An intensive study of this fast-growing form of marketing communication, which uses the Internet,

direct mail, catalogs, TV infomercials, home shopping and telemarketing to interact directly with

consumers. Students will explore the strategic, tactical, and control elements of direct marketing in

both consumer and business markets and its role in the marketing mix. Topics include database

marketing, product development and pricing, media and message selection, fulfillment, research

and testing, and measurement of results.