Abstract:Entries for Echo Awards, sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association, form the largest existing database representing the best efforts of direct marketing practitioners. This article examines the characteristics of these offers, in the hope of providing insights into both current practices and attributes of excellence. The key components in the analysis of offers cover 1) markets, 2) products, and 3) operational strategies and tactics.
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