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A Discussion of Direct Marketing Trends with the AMA Southern Connecticut
I recently participated in a virtual panel for American Marketing Association’s southern Connecticut chapter on direct marketing trends titled "An Industry Reset: The Resurgence of Integrated Marketing and Direct Mail.” There were some 60 marketers from the greater New York area in attendance who had great questions for me and the other two direct and digital marketers on the panel. Here are a few of those questions and a summary of some of my responses:
The Human Element of Data Driven Marketing on Display at ANA Masters of Data & Technology Conference
At the beginning of March, a few of my colleagues and I attended the ANA’s inaugural Masters of Data and Technology Conference. This conference was started because ANA found that mastering data and technology is one of the top strategic priorities of CMOs, and it’s no wonder.
ANA Masters of Data and Technology Conference Showcases Drivers of Growth
Since the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced its acquisition of DMA in 2018, the IWCO Direct team has been listening and watching to see if, as my colleague Tedd Aurelius described it, the ANA lifeline would keep DMA afloat. As we prepare to attend our first ANA Masters of Data and Technology conference
Use These Marketing Recommendations to Put the Buyer First
Our team always looks forward to überflip’s Trends Reports, and their recent “What Today’s Marketers Are Focused On in 2020” was no exception. The forward from President and CMO, Randy Frisch, echoed our thinking when he said, “Although looking at trends can give us an edge, it can also take us off track."
Seven Important Marketing Metrics to Measure in 2020
What marketing metrics should you be looking at in the coming year to evaluate your marketing program? While not all metrics apply to all situations, the seven key performance indicators listed below can provide the insight you need to keep your marketing campaign on track throughout the coming year. These are the marketing analytics to […]
The Importance of Color Quality Process Controls
Previously, we discussed what marketers should know about color quality process controls. Today we’ll tackle what to ask when evaluating your providers’ process controls.
The Fintech Marketing Strategies that Make It a Trillion-Dollar Global Industry
The fintech industry is projected to surpass $1 trillion by the end of 2019—thanks in no small part to smart marketing by financial institutions. Here are the proven fintech marketing strategies that work best for this growing industry.
Understanding Color Quality Process Controls
As color experts, we can say that evaluating your print production provider’s color quality process control doesn’t have to use magic or be scary. Knowing the right questions to ask will get you far. There are a couple of concepts that are critical …
Optimizing Customer Experience with a Customer Journey Leader
We spend a lot of time talking about how to improve response and conversion in your direct marketing efforts, but equally as important is the customer journey. It can feel like a daunting task, but it’s achievable with the right planning, execution, and guidance by a customer journey leader …
PRINTING United 2019 Really Was a “Bigger, Better, Bolder” Look at the Possibilities of Print
The first-ever PRINTING United promised to be “bigger,” “better,” and “bolder” than any print industry conference before it—and we think it definitely delivered. Here’s what Color Technical Support Manager Steve Malec thought of the inaugural event […]
