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direct marketing - marketing via a promotion delivered directly to the individual prospective customer. marketing - the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service; most companies have a manager in charge of marketing.
What is 'Direct Marketing'. Direct marketing is a form of advertising in which companies provide physical marketing materials to consumers to communicate information about a product or service. Direct marketing does not involve advertisements placed on the internet, on television or over the radio. Types of direct marketing materials include catalogs, mailers and fliers.