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Interactive and direct marketing is the most dynamic area in marketing globally. Don't you owe it to yourself and to your career to be an active part of this? Join the DMA SA as an individual member for only R570 a year. What do you get, what's in it for you? Money Discounts on DMA SA and DMA SA endorsed workshops, training and Master Classes Special discounts on books through the US DMA's on-line bookshop. A book of discount vouchers worth up to R19,000. Personal recognition Membership certificate. DMA SA logo for use on correspondence. Membership card for proof of membership. Listing on the DMA SA web site - as long as your subscription is paid up. Career Access to a skills set self-evaluation process so that to help you identify gaps in your experience and/or knowledge. Access to training interventions that will assist you in filling these gaps. Access to the four industry levels of Professional Designation for Interactive and Direct Marketing; Associate; Practitioner; Professional and Master. DMA SA CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points for taking part in relevant professional development activities and interactions in order to maintain your designation. A years free subscription to My Own Portfolio, the new on-line storage site where you can create and update your cv giving selected people Guest View privileges. You can also store evidence that links in to your Professional Designation application process. Communication Networking through the 1-2-1 Club - regional centres are being developed. Access to member only section of the DMA SA web site. Member only events. Links to other DMAs. Access to the on-line digest of interactive and direct marketing activities that is produced by the US DMA four times each week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). To see an example, click here. DON'T WASTE TIME. JOIN NOW, JOIN HERE.

Every interaction between supplier and customer, whether in local government, corporations, or small business, involves the techniques and principles of. Interactive and Direct Marketing (IDM). Your business or organisation is using these techniques to a greater or lesser extent. Who represents the Interactive and Direct Marketing industry? The answer is the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa (DMA SA). The one association that is recognised by the major players in IDM, by government and by Services SETA as being the professional body that represents the whole industry. In order to continue representing the stake holders in the IDM industry, it is important for organisations at all levels in the industry to join the DMA SA so their voices can be heard and they can have input into issues and legislation that affect the industry and their own future. Benefits of being a Corporate member of DMA SA Industry credibility Lobbying and self-regulation. Many days have been spent with government committees presenting the industry's views on aspects of prospective, and current, legislation such as the Consumer Protection Act and Protection of Personal Information Bill. There are opportunities for Corporate members to nominate individuals to serve of portfolios that are specific to their areas of interest. Code of Practice. Ethical practice guidelines. National Do Not Contact database, which is sent to Corporate members on request. National Opt In database. Centres of Excellence/Compliance process where corporate members can apply to be audited for excellence/compliance against the legislative requirements of various aspects of IDM. Successful auditing results in the organisation being listed on the DMA SA web site. Participation in social responsibility activities, such as the Food Tree initiative, and Green initiatives. Staff development Staff skill set evaluation against requirements for 4 levels of Interactive and Direct Marketing professional designations. IDM training in relevant areas, local and international. Tailored in-house training can be arranged. Discounts on DMA SA run or endorsed training and interactions. Use of MAD Labs creative teams. Access for staff to My Own Portfolio, the on-line storage site where you can create, and update, your cv giving selected people Guest View privileges. Evidence that links in to your staff's Professional Designation application processes can also be stored here. Corporate recognition/brand image Use of the DMA SA logo in corporate communications. Corporate Membership and Pledge certificates for in-house display. Corporate profile displayed on DMA SA web site. Sponsorship opportunities for DMA SA interactions and initiatives. Special news features on DMA SA web site. Participation in supplier listing. Intelligence and communication Interaction with global IDM industry leaders and thought leaders. Legal and best practice advice. Special packages and discounts at local and international conferences. Global updates. Research publications. DMA SA press releases/announcements. What does it cost? Annual fees (effective August 2011) are based on the number of employees: 1 to 5 employees R 1,069.00 6 to 10 R 1,603.50 11 to 20 R 4,062.20 21 to 35 R 5,345.00 36 to 49 R 9,086.50 50 to 100 R 16,035.00 101 to 500 R 21,380.00 501 to 1,000 R 26,725.00 more than 1,000 R 32,070.00 JOIN NOW and play your part in the most dynamic area in marketing. Click here