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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.
While perhaps not as splashy as other forms of marketing, direct mail marketing is one of the most cost-effective, minimally intrusive form of advertising. By using the proper research tools, companies can send their messages directly to specific demographics, targeting the most likely customers.