September 21, 2009
Richmond, BC – September 21, 2009 – Direct Marketing services provider Kirk Integrated Marketing Services Ltd. hosts a Direct Mailing seminar for clients and makes history doing it. It was the first ever seminar in BC jointly sponsored by Canada Post. “We were very pleased to be chosen by Canada Post as the first Marketing Services Provider (MSP) in British Columbia to co sponsor such an event,” said Gordon Taschuk, President of Kirk. “It represents an improved level of cooperation between Kirk and Canada Post and signifies increased benefits for our mutual clients.” The seminar was held at the Hyatt in Vancouver on September 17, 2009.
Andreas Schwartz, Senior Advisor, Direct Marketing for Canada Post presented the seminars which were tailored to fund raisers and Non-Profit organizations in the morning, and Marketers in the afternoon. His presentations were packed with statistics and information on how clients can access tools to increase their direct marketing effectiveness.
Co presenter Kevin Gardner, Business Development, Alternate Channel for Canada Post gave a short update on Postal Transformation at Canada Post, highlighting the soon to be opened, automated mail processing plant in Winnipeg, as the first of many plants across the country to be rebuilt. Gardner suggested that Vancouver might be next.
Overall, the seminars were well received and well attended, with standing room only in the afternoon session.
About Kirk Integrated Marketing
Kirk Integrated Marketing Services is an innovative, full service direct marketing services provider – a one-stop shop! They have been helping clients execute their direct marketing projects for almost 60 years and understand that customers must receive value and practical solutions for their marketing communications.
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