International firms operating in overseas markets often face numerous channel-related problems which can adversely affect their performance. Direct marketing, by eliminating middlemen but not necessarily their functions, provides a feasible alternative for establishing marketing presence overseas. The international direct marketing potential of a target country can be determined by examining its global environmental trends and direct marketing infrastructure.
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