direct marketing

noun

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

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Some are moving toward marketing and presenting art through new venues such as direct marketing, supported by some nonprofit arts and entrepreneur support groups. —

Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Driving the news: On Tuesday, 11:11 announced a joint venture with direct marketing giant Guthy-Renker called 11:11 Beauty to house beauty and wellness products inspired by Hilton, who will be the creative director. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 After direct marketing costs are recouped, Jolt does a 70/30 revenue split with filmmakers. —

Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for direct marketing

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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