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The Telephone Preference Service Limited has won a five-year tender to manage TPS and FPS following a competitive tender process. Under the terms of the new contract, TPS will also be responsible for providing the new Corporate TPS. From 25 June companies making unsolicited sales and marketing calls will have to ensure they screen the data against corporate TPS. - For more information contact tessa@dma.org.

EURO PROMOTION TALK

Following a meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to discuss the latest draft of the proposed Sales Promotion Regulation, the DMA would like to discuss the proposal with members who have experience of trying to implement pan-European sales promotion campaigns (see McDonalds promotion, right). The aim of the Regulation is to develop a legal system for the use of sales promotions across the EU.

JUNE 22 - Inserts Explained

This one-day workshop in London has been organised by the DMA's Inserts Council and will bring together speakers including Drayton Bird, Lesley Vernon, head of marketing communications at Alliance & Leicester and Carl Hopkins, managing director of JDA. The workshop will discuss how to use inserts effectively in campaigns. Book your place now at www.dma.org.uk/events.

29 - Full Brief Conference

This conference aims to provide a practical understanding of all current and forthcoming legislation so that delegates can ensure they don't fall foul of the law. In one day, senior experts will translate the legal jargon into actionable understanding through a series of presentations. The conference will include breakout sessions and takes place at The Dorchester in London. For more information contact jo@dma.org.uk

JULY

6 - Field Marketing Explained

This one-day workshop is for anyone who wants to find out more about taking advantage of the cost effectiveness and measurability of field marketing. It is ideal for people who are new to field marketing and includes case studies from npower, Sunsilk, Interbrew and KP. Contact jessica@dma.org.uk for more information.

8 - DMA Compliance Awareness Seminar

DMA members are reminded that they must attend at least one Awareness Seminar. To book your place visit www.dma.org.uk/events.

15 - DMA Summer Lunch

The social event of the summer calendar is the DMA Summer Lunch, sponsored by ClarityBlue. Due to popular demand, it is again being held in the Vilar Floral Hall at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Early bookings are recommended as last year's lunch sold out. Tables of 10 can be arranged, so you can sit with fellow practitioners.

20 - Door Drop Marketing - Annual Conference

With door drops used by 84 of the nation's top 100 advertisers, this conference at The Ambassadors Hotel, London promises to tell you why. The keynote speaker is Ralph Kugler, president of Unilever Home & Personal Care Europe and there will be case studies from companies including IKEA, COI Communications, the Salvation Army and Lurpak. To book your place contact Jessica@dma.org.uk.