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Marketers ignoring the real value of referrals and word of mouth in customer acquisition

The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) – in partnership with Mention Me – reveals its latest insights into the untapped power of referrals. According to the ‘Referral Marketing: Are You Creating Customer Advocates?’ report, just one quarter (23%) of organisations […]

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DMA Talent Research : What employers currently wish for and require from entry-level candidates

Personal & social skills are vital for entry-level marketers wanting to start a career in the data & marketing industry, yet they remain the hardest to recruit for according to new research from Data & Marketing Association. To help businesses

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DMA becomes the Data & Marketing Association

Today the DMA launches its new brand, incorporating learning, talent and membership divisions under a single entity and a new name – the Data & Marketing Association. The rebrand is part of the DMA’s ongoing mission to be the most

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Scotland must lead the data revolution through ethics and inclusivity .. DMA

The DMA recently hosted a reception in the Scottish Parliament as part of its Value of Data campaign. The Value of Data project explores the ethical questions that arise from the use of data and the event brought together MSPs,

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Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace .. Kate Burnett, MD of DMA Talent

Kate Burnett, MD of DMA Talent, discusses why the DMA is helping businesses to support a diverse workforce through their Neurodiversity Initiative World Autism Awareness Week, taking place during the first week of April this year, will inspire people across

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New survey identifies AI & machine learning skills as most important area organisations must address

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & machine learning has been identified as the most important areas organisations must develop staff skills in, reveals a new survey by the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM).

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Marketers need to look beyond loyalty points and freebies, reveals DMA research

Marketers are under-valuing a number of loyalty tactics, as highlighted by the DMA’s latest research infographic. According to the ‘Customer Engagement 2019 – Marketers’ view’ survey, which asked consumers and marketers for their opinions on the most effective loyalty/rewards programme

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Consumers receive fewer emails post-GDPR, reveals latest DMA research

Discounts, loyalty and familiarity among key reasons why consumers sign up to email campaigns – excessive contact and irrelevance main drivers for unsubscribes Consumers believe they received less emails than ever before in 2018, estimating this at around 57 emails

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