For companies exploring direct marketing methods, resources are provided that explain the basics of direct marketing.
Weblinks Collection
Direct Marketing Guide
*This guide offers a good starting point for anyone new to direct marketing and especially direct mail. Presented as a series of over 60 statements.
Direct Marketing News
*Website from the publishers of Direct Marketing Magazine contains industry news in multiple categories such as catalogs, circulation marketing, infomercials, and many more.
US Postal Service
*Has several features that are of interest to direct mailers including:
Business Mail 101 *Offers a tutorial, basics instructions and glossary on how to do effective direct mail.
Zip Code Lookup *Enter the city, state, company name and the appropriate zip codes are displayed.