Programs & Events
Mobile First Mentality and Testing will move your Organization Forward in Digital Marketing
by Danielle Hart At DMAW’s Digital Day, keynote Greg Kihlstom hit the nail on the head when he opened his presentation by describing how the world is growing more digital, mobile and segmented by niche markets. So what does that mean for the future of the Direct Marketing industry? Now more than ever, customers and…
Read MoreCan You R.E.L.A.T.E?
During the DMAW luncheon on October 17th, we joined the world of “Listen Up Español!” Randall Anderson “delivered awesomeness” with tips and lessons on how to engage the Hispanic market. According to the Nielsen report, Hispanics account for $1.2 trillion dollars per year in buying power, we better start paying more attention to this fast…
Read MoreAre Your Emails “Good Enough” For Mobile?
By Jennifer Newell, Digital Services Manager, Production Solutions/PS Digital Last week I attended the DMAW’s Digital Day Forum and came away with a lot of great takeaways. But one of the sessions that stood out to me most was Making Your Emails Mobile Friendly, presented by Dan Caro, Director, Online Marketing Operations at Whereoware. Did…
Read MoreSecret’s in the Sauce
By: Stephen Godbout You’ve probably heard that phrase before, but now the secret is out. The lovely and talented Carol Ann Faber spilled the beans at DMAW’s Lunch & Learn last Thursday with a spectacular presentation on content marketing: The Secret Sauce of Content Marketing (Turning Prospects into Members, Donors & Customers). But in case…
Read MoreThink your marketing efforts are ahead of the curve? Think again.
By Danielle Hart Just as organizations are catching up with content marketing and big data, there’s a new wave of technology being ushered in at an incredibly fast and overwhelming rate. And contrary to popular belief, marketers are not prepared. “The most exciting thing about the future is that no matter what, history matters, and…
Read MoreMail is not dead, but we must innovate and diversify to stay relevant!
USPS New Products and Innovations Executive Enlightens DMAW Lunch and Learn Attendees about Increasing the Long-term Value of Mail by Leveraging New Technology At the June 20 DMAW Lunch and Learn, Gary Reblin, the United States Postal Service’s Vice President of New Products and Innovations, strongly advised that organizations need to be innovative in order…
Read MoreMaking History with Monthly Giving
by Stephen Godbout At DMAW’s historic first ever Wake Up and Learn Edvent, Sarah Birnie with the Human Rights Campaign, and Karin Kirchoff of MINDset direct woke everyone up with invaluable insights on building monthly giving campaigns through email and telemarketing. First: Hyperlinks and PowerPoint Don’t Play Well Together, so don’t mix the two. Yes,…
Read MoreThe Bridge Conference: Marrying Marketing and Fundraising
By Greg Albright I have long been a member of two local, important professional associations – the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter (AFP DC). For years I had attended each of the organizations’ annual conferences where I learned about best practices, cutting-edge innovations…
Read MoreThree Things You Should STOP Doing
by Stephen Godbout Prepare to be challenged. As promised, here’s a quick look at the keynote address given by Tom Gaffny at the DMAW’s DM201 event. Tom opened his remarks by pointing out that donors today are suffering from “B.D.S.” Battered Donor Syndrome. Resulting from a bombardment of marketing messages and over-zealous competition for their support.…
Read MoreThought You Knew it All: Think Again!
by Stephen Godbout What a day it was at the spectacular U.S.A Today campus for DMAW’s, DM201. From new hires to industry vets, everyone learned something from the stellar line-up of DM pros who graciously shared their direct marketing experience. Special thanks to all presenters, volunteers and sponsors PMG, RR Donnelly, and Direct Mail Solutions.…
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