Top Direct Marketing Companies to Be Honored at New England Direct Marketing Association's Annual Dinner; Direct Marketing Legend Denny Hatch to Keynote Dinner

Business Wire, June 5, 2006

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- The New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) will honor the best in direct marketing at its annual awards dinner on Wednesday, June 14 at Bentley College's LaCava Center in Waltham, MA. The pinnacle event of NEDMA's 44th annual conference and exposition will be keynoted by direct marketing legend Denny Hatch. Hatch will speak about the brave new world of online direct marketing at the awards ceremony. With over 650 active members throughout New England, NEDMA caters to professionals interested in all aspects of the direct marketing industry.

A freelance direct mail writer, designer and consultant, Denny Hatch has extensive industry experience. A former editor at Target Marketing magazine, at one time he owned the world's largest archive of direct mail samples. The author of three books on direct marketing and three published novels, Hatch's most recent venture is the twice-weekly Business Common Sense e-newsletter.

With a focus on the brave new world of online direct marketing, NEDMA's 2006 conference being held on June 14th and 15th will offer a variety of workshops dedicated to educating industry professionals on the latest trends. From 77 truths about marketing to the 50 consumers and successful direct marketing campaigns that defied the odds, the sessions will be headed by experts from around the country. This is a Don't Miss event!!

To register now for the event, please visit http://www.nedma.com

About the New England Direct Marketing Association

The New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) is a regional, professional association for all those interested in direct marketing in the New England area. Membership is composed of leading area companies that use direct marketing, direct marketing agencies, independent professionals, educators, and students. NEDMA sponsors an extensive series of events, including monthly business/dinner meetings, half-day seminars, an annual conference and an awards program. NEDMA also serves the New England direct marketing community through the NEDMA Educational Foundation. In addition to providing educational opportunities (including direct marketing scholarships to promising, aspiring direct marketers), the Foundation oversees the NEDMA libraries. For more information, please visit www.nedma.com.