Affiliations
Market Directions is actively involved in associations that support and promote excellence and growth in the industries we serve.
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
The Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
The American Marketing Association is a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide. AMA’s principal roles are:
- Improving - Advancing marketing competencies, practice and thought leadership.
- Promoting - Being an advocate for marketing and promoting its importance, efficacy and ethics.
- Supporting - Being an essential resource for marketing information, education/training and relationships.
Business Marketing Association (BMA)
The Business Marketing Association is the leading professional resource for B2B marketers and communicators. BMA has earned the respect and loyalty of members by following a simple, three-part strategic vision. BMA intends to remain the primary repository of the best in business-to-business marketing information and resources, attracting the best practitioners and promoting the best practices in the industry.
The Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO)
CASRO is the “Voice and Values” of the survey research industry by:
- Promoting a rigorous code of conduct that enhances the image of survey research and protects the public’s rights and privacy
- Advocating our industry’s effective self-regulation when legislators propose bills that threaten legitimate survey research
- Championing legitimate research companies and marginalize disreputable research “pretenders” who threaten to tarnish the industry’s reputation and alienate respondents
CASRO requires members to adhere to the CASRO Code of Standards and Ethics for Survey Research, a tough, internationally-cited set of standards, which has long been the benchmark for the industry.
National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA)
The National Agri-Marketing Association serves the food and fiber industry, focusing on members' professional development by providing access to solutions and opportunities in agribusiness.
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
The National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 935,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 12.8 million people.
Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)
The Product Development and Management Association is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. PDMA’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management.
Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is a global nonprofit membership organization for everyone involved in creating and managing business knowledge. Their mission is to enhance the success of members through leadership, education, advocacy, and networking.
Specifically, SCIP provides education and networking opportunities for business professionals working in the rapidly growing field of competitive intelligence (the legal and ethical collection and analysis of information regarding the capabilities, vulnerabilities, and intentions of business competitors).
