Bernhart Survey Reveals New Data On Direct Marketing Unemployment

Here is a grim look at the realities of employment in the direct marketing industry – From a survey done by Bernhart Associates. In a nutshell, what this survey doesn’t state is simple…. If you are employed in this economy, do everything you can to stay employed. Work harder, longer, smarter, get “win’s” on the board and in general make your self indispensable!

Just how powerful is social media? Some amazing stats!

Just how powerful is social media? I can’t wait to hear your comments on these stats and facts about social media.

5 Pointers for Out-of-Work Direct Marketers (or ones who just want to hedge their bets)

5 Pointers for Out-of-Work Direct Marketers (or ones who just want to hedge their bets). For those of you actively looking for employment, let me offer a few things you can do to help you get that extra edge. 1. Make sure…

We’re on a mission to create the best direct marketing education forum on Linkedin

3 weeks, 540 members strong. Join us: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2080726/ We have members from all area’s of direct marketing ready to share their expertise with you. We also have international members.
Want to know more about search, blogs, direct mail, telemarketing, lists, social media, and all direct marketing disciplines, then join us.
If you are an expert in direct marketing, please join us too.

Are you going to be the 400th member of the Linkedin direct marketing question & answer group?

Are you going to be the 400th member of the Linkedin direct marketing question & answer group? (just 2 weeks old and growing fast) http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2080726/

FDMA Annual Summit a Success!

We had over 90 attendees at the FDMA annual summit. Here is a sample of what we saw, Jeff Yaniga’s powerpoint presentation on Using Twitter For Business. Great stuff! Enjoy and have a great weekend.

Florida Direct Marketing Association Breakfast Networker May 6 in Ft Lauderdale…

Breakfast Networker

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

100% Networking. Join us for a FULL breakfast buffet and a chance to make new friends and business partners.

Seating is limited.

FDMA Catalog Marketing Summit From The Basics to Beyond Thurs 4/16

FDMA Catalog Marketing Summit From The Basics to Beyond!
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
What does it take to manage a multi-channel catalog and thrive in this economy? Come join us on April 16 as our frank 5 person panel of experts teaches you from the inside out. Each expert has been hand chosen due to their expertise in specific area’s of catalog management. After each panelist makes their presentation, you will be able to get hands on and ask questions. Topics include…

Blogging, it’s a give to get thing

Blogging has been a super powerful tool for me as part of my overall networking strategy…. So here, take these steps. And Shhh, don’t tell anybody about this, ok?

5 Tips for Using LinkedIn as a Business Tool

In addition to being an exceptional tool for personal business networking, LinkedIn is also a great place to market your business. Here are five tips to help your business network grow through LinkedIn:

1. Use the…