The review began earlier this year in response to ongoing changes in the market place.
The PA Consulting Group, which conducted the review for the DMA board, found that the trade body has a key role to play. However, it needs to continue to evolve to ensure that it remains relevant to its marketplace and members.
The DMA board is therefore working on a new strategy for the association, which is expected to be functional before the end of 2008.
As part of the new strategy, the board and executive committee will be restructured to include a change in focus, election and composition.
This will be formally put to the DMA's membership in July.
David Metcalfe, deputy chair of the DMA, said: "The review has allowed the DMA, through engaging with stakeholders, to align itself further to the continual changes in the growing DM industry.
"While it is still 'business as usual' we are working closely with the PA consulting group to manage the change.
"The DMA will emerge with a new strategy, new governance and leadership structures and a realignment of resources to be more proactive and streamlined."