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Building company loyalty and retention through direct marketing

David S. Pottruck
- 01 Feb 1987 - 
- Vol. 1, Iss: 2, pp 53-58
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Direct marketing traditionally has been regarded as a powerful tool for attracting new customers as discussed by the authors, but more and more companies are recognizing that it also can be extremely effective in retaining existing customers, winning their loyalty, and generating additional sales.
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Direct marketing traditionally has been regarded as a powerful tool for attracting new customers. Today more and more companies are recognizing that it also can be extremely effective in retaining existing customers, winning their loyalty, and generating additional sales.

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