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P rivacy Pol icy Last Updated: March 24, 2023 This Privacy Notice Contains Our Commitment To Privacy The Information We Collect and Use Automatic Usage Data Collection through Cookies and Similar Technology Information Sharing Our Commitment To Data Security Where Personal Information Is Used and Stored Our Comm itment To Children's Privacy Accuracy of Personal Information and your Individual Rights How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information Third Parties Updates to this Privacy Policy How To Contact Us Cookie Policy Our Commitment To P rivacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our information practices and the choices you can make about the way your Personal Information collected through our website (https://www.hvdma.org/) ("Website"), content and advertising we publish on other websites, and our normal business activities and services we provide to our members and their employees (collectively, the "Service") is collected, used, and disclosed. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available in the footer of the Website. When we refer to "Personal Information," we mean any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, or an online identifier. The Information We Collect and Use Website and Event Sign Up. Website visitors may use the Website without submitting Personal Information. However, to access certain content and register for events, users will need to create an account or otherwise provide us with Personal Information. We request: Name Job and company information Contact information, including mailing address, email address, and phone number Event-related preferences, including dietary preferences We use the information you provide about yourself, such as to complete registrations, fulfill your information requests, and provide you with the products, services, and resources applicable to your membership standing. We share this information to the extent necessary to complete your registration, fulfill your request, and for the purposes of events. From Others. We may receive information about you from your organization. We either create an account for you with this information or add this information to your account. On some Website pages, you can submit information about other people. For example, if you are registering a colleague for an HVDMA event, you will be asked for similar information concerning the registrant. We use the information you provide about another member when registering for an HVDMA event only to complete the registration and to confirm attendance. We share this information to the extent necessary to complete the registration and for the purposes of the event. We process and retain this Personal Information to perform our contractual obligations to our members and account holders and to meet legal obligations. Interactions with Us. We receive Personal Information from and about you when you interact with us and the Service. For example, when you sign up to a mailing list or send us email or mail, we receive your email address or mailing address and the information you submit to us. We also record the role you have in HVDMA board of directors and committees and taskforces and the activities associated with your participation in them. We track your event attendance and consumption of resources available on the Website. We also keep track of event speakers, event sponsors, and other individuals with whom we have interacted. When you use the Service to communicate with others (e.g., refer speaker opportunities to others), we receive the email addresses and other information you provide about them. When you interact with our social media pages, channels, and content, we receive your profile name and identifier and the content of your submissions. We use the information we receive to respond to your inquiries, communicate with you, manage and facilitate HVDMA-related activities and events, improve the events and resources we develop and make available, and generate reports for internal business and member purposes. We use, retain, and share this Personal Information with outside parties as necessary to complete a request to meet our contractual obligations to our members, account holders, and requestors and to meet legal obligations. E-Commerce Transaction Information. The Website requests payment card information for users to make a purchase, and the information is processed by our service providers to complete transactions. We do not store payment card information. The processing of this Personal Information for this purpose is based on the necessity for the performance of a contract with you. If you do not provide the information necessary to complete a purchase, you will not be able to complete a purchase. We receive general transaction-related information when you make a purchase, which we use for providing you with the products and services you purchased and for our business reporting purposes. We use and retain the transaction information as necessary to perform our contract with you and to meet our legal obligations. Marketing and Other Informational Updates. With your consent and as otherwise permitted by law, we use your email address, mailing address, and other Personal Information to contact you with information from us about our products and services. You may withdraw your consent from receiving marketing-related communications at any time by either clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of marketing-related emails we send you or by contacting us at hvdma@hvdma.org . We will process opt-out requests without undue delay. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before the withdrawal. We may also notify you periodically with important information about the HVDMA and the Service (such as a material changes to this Privacy Policy or notice of a security breach). We use and retain your Personal Information for these purposes to perform our contractual obligations to our members, account holders, and requestors and to meet legal obligations. Withdrawing consent from marketing communications does not affect our ability to send you these communications, such as those related to providing services to you or responding to your requests. Legal and Other Similar Uses. We process and disclose information, including your Personal Information, if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to: comply with law enforcement requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; respond to your requests; comply with the law; enforce our Terms of Use; or protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety. This processing is based on our legitimate interests in legal protection of our and others’ rights. We retain Personal Information for as long as allowed or required by statutory laws. Pseudonymization and Anonymization. In some circumstances we pseudonymize and/or anonymize your Personal Information for business purposes including to improve our products and services, in which case we use such information without further notice to you. The processing of your Personal Information for this purpose is based on our legitimate interests to provide better products and services for our members. We retain the Personal Information for as long as they are necessary and useful to improve our products and services. Automatic Usage Data Collection Through Cookies and Similar Technology With your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, when you visit the Service (including our social media pages and channels) or open our emails, we and our third-party service providers and vendors, such as advertising networks, social media widgets, and analytics providers, collect certain information, including Personal Information, by automated means, such as cookies, web beacons, pixels, and web server logs. We use this information, for example, to determine how many users have visited certain Website and social media pages, social media channels, or opened messages or newsletters, so that we can evaluate, impro ve, and provide the content we publish, evaluate and improve how the Service functions, provide analytical data for Website traffic and management, provide you with personalized content on and off the Service and in email, and to prevent fraud. Our Cookie Policy provides more information about our use of cookies and the retention of your Personal Information collected via cookies. We may link this data with other information we have collected from and about you. Our vendors also may collect and combine information collected on our Service and emails with other information they have about your online activities over time, on other devices, and on other websites or apps. Our vendors use the information they collect according to their privacy policies. You can learn how to decline or opt-out of cookies by reading our Cookie Policy . Information Sharing We do not disclose Personal Information about you except as described in this Privacy Policy. We do not rent or sell your Personal Information. In addition to what is already stated in this Privacy Policy, we will also share your Personal Information with third parties in the following situations and for the following purposes: Your Organization. We may share information with your organization about you, your event attendance, and your use of the products, services, and resources we provide to you. We disclose this information to perform our contractual obligations with your organization. Other Members and Users. With your consent, the Website may publish your name, job title, company, and contact information in its general online directory and/or with other event participants. The purpose for this sharing is to facilitate communications among members. We may also communicate your information with others in any HVDMA committees or taskforces in which you are participating. We share this information as necessary to help the committees and taskforces to function. Service Providers and Vendors. We share the Personal Information we collect with our service providers (such as our Website hosting platform and email service pr ovider) and vendors (including event organizers and ad networks) for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including so they can provide their services to us and you and to help us communicate with you about products and services, events and promotions that we believe may interest you. Our Commitment To Data Sec urity To prevent accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure, or use of information, we have put in place reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we receive. While we implement these and other security measures on the Service, please note that 100% security is not always possible. We cannot guarantee that the security measures we have in place to safeguard Personal Information will never be defeated or fail, or that those measures will always be sufficient or effective. Where Personal Information Is Used and Stored We operate the Service in the United States. Therefore, if you provide us with Personal Information during your use of the Services, we collect, process, and store that information in the United States. Our Commitment To Children's P rivacy Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our website from those we actually know are under 16 years of age, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 16 years of age. If we learn that a user is under 16 years of age, we will promptly delete any Personal Information that the individual has provided to us. Accuracy of Personal Information and your Individual Rights We take various steps to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your Personal Information, and we rely upon you to provide accurate and complete Personal Information when interacting with us. You may also have the legal right, for example if you are providing us with Personal Information from the EU, to: Confirm whether or not we process Personal Information about you and, where that is the case, access to your Personal Information; Correct inaccurate Personal Information; Erase Personal Information; Object to the processing of Personal Information; Restrict the processing of Personal Information; and Port (Transfer) Personal Information (i.e., receive the Personal Information you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and for us to transmit it to another entity). To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify a requestor’s identity before responding to a request. Also, where our processing of your Personal Information is based on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before the withdrawal. Please submit any such requests by email to hvdma@hvdma.org . If you have a complaint regarding the processing of your Personal Information, we kindly request that you first contact us directly by sending us an email at hvdma@hvdma.org , and we will reply promptly. How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information We consider several factors to determine how long we keep Personal Information. We consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the Personal Information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your Personal Information, the purposes for which we process your Personal Information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements. For example, we re tain information about you even after you change organizations to help you keep track of your activities, to make organization changes easier, and for our recordkeeping purposes. Once we no longer have a need for your Personal Information, we will securely destroy it in accordance with our standards and applicable laws and regulations. We will attempt to honor requests to delete your Personal Information, but please note that we may be required to keep such information for legal purposes and not delete it (or to keep this information for a certain time, in which case we will comply with your deletion request only after we have fulfilled such requirements). When we delete any information, it will be deleted from the active database, but may remain in our archives. We may also retain your information for fraud or similar purposes. Third Parties This document addresses only the use and disclosure of information we collect through the Service. If you disclose your information to others, different rules may apply to their use or disclosure of the information you provide to them. Since HVDMA does not control and is not responsible for the privacy policies of third parties, you are subject to the privacy policies of those other parties. We encourage you to view posted privacy policies or ask questions before you disclose your personal information to others. Updates to this Privacy Policy Without prejudice to your rights under applicable law, this Privacy Policy may be updated periodically and without prior notice to you to reflect changes in our Personal Data practices. We will notify you of changes to our Privacy Policy in advance by posting the new Privacy Policy here and updating the "Last Updated" date above. How To Contact Us Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please send us an email at hvdma@hvdma.org . Have a question or comment about the HVDMA? Send us an email - we'd love to hear from you! Cookie Policy Last revised: March 24, 2023 This cookie policy (the "Cookie Policy") describes how the HVDMA’s Website uses cookies and other similar technologies. This Privacy Notice Contains What Are Cookies & What Are They For? Which Types Of Cookies Does The Website Use? How Can You Control Cookies? How May This Cookie Policy Be Changed? How Can You Contact Us? What Are Cookies & What Are They For? Cookies are small text files that are saved on your computer or mobile device when you visit the Website. Other similar technology includes web beacons and tracking pixels that are used on the Website and in emails we send. The information collected by these technologies include IP address, browser characteristics, device IDs and characteristics, operating system version, language preferences, date and time of your access to the Website, referring URLs, email receipt and opens, and information about the usage of the Website, our emails, and t he content on it. The cookies on the Website are either first party or third party cookies. First party cookies are set by HVDMA and share the same domain as the Website. Third party cookies are stored by third party providers and organizations with different domains. Some cookies expire once you close your browser (called session cookies) and other cookies stay on your device until you delete them or they expire (called persistent co okies). HVDMA and its service providers and vendors (e.g., functionality, analytics, and advertising providers) place cookies and other similar tracking technology on your device to ensure that the Website functions properly, to prevent fraud, and to tailor, track, evaluate, and improve the Website, online ads, and emails we send. For more information about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.or g . Which Types Of Cookies Does The Website Use? HVDMA and its service providers and vendors use the following categories of cookies on the Website: Functionality Cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to move around the Website and use its features. These cookies will be placed on your device and used even if you do not consent to the use of cookies. These cookies also allow the Website to remember the choices that you make (e.g. language or the region you are in) and may provide enhanced features. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Website (e.g. which pages you go to most often) to learn about our Website users and improve how the Website works. The Website provides you with options on how it will use these cookies. How Can You Control Cookies? Strictly necessary cookies are necessary to provide the Website to you. The Website uses such cookies without your prior consent. All other cookies are used by the Website after you have consented via the cookie banner on our Website. You can withdraw your consent at any time, for example by deleting the cookies manually, by changing your browser settings, or by opting out via our opt-out mechanism. You may also opt-out of targeted advertising using cookies and similar technology by using the DAA’s opt-out option available at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and for NAI members at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ How May This Cookie Policy Be Changed? HVDMA may, in its sole discretion, change this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any and all changes to HVDMA’s Cookie Policy will be reflected here and the date new versions are posted w ill be stated at the top o f this Cookie Policy. Please revisit this Cookie Policy when you return to this Website. How Can You Contact Us? If you have any questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please email us at hvdma @hvdma.org . Our Commitment To Privacy The Information We Collect and Use Automatic Usage Data Collection Through Cookies and Similar Technology Information Sharing Our Commitment To Data Security Where Personal Information Is Used and Stored Our Commitment To Children's Privacy Accuracy of Personal Information and your Individual Rights How Long We Keep Your Personal Information Third Parties Updates to this Privacy Policy How To Contact Us Cookie Policy What Are Cookies & What Are They For? Which Types Of Cookies Does The Website Use? How Can You Control Cookies? How May This Cookie Policy Be Changed? How Can You Contact Us?

Business Casual Podcast Episode 6 Machine Learning/A.I. for Direct Mail Marketing November 25th, 2019 Episode Six of "Business Casual." The HVDMA presents "Machine Learning/A.I. for Direct Mail Marketing", another new episode of the Business Casual Podcast series. We delve into the implementation of advanced Machine Learning in the data selection and optimization process for direct mail. What is machine learning and how does it work? How does a machine learn? How is machine learning different from traditional modeling/analytics? What makes it better? What does this mean for my direct mail campaigns? Episode 4 A Podcast about Podcast Advertising Pt 3 June 6th, 2019 The HVDMA presents “A Podcast about Podcast Advertising” part of an ongoing series of marketing podcasts brought to you by the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. This podcast is hosted by Mark Rickard of Rickard2, a data-driven direct marketing agency. Mark is joined by Glenn Rubenstein, founder of Adopter Media, a full-service podcast advertising agency and the author of Podcast Advertising Works. This is Part 3 of 4 episodes designed to enlighten you about the world of Podcast Advertising. In the series we will cover: What Podcasts and Podcast advertising are Their value as an advertising medium How you as a marketer can gain access to them The mechanics and metrics of a successful campaign Episode 5 A Podcast about Podcast Advertising Pt 4 June 26th, 2019 The HVDMA presents “A Podcast about Podcast Advertising” part of an ongoing series of marketing podcasts brought to you by the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. This podcast is hosted by Mark Rickard of Rickard2, a data-driven direct marketing agency. Mark is joined by Glenn Rubenstein, founder of Adopter Media, a full-service podcast advertising agency and the author of Podcast Advertising Works. This is Part 4 of 4 episodes designed to enlighten you about the world of Podcast Advertising. In the series we will cover: What Podcasts and Podcast advertising are Their value as an advertising medium How you as a marketer can gain access to them The mechanics and metrics of a successful campaign Episode 3 A Podcast about Podcast Advertising Pt 2 May 29th, 2019 The HVDMA presents “A Podcast about Podcast Advertising” part of an ongoing series of marketing podcasts brought to you by the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. This podcast is hosted by Mark Rickard of Rickard2, a data-driven direct marketing agency. Mark is joined by Glenn Rubenstein, founder of Adopter Media, a full-service podcast advertising agency and the author of Podcast Advertising Works. This is Part 2 of 4 episodes designed to enlighten you about the world of Podcast Advertising. In the series we will cover: What Podcasts and Podcast advertising are Their value as an advertising medium How you as a marketer can gain access to them The mechanics and metrics of a successful campaign Episode 1 Mobile First Marketing Strategy August 27th, 2018 Episode one of "Business Casual" features an interview with Richard Lowden, Founder and CEO of RTBiQ, by Donna Hamilton. Their conversation focuses on how and why smart marketers are adopting mobile-first strategies. Business Casual is hosted by Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. Moderated by Donna Hamilton, Senior Vice President for Data Acquisition and Activation at Alliant. Episode 2 A Podcast about Podcast Advertising Pt 1 May 8th, 2019 The HVDMA presents “A Podcast about Podcast Advertising” part of an ongoing series of marketing podcasts brought to you by the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. This podcast is hosted by Mark Rickard of Rickard2, a data-driven direct marketing agency. Mark is joined by Glenn Rubenstein, founder of Adopter Media, a full-service podcast advertising agency and the author of Podcast Advertising Works. This is Part 1 of 4 episodes designed to enlighten you about the world of Podcast Advertising. In the series we will cover: What Podcasts and Podcast advertising are Their value as an advertising medium How you as a marketer can gain access to them The mechanics and metrics of a successful campaign

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.

How to Keep Your Business Strong During Uncertain Times Mar 28, 2023 | 52 min | Webinar 25 How to Keep Your Business Strong During Uncertain Times 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 2023 is shaping to be a year focused on maximizing profitability over growth as companies are putting a greater emphasis on strengthening the foundation of their organization. This webinar will focus on how brands are accomplishing this over four key areas: Improving customer retention; Increasing Average Order Value (AOV); Increasing customer Lifetime Value (LTV); And attracting new customers faster at a lower Cost per Acquisition (CPA). 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 LaunchPad by LiftEngine Since 2005, LiftEngine's primary mission has been to help clients better understand and connect with their most responsive prospects and customers, online or offline. Their expertise is behind the marketing campaigns of hundreds of brands through direct relationships and strategic partners. The data scientists at LiftEngine are proud to present LaunchPad. LaunchPad is an automated customer data management, segmentation, and omnichannel marketing platform with a point-and-click interface. LaunchPad combines customer transactions into a marketing database, adds 500+ fields of addressable data, and tracks over 80 KPIs. This enables clients to understand customers better, track marketing performance, and create intelligent target audiences for highly effective retention and reactivation campaigns. Sponsor Speaker Keith Huntoon Speaker Keith Huntoon has over 25 years of marketing, management, and business development expertise. After graduating with a BS in Marketing and Management from the University of Vermont, Keith spent the first three years of his career in marketing and business development for a tech startup in Asia. After returning to the States, Keith was the Director of Business Development for a privately held software development and network infrastructure company in New York City. In 2001, Keith joined Blue Hill Data Services as VP of Marketing and Business Development and in 2005, he co-founded and continues to serve as President of LiftEngine.

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.

Broadcast Radio in 2025: The Timeless Power of Connection April 22, 2025 | 44 min | Webinar 39 Broadcast Radio in 2025: The Timeless Power of Connection 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 an enlightening presentation on the enduring influence of broadcast radio in 2025. Discover how this classic medium continues to captivate audiences, foster community, and adapt to the digital age. We'll explore innovative strategies that keep radio relevant, its role in emergency communication, and its unique ability to create intimate connections with listeners. Additionally, learn how audio content is seamlessly integrated into enhanced digital marketing tactics, driving engagement and brand loyalty. Whether you're a media enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this session will reveal why broadcast radio is powerful and can be utilized in a multi-channel strategy. Don't miss out on this journey through the airwaves! 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 Dataline Founded in 2000, DATALINE is a leading provider of consumer marketing information, syndicated digital audiences, custom modeling solutions, and a secure in-house state-of-the-art data facility. DATALINE specializes in providing direct and digital marketers with customized sales and marketing insights utilizing its proprietary database of 225 million individuals combined with over 2,000 highly predictive variables. Our new cloud-based AI modeling platform, Wodwo, delivers customized digital audiences in under an hour. Speaker Ava Savosh Vice President of Sales at iHeartMedia Ava Savosh serves as Vice President of Sales for iHeart Media's Upstate Area. In this role, she leads six markets in driving effective revenue growth by providing businesses and organizations across the United States, with a focus on the tri-state area, with tailored marketing strategies. These strategies incorporate a range of audio, digital, and social media solutions. Ava holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Mercy University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

The New State Privacy Laws: A Primer for Data Companies April 25, 2023 | 60 min | Webinar 26 The New State Privacy Laws: A Primer for Data Companies 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 2022 and 2023 have seen major changes in privacy law, substantially increasing the responsibilities – and visibility – of data companies’ data collection practices and use cases. Not only do consumers have expanded rights in several states, but regulators and class action plaintiffs have increasingly set their sights on scrutinizing data sales and imposing new standards of transparency based on recent (and some older) statutes. Ken Dreifach and Hannah Schaller, of the boutique privacy and data law firm ZwillGen, will walk us through these new laws, and provide an update on the legal risks and responsibilities they impose, along with other litigation and regulatory trends in the data space. 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! Request Slides Dataline Data Dataline is a provider of consumer marketing information, digital audiences, and custom modeling and analytic services. Our clients are primarily major publishers, large financial institutions, major insurers, non-profit organizations, online retailers, and well-known catalogers. Our innovative approach to data modeling enables us to provide our clients with custom audience prospects. Sponsor Speakers Ken Dreifach Speaker 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. Hannah Schaller Speaker Hannah Schaller advises on a variety of privacy, alt data, and marketing matters, including data provenance, international data transfers, emarketing laws, and product counseling. She also assists both data providers and data purchasers with alt data diligence. Alongside her counseling and alt data work, Hannah helps draft and negotiate data protection agreements and commercial contracts.

Navigating Q4's Marketing Maze: A Virtual Panel on Integration, Tactics, & Metrics July 16, 2024 | 53 min | Webinar 36 Navigating Q4s Marketing Maze 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 Unlock the secrets to a successful Q4 with our dynamic virtual panel discussion. Focusing on vital marketing pillars—Multi-Channel Integration, Offline Tactics, and Metrics Mastery—this webinar is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to navigate through an eventful quarter. Learn how to adapt and thrive during the festive season and a bustling election period by employing effective, cutting-edge marketing techniques. Join us to ensure your marketing strategy is both robust and resilient. 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 Mailinglists.com Elevating Campaigns with Precision Data Spanning nearly three decades as leaders in the data industry, Mailinglists.com is your premier partner for an extensive array of targeted data lists, encompassing business, consumer, educational, MCA/UCC data, and more. Our collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet grants you access to unparalleled B2B data, complemented by personalized, expert advice from our seasoned team to boost your campaigns. Established by Steven Sheck, our foundation is built on a relentless pursuit of innovation, trust, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Explore how our dedication to precision and expertise can transform your marketing outcomes. Sales Brochure Moderator Becky Santaniello VP, Sales at Mailinglists.com Becky has been a member of the list industry since 1987 after graduating from Rutgers University with a BA in Communication. In her current role she is responsible for new business development, and advising B2B, B2C, and Higher Education clients on list marketing strategies, including segmentation and prospecting, as well as customer identity resolution. She has held volunteer positions with NEMOA and is a current board member of the Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association. Speakers Melissa Angus VP, Sales at Mailinglists.com As Director, Marketing Solutions, Melissa Angus brings over 20 years of experience in advertising and marketing sales, strategy, customer service experience in fashion/retail, cpg, home décor, food & gift, consumer electronics, financial services and telecom as well as subscription-based businesses. Prior to her current role, Angus served as VP, Customer & Partner Success for a referral marketing/tech start-up, Zaptitude; Sr. Account Director of Sales at an experiential, social marketing firm, House Party; Account Director of digital advertising sales at About.com (A New York Times Company), and National Ad Sales Planner for Lifetime Television. An alumna of Fordham University, where she studied Communications & Media Studies, Melissa was not only a dedicated student but also served as the President of Women in Communications. Known for her advocacy of networking and internships, Melissa actively supports and encourages aspiring professionals in the field. Melissa resides in Bergen County, NJ, is married, and working mother of four young children. If she is not working in the office or traveling for work conferences, you can find Melissa and her family shuffling between school drop off/pick up, hockey practices/games, dance classes, and occasionally enjoying family bike rides on warmer days. Always the planner, Melissa is currently researching vacation ideas for the post-hockey season family getaway. Kim Fitzgerald Senior Director, Audience Solutions at Alliant Kim Fitzgerald is a highly accomplished professional with an outstanding track record spanning over 25 years in the dynamic field of direct marketing. With a wealth of expertise across multiple channels in both the Consumer and B2B sectors, Kim has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of direct marketing. Recently appointed as the Senior Director, Audience Solutions Sales at Alliant, she continues to leverage her deep industry knowledge to drive innovative solutions and deliver value to her clients. Throughout her career, Kim has been recognized for her exceptional results and unwavering dedication to her clients. Her deep passion for her profession is evident in every project she undertakes. Kim firmly believes in the power of cultivating positive energy, fostering an insatiable curiosity, embracing moments of joy and laughter, and continually striving for personal growth and development. Located in Morristown, New Jersey, Kim is a proud alumna of Rutgers University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. By combining her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, Kim consistently delivers extraordinary outcomes that exceed expectations. Her unwavering commitment to client success and pursuit of professional growth make her an invaluable asset in the direct marketing industry. An alumna of Fordham University, where she studied Communications & Media Studies, Melissa was not only a dedicated student but also served as the President of Women in Communications. Known for her advocacy of networking and internships, Melissa actively supports and encourages aspiring professionals in the field. Melissa resides in Bergen County, NJ, is married, and working mother of four young children. If she is not working in the office or traveling for work conferences, you can find Melissa and her family shuffling between school drop off/pick up, hockey practices/games, dance classes, and occasionally enjoying family bike rides on warmer days. Always the planner, Melissa is currently researching vacation ideas for the post-hockey season family getaway. Steve Mickolajczyk VP, CRM Strategy at Marketsmith, Inc. A veteran of the direct marketing industry with experience on both the client side and agency side, Steve provides strategic direction, planning, and client servicing for direct marketing clients. As Vice President for CRM Strategy Steve helps companies understand their customers and grow their businesses via customized CRM design, builds, and implementation.

2024 Postal Insights: Roadmap to 2025 Marketing Success Using the New USPS Promotions April 23, 2024 | 42 min | Webinar 34 2024 Postal Insights 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 Back by popular demand, our next webinar dives into the latest USPS promotions for 2024, and reveals the ones planned for 2025. Join our expert Deborah Damore as we explore effective strategies and insights for leveraging these promotions to boost your marketing success in 2025. This session builds upon last year's foundational webinar, offering fresh perspectives and actionable tactics. Perfect for marketers and business owners looking to stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out! 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 Sponsor Kodi Collective Kodi Collective™ (a CJK Group company) is a leading marketing execution services provider, serving B2B and B2C brands and publications. They are a one-stop-shop for customers seeking to reach their markets through multiple channels, offering a full spectrum of offset print, digital print, direct mail, marketing procurement and creative production services. Building on 100+ years of expertise and dedication to serving publishers across many end markets, their innovative solutions tackle the opportunities and challenges their customers are facing today. Speaker Deborah Damore Director of Postal Affairs & Operations @ Enru Deborah Damore is a dedicated professional with a rich career spanning multiple decades in the Mailing and Logistics industry. Presently, she holds the position of Director of Postal Operations and Affairs for Enru Logistics and Postal Optimization, leveraging her deep industry knowledge and mailing acumen to help drive their businesses to new heights. Through experience in serving the third-party market she has worked with mailers from multiple verticals to understand and benefit their interests, including the financial sector, direct marketers, publishers, catalogers, package shippers, and nonprofit organizations. Demonstrating her commitment to the industry, Deborah has held Leadership positions in work group and user groups at Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) and Postal Customer Council (PCC), as well as being on the executive committee with PostCom as their elected Secretary and chair of the Flats Mailing Committee. Deb is also the Postal Chairperson for the American Catalog Mailers Association and has a degree in computer science, and continued studies of supply chain management.

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.

Quick Win Email Tips What is working NOW! July 25, 2023 | 55 min | Webinar 27 Quick Win Email Tips – What is working NOW! 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 Do you ever wonder - How can I increase open rates? What is the best day/time to send email? Well, now’s the time to find out! Join Jay Schwedelson, Founder of SubjectLine.com and President & CEO of Outcome Media as he guides you through the latest best practices for email marketing. Discover small changes that can make a big impact and take your campaign to the next level. This fast-paced session will cover email marketing tips & tricks for Business and Consumer marketers. From subject line tweaks to securing more clicks and conversions, you’ll gain insight into quick wins to implement into your campaigns today! Key Takeaways: Subject line tips to increase open rates Ideal sending days/frequencies Major pitfalls to avoid Quick wins; CTA buttons, landing page content 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 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. Sponsor Speaker Jay Schwedelson Speaker Jay Schwedelson is the founder of SubjectLine.com, the leading free subject-line rating tool ranked in the top 1% of all websites worldwide. Having led SubjectLine.com through the testing of more than 15 million subject lines, Jay uses his knowledge to guide organizations across multiple industries on how to implement impactful email marketing. Jay is also the president and CEO of Outcome Media, a multi-brand marketing services company whose portfolio includes SubjectLine.com and Guru Events. Schwedelson is a recognized marketer who plays a significant part in sharing thought leadership throughout the industry. He has keynoted and presented for more than 50 organizations and has been named to Crain’s Top 100 Industry Leaders for 10 consecutive years.