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Resume Objective Hoping to be a resource to fellow members or their connections as a consultant, 1099 or perhaps something that could lead to a permanent position. Very open. About me Direct Marketing Professional that is very detail oriented. Background with brokerage and management side as well as compilation from years with CMG, MCH and Acxiom. Ran my own company spending time learning analytics, enhancements, modeling, etc. I have a good handle on Hygiene, privacy and ethics. Very technically adept including ChatGPT. < Back Mark Hammar In seek of... Remote Contract North Andover, MA 01845, USA HVDMA Profile LinkedIn Resume Posted on 10/1/24, 9:13 PM Updated on 10/1/24, 9:13 PM

The Laura L. Smith Scholarship In honor of Laura L. Smith, HVDMA presents awards each year to outstanding marketing students. With a history dating back to 2002, past scholarships have been awarded to ambitious students attending Mercy College, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fordham, SUNY New Paltz, and Pace University. Scholarship eligibility is open to students demonstrating academic excellence, enthusiasm, professionalism, and potential to add valuable contributions to the marketing industry. Direct Marketing program students and those studying closely related disciplines such as Digital Marketing, Brand/Product Marketing, Data Sciences, and more are encouraged to apply. For the year 2024, a total of three scholarships were granted in the amount of $1,000 during the HVDMA’s Holiday Party in December. App ly Now Don't miss your chance to apply for the Laura L. Smith Scholarship Award. The application form awaits you just below. For any questions or clarifications, please email awards@hvdma.org . Remember to save the date - December 4th for our Annual Holiday Party, where we will recognize this year's scholarship awards. Best of luck with your application! Past Recipients Braden Salas, NYC "Upon being honored with the Laura L. Smith Scholarship in 2015, I experienced relief in financial stress, allowing me to focus intently on my academic pursuits. The HVDMA provided more than just monetary assistance; it created numerous networking opportunities with local marketing professionals, enriching my educational experience and paving the way for a successful career." Rommyani Basu, Westchester "The 2019 Laura L. Smith Scholarship not only allowed me to destress about financing my academic career path but also exposed me to a network of professionals and opportunities in the direct marketing industry. I am forever grateful knowing that I have people rooting for me every step of the way." Scholarship Application Laura L. Smith Scholarship Application DUE BY NOVEMBER 28th, 2025 This Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who shows the greatest interest and promise for leadership in direct, integrated or one to one marketing. About you First Name Last Name Email Phone Address * Required Academic Background College/University Major/Minor Projected Graduation Date * required GPA/Overall * Required Employment Information Current Employer Work Address Job Title Job Description Goals & Objectives What are your professional goals? How do you plan to reach those goals? What area of study are you interested in? Why have you chosen a carreer path in Marketing or Data Science? What else would you like us to know as we consider your application? * Required Recommendations Letter of Reference (Business or Academic) Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Letter of Reference (Personal) Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) * Required I want to subscribe to the newsletter. Submit Application Sent! Good luck! This form no longer accepts submissions.

NEW! Email Marketing Tips & Trends That Work May 07, 2024 | 53 min | Webinar 35 NEW! Email Marketing Tips & Trends That Work Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close Think you’re up-to-date on the latest email marketing trends… think again! In this session, Jay Schwedelson, Founder of SubjectLine.com & President/CEO of Outcome Media, will guide you through the latest and greatest email marketing tips, trends and tactics. Discover email best practices to cut through the noise and ensure your emails are making an impact in the inbox. From how to increase open rates to getting more responses, you’ll learn ways to improve your overall email marketing ROI. Take a deep dive into what’s working to drive strong direct marketing results via email right now. You will learn: Simple and quick tweaks to double open rates for your email campaigns The power of subject lines and the tactics that increase open rates Ideal times/frequencies to send email And more! Join a unique place where you can easily connect with other members, speakers, and registrants! Here, interesting ideas flow freely as questions are asked and topics discussed - all while gaining valuable insights. Plus, it's the perfect spot for networking opportunities that may lead to something greater in your future. So hop on board now; join us today! Join Group! Presentation Guru Events Sponsor Andrews Wharton For marketers with demanding audience and data-driven project requirements, Andrews Wharton (AWI) is the proven direct response solutions provider with a long-standing reputation of doing whatever it takes to solve the toughest marketing challenges. Speaker Jay Schwedelson Founder, President & CEO at Outcome Media/SubjectLine.com As one of America’s top marketing experts, Jay Schwedelson provides the latest, research-backed knowledge and best practices to marketers of all sizes and industries. His newly launched podcast “Do This, Not That!: For Marketers” is among the most popular in the United States and has been ranked in the top 10 out of over 50,000 marketing podcasts in in the entire country. Jay gained much of this expertise as the founder of SubjectLine.com, the leading free subject-line rating tool ranked in the top 1% of all websites worldwide where he’s led the testing of more than 15 million subject lines. Jay is also the president and CEO of Outcome Media, a multi-brand marketing services company with a portfolio which includes three organizations: 1) Outcome Media, the leading demand generation agency for many of largest brands in the world, 2) Subjectline.com, and 3) GURU Events, which puts on the GURU conference, the world’s largest email marketing event, as well as other major marketing events which attract more than 30,000 attendees annually. Jay was inducted into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, in recognition of career excellence.

From Clicks to Connections: Online Strategies for In-Person Events May 06, 2025 | 55 min | Webinar 40 From Clicks to Connections Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close In today’s digital-first world, event marketing requires more than just traditional outreach. To maximize in-person event success, marketers must harness the power of online strategies to build meaningful audience connections. Join us for this exclusive 45-minute webinar, where we’ll break down practical, cost-effective digital strategies designed to drive attendance and engagement at industry live events. From paid and unpaid media to multi-channel ad placements, we’ll cover how to strategically target and engage audiences. Key Takeaways: Location-Based Targeting – Learn to generate hyper-focused audiences based on event locations and time frames. Data-Driven Reach – Utilize first-party data from sales & marketing teams to engage attendees before, during, and after the event. Account-Based Reporting – Gain full transparency into performance with detailed reporting strategies. Budget-Conscious Execution – Implement high-impact strategies while maintaining a conservative approach to ad spend and ROI. Whether you're planning conferences, trade shows, or networking events, this session will provide actionable insights to help you maximize visibility, engagement, and attendance. Presentation Join a unique place where you can easily connect with other members, speakers, and registrants! Here, interesting ideas flow freely as questions are asked and topics discussed - all while gaining valuable insights. Plus, it's the perfect spot for networking opportunities that may lead to something greater in your future. So hop on board now; join us today! Join Group! Sponsor Rickard Squared Rickard Squared is a data-driven direct marketing agency specializing in customer acquisition, lead generation, and audience engagement. We excel at identifying, sourcing, and optimizing data to help our clients find new customers, re-engage lapsed ones, and maximize revenue from proprietary data assets. With expertise across all marketing channels, we turn data into actionable insights that drive measurable results. Speaker Chris DeMartine Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at Programmatic B2B Chris DeMartine founded Programmatic B2B in April 2019 and has 30 years' of B2B experience working for IBM, Canon, tech startups and SMBs. He authored 25+ articles in leading trade publications including Chief Marketer Magazine, Target Marketing Magazine, and Multichannel Merchant related to data marketing, market trends, performance bench-marking and operational excellence. Chris earned his MBA at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and is a speaker at UCONN, Drexel and Plymouth State University. He is a former President of the VT/NH Marketing Group and has presented at the AAMP, ANA, NPF, USPS PCC, VTNHMG and other industry events.

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For 15 years, the ACMA has been the e-commerce/catalog/direct industry's "little engine that does." Historically under-financed and under-supported, the ACMA has nevertheless accomplished numerous "wins" for this crucial industry. ACMA's President & Executive Director Hamilton Davison will detail what this vital organization has been working on of late, what its goals are for the membership, and why it's so important that you and/or your clients support it. Among others matters. Analyzing Market Segments with Google Analytics Oct 27, 2022 | 54 min | Webinar 23 Analyzing Market Segments with Google Analytics Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Sign in Close With the increasing availability of data and analysis tools, SUNY New Paltz School of Business, like many other business schools, is helping students learn data analytics to inform business decision making. Dr Shen is in area of Marketing and teaches Digital Marketing Analytics, which helps students appreciate how website data are collected and analyzed to inform marketing decisions. In this webinar, Dr Shen will demonstrate how he teaches market segmentation analysis of website data using Google Analytics. He will also introduce how he has worked, through a mentorship program, with HVDMA membership businesses, and discuss what else can be done to further our collaborative relationships. Presentation Speaker Dr. Daniel Shen Speaker Dr. Shen received his Ph.D. in Marketing from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He teaches Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing Analytics, and Marketing Management. His research interests include consumer decision making, service personalization, and direct and database marketing. For more, see his profile page: https://faculty.newpaltz.edu/danielshen/

2025 Privacy Law: Crucial Updates for Data Brokers July 15, 2025 | 59 min | Webinar 44 2025 Privacy Law Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close Presentation Join a unique place where you can easily connect with other members, speakers, and registrants! Here, interesting ideas flow freely as questions are asked and topics discussed - all while gaining valuable insights. Plus, it's the perfect spot for networking opportunities that may lead to something greater in your future. So hop on board now; join us today! Join Group! As we move into 2025, the dynamic landscape of privacy laws continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and responsibilities for data brokers. Join us for our latest webinar, "2025 Privacy Law: Crucial Updates for Data Brokers," where we will navigate these pivotal changes and what they mean for your business. Building on the insights from previous years, we will: Analyze the Latest Legal Risks and Responsibilities: Stay informed about the most recent legislative developments and how they impact data brokers. Current Regulatory Trends: Gain a clear understanding of ongoing regulatory trends and their implications for data-driven marketing and operations. Operational Impact: Learn how these changes affect everyday practices and strategic planning within your organization. Practical Advice and Insights: Receive actionable advice and critical insights to help you adapt and ensure compliance in this complex regulatory environment. Sponsor RMI Direct Marketing, Inc. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of RMI Direct Marketing. Since our inception in 1985, we have been a privately owned direct marketing firm and now offer List Brokerage, List Management, and Digital Services. Our expertise spans the non-profit and consumer marketplace and our goal is to find the ideal prospect combined with the right message. At RMI, our clients receive personalized, world-class service from a long-standing, dedicated and professional staff. Let us put our experience to work for your next campaign. Speaker Ken Dreifach Member at ZwillGen, PLLC Ken Dreifach is an ad tech/martech and e-commerce lawyer at ZwillGen, PLLC, a boutique law firm specializing in privacy, marketing, and internet laws. Ken advises clients on a range of strategic and legal issues involving data governance, privacy, and consumer marketing. Since 2000, he has served in a variety of high-profile roles across the data governance and privacy landscape, including as General Counsel of LiveRamp; Chief of the New York Attorney General's Internet Bureau, and a Board Member of the Network Advertising Initiative.

The number of email users worldwide and the time we spend in our inboxes keeps increasing. While this is great news for marketers looking to capture audiences via email campaigns, we have to also acknowledge behavioral changes over the last year that directly affect the way audiences notice and process our marketing messages. Do This, Not That: NEW Email Marketing Techniques That Work June 24, 2021 | 56 min | Webinar 14 Do This, Not That: NEW Email Marketing Techniques That Work Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close Email performance has never been better. Why? The number of email users worldwide and the time we spend in our inboxes keeps increasing. While this is great news for marketers looking to capture audiences via email campaigns, we have to also acknowledge behavioral changes over the last year that directly affect the way audiences notice and process our marketing messages. Forget what you think you know about email marketing and discover how you can best capture increased attention on inboxes with real, actionable insights from the last 60 days. This session will guide you through the latest best practices to help cut through the noise and ensure your emails are making an impact. Presentation Sponsor Patti Devine Inc Founded in 2003, Patti Devine Inc. uses a customer-focused approach to solve the marketing challenges of businesses of all types and sizes. With deep knowledge of and experience in traditional, digital and social media marketing, we create strategies and tactics customized to your unique business needs -- with a focus on results and profitability. Clients hire and retain us because of our proficiency in problem-solving, passion for all things marketing, leadership ability, experience in training and nurturing talent, and because we get stuff done! Patti Devine Inc. is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in New York State and NYC. Speaker Jay Schwedelson Speaker Jay Schwedelson is the founder of SubjectLine.com, the #1 free subject line rating tool ranked in the top 1% of all websites worldwide, according to Alexa rankings. He is also the President and CEO of Worldata, driving the company’s transformation from a traditional direct response media firm into an interactive leader in acquisition marketing strategies and permission email marketing services. Having led Subjectline.com through 10 million subject lines tested, Jay uses his knowledge to guide organizations across industries in how to implement impactful email marketing that matters - his INBOUND 2020 virtual session saw over 3,000 attendees and received a session rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Direct Mail and AI Where Traditional Meets New Age June 24, 2025 | 52 min | Webinar 43 Direct Mail and AI – Where Traditional Meets New Age Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close Presentation Join a unique place where you can easily connect with other members, speakers, and registrants! Here, interesting ideas flow freely as questions are asked and topics discussed - all while gaining valuable insights. Plus, it's the perfect spot for networking opportunities that may lead to something greater in your future. So hop on board now; join us today! Join Group! Are you ready to revolutionize your direct marketing campaigns? Join us for an illuminating webinar, "Direct Mail and AI – Where Traditional Meets New Age," where classic direct mail strategies merge with cutting-edge AI technology to create more effective and streamlined marketing efforts. What You'll Learn: In this session, we'll dive deep into the synergistic world of Direct Mail and Artificial Intelligence, covering key areas such as: AI-Powered Campaign Planning: Discover how generative AI can be used to craft a compelling direct marketing campaign from the ground up. Project Planning Essentials: Understand the critical elements required for planning a successful direct mail project. AI Assistance: Learn where AI can make the most impact and how to integrate it seamlessly into your marketing strategies. Best Practices for Prompting: Gain insights into the best practices for crafting prompts that yield the most effective AI-driven planning results. Sponsor Data-Axle, DonorBase Data Axle Nonprofit drives powerful results by harnessing data-driven analytics and cutting-edge technology to provide insightful, targeted strategies within an omnichannel environment. Our mission is to empower nonprofits to effectively reach and engage their audiences across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive and impactful message that fosters long-term support for their missions. Our dedicated team provides unparalleled service with a collaborative approach that prioritizes each nonprofit’s unique needs. Together, we create pathways for sustainable growth and meaningful impact. Speakers Jon Bowman Director of Business Development - Direct Marketing at Salem One Jon Bowman has an undergraduate business degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MBA from Wake Forest University. Jon owned PostMark, Inc a direct marketing firm based in Winston-Salem, NC for 25 years. In 2019 Salem One acquired PostMark, Inc. With Salem One Jon leads the direct marketing business development team. He has spoken at multiple National Postal Forums, many Postal Customer Councils, and guest lectured at several universities on the topic of direct marketing. During his free time, he volunteers with Boy Scouts, Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, and A Bed and A Book. He and his wife Beth have two sons, both Eagle Scouts. Taylor Gerkin Direct Marketing Project Management Team Leader at Salem One Taylor is a results-driven Direct Marketing Project Management Team Leader at Salem One, specializing in overseeing complex marketing campaigns and driving operational efficiency. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNC Greensboro and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at UNC Wilmington, Taylor combines strategic project management expertise with data-driven decision-making. Holding both a USPS Mail Design Professional Certification and an Idealliance Printing Planning & Estimating Master Certification, Taylor brings deep industry knowledge in direct mail, print production, and cost-efficient marketing execution. Passionate about optimizing marketing processes and delivering impactful campaigns, Taylor leads teams to success through innovation, collaboration, and analytical insight.

Who would have ever thought an entity like the US Postal Service would be under attack by Congress? Who would ever have thought that a presidential race could become so emotionally charged? What do all the headlines from Washington mean for direct to consumer and direct to business marketers? ACMA President &  Executive Director Hamilton Davison will lay out how you might relate to these changes for your own business. Will Businesses Survive Then Thrive Post-Covid, Post-Elections, Post-Bizarre Life? Oct 8, 2020 | 60 min | Webinar 5 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Who would have ever thought an entity like the US Postal Service would be under attack by Congress? Who would ever have thought that a presidential race could become so emotionally charged? What do all the headlines from Washington mean for direct to consumer and direct to business marketers? ACMA President & Executive Director Hamilton Davison will lay out how you might relate to these changes for your own business. Postal Policy Public Policy Alliant Alliant delivers people-based audiences that optimize marketing profitability in any channel. Our audience, enrichment and predictive modeling solutions are all built upon billions of consumer data points, advanced data science and high-performance technology. Great people, great data and great technology make Alliant the partner you need to consistently deliver exceptional results. For more information, visit: alliantinsight.com . Sponsor Speaker Hamilton Davison Speaker Hamilton Davison is the President & Executive Director of the American Catalog Mailers Association (ACMA), a group he co-founded in 2007 when postage increased for catalog mailers. Since then, Davison’s actions with ACMA have led to far more moderate postage for catalogs. He works closely with the U.S. Postal Service and Postal Regulatory Commission to educate and inform officials about the catalog business model, incentives for greater mail volume, and the role of catalogs in shaping consumer perceptions of mail.

Master Class: How to K.A.R.E. for your Business in 2021 Part 1 Feb 18, 2021 | 61 min | Webinar 8 Master Class: How to K.A.R.E. for your Business in 2021 Part 1 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close K.A.R.E = Keep. Attain. Recapture. Expand | Bring your greatest selling and prospecting challenges! Join us for part one of a two-part master class as sales expert and trainer, Rob Fishman leads us in a discussion of common selling challenges including prospecting, sales cycle, not able to reach decision-makers, lack of adequate introductions and referrals. Rob will address these issues and discuss alternative ways to achieve success in these vital areas. Presentation Rickard Squared Rickard Squared is a data-driven direct marketing agency focused on leveraging data for customer acquisition and retention online and off. For more than 30 years we have been keenly focused on optimizing our clients' return on investment from data solutions. We have a strong reputation as a company that can source best in breed consumer and business data in all channels. Sponsor Speakers Rob Fishman Speaker Drawing on over 35 years of business ownership, Rob Fishman is a partner and owner of Sandler Training of Hauppauge, a Long Island-based company that focuses on executive leadership, sales management, and the sales process. He has coached, trained, and mentored sales and sales management teams, as well as executive leadership on the Sandler systems and team-building to help his clients extract the growth and profitability they are seeking.

The Paper Trail: How Current Paper Industry Trends Affect Marketers April 9, 2024 | 47 min | Webinar 33 The Paper Trail: How Current Paper Industry Trends Affect Marketers Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Watch Preview $ Buy from $8 Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Share Channel Info Subscribe $ Sign in Close Join us for a compelling webinar designed for marketers in the evolving paper industry. This session will explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the paper sector as of 2024. Understand how these developments influence marketing strategies across both print and digital platforms. We'll discuss adaptive tactics to ensure effective communication and branding in a dynamic marketplace. This webinar is a must for marketers striving to stay informed and successful at the intersection of paper and digital mediums. Whether tackling paper shortages or considering sustainable practices, this session will provide key insights to enhance your marketing efforts in today's environment. Join a unique place where you can easily connect with other members, speakers, and registrants! Here, interesting ideas flow freely as questions are asked and topics discussed - all while gaining valuable insights. Plus, it's the perfect spot for networking opportunities that may lead to something greater in your future. So hop on board now; join us today! Join Group! Presentation Speaker Jon Bowman Director of Business Development - Direct Marketing @ Salem One Jon Bowman has been in the direct marketing industry since 1994, when he graduated from UNC Charlotte. Additionally, he earned his MBA from Wake Forest University. Jon started with PostMark, Inc. out of college and grew the company eventually becoming president and owner. In 2019 Salem One acquired PostMark, Inc. Salem One currently has 3 production facilities and is in the top 100 on the Printing Impressions top 300. The direct marketing division of Salem One works with many national and regional brands on their direct marketing programs helping refine targeting strategies as well as using logistics expertise to reduce postage. Jon is the Industry Co-Chair for the Greater Triad PCC, a member of the Marketing Advisory Committee for the national PCC, has spoken at multiple NPFs, and has guest lectured at several Universities. He has also recently been taken the Direct Effect Ambassador course through the USPS. Personally, he has volunteered with Boy Scouts for over 15 years, has two sons of which one is an Eagle Scout and the other currently working on his Eagle Project, he is on the board of Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, and frequently volunteers with a local non-profit, A Bed and A Book.