direct marketing

noun

: marketing by means of direct communication with consumers (as through catalogs and telemarketing)

Examples of direct marketing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web California Privacy Rights California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits subscribers of Foreign Affairs who are California residents to request information regarding the disclosure of their Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Foreign Affairs, 25 May 2018 Their story is indicative of the broader shifts within the meat market, where direct marketing, technological integration, and a focus on quality and sustainability are becoming increasingly critical for brands looking to capitalize on the opportunities presented by this evolving industry. Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The one truth across all communications disciplines, from PR to advertising to direct marketing, is that quality reigns supreme. Rj Bardsley, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 If appropriate, these parties may engage in direct marketing or behavioral advertising. Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for direct marketing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of direct marketing was in 1961

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“Direct marketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20marketing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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