Direct marketers are expecting to make little change in their hiring plans this quarter, according to a survey from by Bernhart Associates Executive Search, Owatonna, MN.

Direct marketers are expecting to make little change in their hiring plans this quarter, according to a survey from by Bernhart Associates Executive Search, Owatonna, MN.

Data analysts and direct marketing campaign developers will be in high demand when the economy turns around, according to DM executive recruiters. And

One third of all companies are reporting hiring freezes, up from 26% last quarter, according to a study of hiring practices in the direct marketing industry.

Falling stock prices, corporate scandals and sagging consumer confidence are causing some direct marketers to rethink their hiring plans, according to

More than two-thirds of direct marketing companies responding to the latest Bernhart Associates Employment Survey plan to add to staff before the end

Nearly one in four direct marketing firms report hiring freezes, up from 31% in the fall and 20% last spring, according to an e-mail survey from Bernhart

Employment prospects in the direct marketing industry may become a bit brighter in the coming months but trouble still remains, according to a new survey from executive search firm Wheaton/Bernhart, Owatonna, MN.

A hiring freeze remains in place at many direct marketing companies with 30% reporting a freeze compared to 21% in March, according to a recent survey.

As the economy continues its downhill spiral, direct marketers are not expected to pull in the help wanted signs. According to a survey conducted by Bernhart