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Direct Marketing. BADM 323 Marketing Communications March 17, 2010. What is Direct Marketing?. Assertive tactics that utilize media to reach current and potential customers through direct communication
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Direct Marketing BADM 323 Marketing Communications March 17, 2010
What is Direct Marketing? • Assertive tactics that utilize media to reach current and potential customers through direct communication • Usually direct marketing includes a “call to action” in the form of an incentive or enticing message to get consumers to respond
Database Management • Storing information collected via direct marketing on current and potential consumers • Using the database to develop effective and efficient marketing programs that assist in creating long-term relationships with clients
Sign Spinners • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUKor6eRXt0 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlHBYGIi_k0&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtJm6TmJJaQ&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33cMutZY_xo&feature=related
Red Bull Wiiings Team • Unconventional, direct marketing technique • Targets EPC to encourage brand trial, switching, and loyalty • Builds long-term, personal relationships with core consumers • Uses database management to track new users and who tried the product
Your Turn • Define a target audience for Vitamin Water • Develop a direct marketing piece of your choice to reach the target audience • Explain your direct marketing piece and how it will be effective among target audiences