This
department represents our efforts to target
discrete audience segments using one or more
addressable media for the purpose of driving
Behavior. This can include such behavior as
a response by phone, mail, or a personal visit
by the consumer to the point of sale/distribution.
Given its highly targeted and response-oriented
nature, direct marketing overlaps with Interactive
Marketing; for instance, a targeted email campaign
is often referred to as Internet Direct Marketing.
Direct marketing is highly analytical, using
various sources of data to predict consumer
behavior, targeting consumers with the right
offer in order drive a desired behavior, and
then measuring the impact of the marketing effort
(ROI). |