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MERCATIQUE DIRECTE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advertising Techniques
  • Merchandising Techniques
CONT

Direct marketing refers to any marketing activity aimed at a consumer which can be accurately measured. Direct marketing campaigns usually have a strong call to action and ask prospective customers to take some very clear measurable action immediately. The opposite of direct marketing is brand marketing, which seeks only to establish or reinforce a brand identity for the purpose of influencing future sales.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques publicitaires
  • Techniques marchandes
DEF

Techniques de promotion et de vente qui vise à établir une communication directe et interactive avec le client potentiel : la vente par correspondance, par téléphone, par catalogue, par publipostage, par Internet, par télévision interactive, etc.

OBS

Vente directe et VD : termes adoptés par la Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie du gouvernement de la France.

Spanish

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