Data, discussions and a fantastic day at the ABTA Travel Marketing Conference
Last week (20 May 2026), our Head of Data Consultancy, Scott Logie, and I had the pleasure of speaking at the ABTA Travel Marketing Conference in Westminster and what a day it was. As an ABTA partner and event sponsor, PDV was proud to be part of…
Understanding the ICO’s Final Charity Soft Opt-in Guidance
Right now, most charities are working too hard to stand still. Lists aren’t growing fast enough; consent is a barrier. And too many valuable moments of engagement… just disappear. Soft opt-in gives charities a compliant way to continue conversations…
Get your kicks in 2026… with testing-led direct mail
Data-driven marketing has never had more capability than it does right now. We can target almost anyone, almost instantly, across almost any digital channel. But in the race for speed and scale, the industry has quietly dropped some of the…
How Direct Marketing Can Help Teclo’s Win More Customers
In today’s hyper-competitive telecom market, customer acquisition is tougher than ever. Consumers switch providers easily, compare offers constantly, and expect fast, personalised service. To stand out, Telcos need more than mass advertising, they…
The Optics & Audiology Marketing Playbook: 13 Proven Insights to Drive Growth
The Optics and Audiology audience is more engaged, digitally aware, and open to multichannel communication than ever before. But most marketing in this space still plays it safe: generic offers, clinical tones, and narrow targeting. This…
Localised Offers, National Impact
In the optics and audiology space, we often talk about scale: big campaigns, national coverage, centralised strategy. But sometimes, the best results come from going small. Localised offers, when done well, can drive national results. Whether…
“The Smart Way to Send: How Travel Segmentation Supercharges Direct Mail”
Travel marketing is flooded with digital noise. But what can cut through the clutter? Something tangible. Something people actually open. Direct mail has become the unsung hero of travel marketing especially when powered by data. Why? Because when…
How To Build Campaigns That Customers Talk About
In marketing, attention is hard to earn and even harder to keep. Especially in sectors like optics and audiology, where messaging often sounds the same: “Free eye test.” “New frames in store.” “Book your home visit today.” These campaigns might…
Why Lead Generation Matters More Than Ever!
Lead generation is the lifeblood of customer acquisition. At its simplest, it is about finding people who genuinely want what you offer. But the way you find them – and the quality of the data behind the scenes – is what separates…