Direct Development, Inc.

If you count today (and we always do), there are 3 DAYS LEFT in our consulting giveaway! It may be 👻 spooky season 👻, but we're still celebrating our 40th Anniversary. And in the spirit of being ridiculously helpful, we're giving away a half day of our strategic consulting services — on your campus — for FREE. So, if your institution is dealing with an enrollment challenge, fill out the form on our website: https://hubs.li/Q02W7gf30 A deal so good it's scary. 🎃

There's nothing more exciting than welcoming a Giant Slayer back into the fold. 💪 Robert Gonzalez is a Full Stack JavaScript Engineer with a passion for responsive and accessible design. He has over 7 years of experience building amazing and customizable web experiences. Combined with his love of learning and fervid curiosity, he brings to life the products and solutions our clients need to change the way they work. Needless to say — we're thrilled to have him on the team again! 🎉 Welcome back, Robert! 🎉

⭐️ We have BIG news. ⭐️ This month, as we celebrate our "Be Ridiculously Helpful" value, it's time to announce that we're formally offering strategic consulting services for higher education! We know that you can't just sit there as your competition develops new programs, enhances their services, and adapts to the changing higher ed marketplace. 💪 Here are just a few of the areas where DD can provide support: 💡Admissions Operations 💡Interim Admissions or Marketing Leadership 💡CRM Optimization 💡Strategic Planning 💡Brand Strategy And to celebrate the launch, we're holding a little giveaway... 🎉 Just head over to https://hubs.li/Q02TvsH20 to get the scoop!

📣 Next up in our new team introductions, we'd like for you to meet Paige Phelps, our new Content Writer!  With a strong background in the nonprofit and education space, Paige has spent her career serving as a storyteller through various mediums including writing, design, social media, and more. She thrives on crafting compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences and is hungry to collaborate and help make an impact on the clients we serve.   Welcome, Paige!! 👏 #highereducation #enrollmentmanagement #enrollmentmarketing #highered #highereducationmarketing #marketing #emchat #digitalmarketing #hubspot

📣 "Treat People Like Family." As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we're highlighting one of our company values each month. And in July, we're asking clients and members of the Direct Development team to share moments where DD has lived this value. ⭐️ Up next, here's a memory from Shelly Kline Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University: "I fondly remember how the DD team shared in my excitement when I was awaiting the arrival of my first grandchild. They even sent me a little outfit with the DD logo on it. Now, my second grandchild is wearing it. I appreciated everyone's interest and kindness." #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing

"Treat People Like Family." ⭐️ As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we're highlighting one of our company values each month. And in July, we're asking clients and members of the Direct Development team to share moments where DD has lived this value. 👉 Up next, here's a memory from DD's Marcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing: "While I'm officially wearing the DD uniform now, I've felt like part of the family since about 2009. I remember meeting Tony and his father (and DD founder), Charlie Fraga, at NAGAP. I'd see them each year, and the DD team always knew me by name and asked how things were going. I looked forward to connecting with the DD team because they genuinely cared about sharing information and helping me grow, and I never felt like I was being pressured for a sale. Truth be told, I never had the opportunity to hire DD for any work, but that didn't change the warm welcome I received every year. Fast forward to recent years, when I was considering a shift away from my work at Roger Williams University. Tony helped me reflect on what I'd accomplished over my years in higher education — and where I could take that experience. He was always a cheerleader from afar, regardless of where I chose to hang my hat. And when I decided to join the DD team, he welcomed me with open arms. If that doesn't demonstrate 'Treat People Like Family,' I don't know what does. This is the kind of company I want to work for." #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing

40 years of giant slaying. 💪 As part of our milestone celebration, our Lead Video Producer, Daniel Bonner, has created a short piece that highlights what this accomplishment means to us and who we'd like to thank. 👉 Check it out to learn more about Direct Development's 40-year journey! #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing

"Treat People Like Family." 🩷 As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we're highlighting one of our company values each month. And in July, we're asking clients and members of the Direct Development team to share moments where DD has lived this value. 📣 Here's a memory from Francesca Reed, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Neumann University: "I remember one meal with the Direct Development team during a NAGAP Conference. From the steak that Tony ordered to the 'fall' his dad, Charlie, took down the hill — the way we laughed together that evening made me feel like I was part of the family! These people are our business partners. But just as importantly, they're our friends." #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing

Let's kick ⚽️ things off! As part of our 40th anniversary festivities 🎉, we're celebrating each of our 6 company values, month by month. First up (drum roll, please)... Value #1: Treat People Like Family What's this value all about? Well, we believe that the roots of great success are great relationships. Whether you're a client or one of our team members, your challenges are our challenges. 💪 We understand that reality happens and you need partners who treat you like you’re a real human and part of the DD family. 📣 Stay tuned over the next few weeks, as some of our clients and friends share their memories of how we live this value! #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing

It was 1984. 📅 The year the video game Tetris was first released, Kevin Bacon danced into our hearts in Footloose, Alex Trebek began his run as Jeopardy! host — and Direct Development was founded! 🎉 40 years later, what started as a small direct mail ✉️ print agency has evolved into a family of brand divisions including DD Agency, Novus, and DD Studio. 🚀 Over the next six months, we're commemorating this milestone with the clients, friends, and employees who helped us get here — that is, you! 🙌 And since our six core values drive everything we do, as part of our anniversary festivities, we're celebrating each one. Stay tuned to learn which value we're focusing on for July — and learn more about our 40-year journey here 📍 https://lnkd.in/eajfqxgq #marketing #digitalmarketing #hubspot #inboundmarketing