Article: Response magazine's 13th annual State of the Industry report; Members of the magazine's Editorial Advisory Board speak out on the current state of the direct response marketing industry.(Industry Report)(Industry overview)

As we close in on the 2008 presidential election, the direct response television (DRTV) market is again facing another test of its mettle. For decades, proponents of DRTV have contended that direct response was the one and only recession-proof avenue for marketers of all shapes and sizes. As DRTV has led the direct response marketing space deep into the corporate marketing world, its influence has expanded exponentially. In 2008, however, DRTV has been tested by major media events--including the extremely successful Beijing Olympics and the presidential election cycle--while, at the same time, watching the American economy continue to struggle. Now, as 2009 appears in the ...

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