Direct Marketing (MKT4305) crash course, Online MBA, Semester 3:
This subject covers how direct marketing works, from planning, customer databases, mailing lists and media such as telemarketing and e-communications to…
- 17 video lessons
- 4h 18m
- Study notes
- 85 quiz questions
- Assignment
17 lessons in Direct Marketing
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
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This subject covers how direct marketing works, from planning, customer databases, mailing lists and media such as telemarketing and e-communications to creative practice, B2B lead generation and quantitative control tools. After it you will be able to plan, design and measure a direct marketing programme and fit it into your organisation's wider marketing strategy.
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What Is Direct Marketing? Scope and Objectives
Module I, Conceptual Framework of Direct Marketing: Basics and scope of Direct Marketing, Objectives of Direct Marketing
Direct Marketing in Hindi - Meaning, Strategies, Examples, Advantages, Disadvantages· Management Mantra · 12 min
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Marketing
Module I, Conceptual Framework of Direct Marketing: Advantage & Disadvantage of Direct Marketing, Strengths & weakness of Social Media
Direct Marketing in Hindi - Meaning, Strategies, Examples, Advantages, Disadvantages· Management Mantra · 12 min
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Integrated Direct Marketing and Planning
Module I, Conceptual Framework of Direct Marketing: Integrated Direct Marketing, Business, Strategic & Direct Marketing planning
Lecture 47 : Direct Marketing – Part II· IIT Roorkee July 2018· 36 min
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Direct Marketing Opportunities and Research Design
Module II, : Analyzing & Encashing Marketing opportunities for Direct Marketing, Research design for direct marketers
Lecture-5 Marketing Research Process|| MBA||BBA||BCOM||MCOM· Vishesh Classes· 14 min
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Customer Database, Mailing Lists and the Offer
Module II, : The Customer Database: Analysis and Application, Consumer & Business mailing list, offer
Chapter 4 Consumer & Business Mailing list Part 2· Ma'am Donaida· 28 min
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Direct Marketing Media: Telemarketing and E-communications
Module II, : Media of direct marketing, Telemarketing, Internet E-communications
Medium of Direct Marketing | Tele Marketing | Direct Mail Marketing | Mobile Phone Marketing· Commerce Classes Gourav Miglani Aol· 5 min
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Managing a Direct Sales Force
Module II, : Managing Direct Sales Force
Sales Force Management - Meaning, Process, Steps in Hindi -Sales Management· Management Mantra · 9 min
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Creative Techniques in Direct Marketing
Module III, Managing the Creativity Process in Direct Marketing: Introducing Creative Practices and techniques, Direct Marketing Creativity
Lecture 47 : Direct Marketing – Part II· IIT Roorkee July 2018· 36 min
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Managing Catalogue and Print Advertising
Module III, Managing the Creativity Process in Direct Marketing: Basic Steps of Managing catalogue & print advertising
Why Catalogue Marketing is Still a Powerful Marketing Method | Marketing | Hindi | Edrilla· Lapaas Learning · 6 min
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Creative Testing and Strategic Drivers of Creativity
Module III, Managing the Creativity Process in Direct Marketing: Innovation through Creativity & testing, The Strategic drivers of Creative Practices
The Creative Strategy (Full Guide)· Sarah Levinger· 12 min
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B2B Direct Marketing and Lead Generation
Module IV, Direct Marketing into Business: B to B Marketing, Making a lead generation programme
B2B Marketing Strategy | How To Increase B2B Business | How to Do B2B Digital Marketing· Amit Tiwari· 16 min
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E-commerce and Customer Retention
Module IV, Direct Marketing into Business: Overview of E-commerce, retaining and activating customers
6 Easy Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty and Retain Customers· Learn With Shopify· 12 min
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Marketing Intelligence and Decision Support Models
Module V, Direct Marketing Implementation and Control: Marketing Intelligence- Modeling for business decision support
Decision Support System | Intro | Types | Benefits | DSS in Hindi· Management Mantra · 11 min
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Mathematical Tools for Direct Marketing Control
Module V, Direct Marketing Implementation and Control: Mathematics tool for control in Direct marketing, Future of Direct Marketing
RFM Analysis, Recency, Frequency and Monetary Analysis, Marketing Analytics dwivedi, aktu mba notes· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 6 min
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Integrating Direct Marketing with Management Functions
Module VI, Emerging Trends: Integrating the concepts with other functions of Management
IMC - INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN HINDI | Concept, Tools & Trends| Marketing Management· Sonu Singh - PPT wale· 16 min
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Direct Marketing Live Project: Idea to Execution
Module VI, Emerging Trends: Live project to be undertaken starting with conception of idea to final execution
How To Make a Digital Marketing Campaign Plan // Step by Step Guide to a Successful Campaign Launch· Elif Hız· 13 min
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Direct Marketing Case Studies and Emerging Trends
Module VI, Emerging Trends: Case studies, Latest emerging trends and practices
6 Marketing Trends ACTUALLY Working Right Now (2026 State of Marketing Report)· HubSpot Marketing· 14 min
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Direct Marketing Campaign Plan: From Idea to Measured Rollout
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Direct Marketing: common questions
This subject covers how direct marketing works, from planning, customer databases, mailing lists and media such as telemarketing and e-communications to creative practice, B2B lead generation and quantitative control tools. After it you will be able to plan, design and measure a direct marketing programme and fit it into your organisation's wider marketing strategy. It's the Direct Marketing subject of Online MBA, Semester 3, in 17 lessons: What Is Direct Marketing? Scope and Objectives; Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Marketing; Integrated Direct Marketing and Planning; Direct Marketing Opportunities and Research Design; Customer Database, Mailing Lists and the Offer; Direct Marketing Media: Telemarketing and E-communications; Managing a Direct Sales Force; Creative Techniques in Direct Marketing; Managing Catalogue and Print Advertising; Creative Testing and Strategic Drivers of Creativity; B2B Direct Marketing and Lead Generation; E-commerce and Customer Retention; Marketing Intelligence and Decision Support Models; Mathematical Tools for Direct Marketing Control; Integrating Direct Marketing with Management Functions; Direct Marketing Live Project: Idea to Execution; Direct Marketing Case Studies and Emerging Trends.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 4h 18m of video across 17 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Direct Marketing Campaign Plan: From Idea to Measured Rollout”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.