRECT MARKETING?
Like A Diamond … Direct
Marketing Has Many FacetsYou may not realize it, but direct marketing – or DM – is the original interactive marketing.
And just like a diamond that you hold up to the light, it can look very different … depending on the delivery channel. But anytime your goal is to engage an audience and generate a measurable response, it's direct marketing.
Likewise, whether that response is by online click, e-mail, phone, cell phone, or regular mail … and whether you call it social marketing, mobile marketing, e-marketing, integrated marketing or some other type of marketing … it's direct marketing.
The bottom line: if you're trying to start a dialogue, generate a lead, build a relationship, acquire a customer, retain that customer, encourage current members to "get a friend," extend lifetime value, test offers and creative, analyze results and sell something … that's direct marketing.
Accept no substitutes!
“We created a new position in our Corporate Marketing team and were struggling to find the right candidate. Carol Goldstein and I were co-editors of the PDMA newsletter at the time. I was so impressed with her direct marketing expertise, professionalism and business ethics, that I recommended her to the hiring manager. Several weeks later, she was hired and has become an integral part our team.” - J. Arnold
"I like being around my colleagues - I want to help my peers in any way that I can. It's no wonder we can grow our businesses organically. When you are well connected and trusted in the industry, business flourishes." - D. Williams
'Being a PDMA member has made my job much easier. Not only have I called members that I've met with questions about their special areas of interest, I've gotten recommendations for suppliers. I've also ended up doing some copywriting jobs for a number of members. So my membership has been a win-win-win for me." – J. Murphy
“I needed to conduct a search for a telemarketing partner in Canada but had no experience in this market. I called Valeria Schlitt, President of VSA, Inc. a PDMA member and business owner for help. She recommended me to a telemarketing broker who connected me with a Canadian firm. That firm passed my RFP with flying colors and we hired them. I have frequently referred local business to Valerie as well. That’s successful networking.” - J. Arnold
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