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Q&A About MDR's Acquisition of MKTG Assets
MDR recently acquired the education assets of MKTG Education Services, formerly known as CMG. Effective July 6, 2007, all prior MKTG Education Services account management, customer service, and data assets will be managed and fulfilled by MDR. This investment gives our customers the most extensive coverage and the highest quality information available today across the K-12, College, Early Childhood, and Library markets.

The following Q&A will help answer some of your immediate questions:


Service Questions

How do I place list and email orders?
MDR Sales Representatives are available at 800-333-8802 to discuss your College, K-12, Early Childhood, and Library list needs. Customers can also get counts and place orders online at www.schooldata.com.

How quickly should I expect my order to be fulfilled?
Customers not requiring special processing should expect fulfillment of list and email orders within 24-48 hours.

Who can help me with my billing and payment questions?
If you have an outstanding invoice from MKTG for service prior to July 6, please contact Donna Collemer, a D&B Receivables Representative, at 610-882-6640. For bills related to any MDR-provided service after July 6, please contact D&B Receivables at 800-872-4324 or contact your MDR Sales Representative for assistance.

I had a special pricing agreement with MKTG.
Will MDR honor it?

MDR will honor signed contractual pricing agreements moving forward and will be evaluating all other documented special pricing over the next 90 days. Any orders fulfilled during the next 90 days will honor informal pricing arrangements established at MKTG.

Who can help me with a pending order that was not fulfilled before this acquisition?
MDR will be managing all product orders after July 6. Please call us at
800-333-8802 so we can help you with your order.

Data and Product Questions

How does this acquisition impact my lists and email needs?
You can expect to receive even more high-quality College, K-12, Library, and InfoBuyer lists and email contacts to help you drive your marketing and sales plans. MDR has been the education market leader in providing customers the most broad, deep, and accurate information available. Our seasoned sales team will help you target and reach the best contacts for your products—from early childhood through college as well as in the business and consumer markets. Starting right away, you can contact an MDR Representative at 800-333-8802 to discuss your list, email, sales lead, market research, and analytic needs.

Are there immediate plans to discontinue any products provided by MKTG Education?
No. MKTG's education assets will be integrated into the MDR product line, and InfoBuyers adds a new offering for MDR customers.

How will the College data change?
We are combining two industry-leading college databases, and you will benefit from the unique data elements both files offer. You can expect high levels of accuracy and coverage from MDR.

Is there a College course code conversion table available?
Yes, we can provide you with equivalent MDR course codes for MKTG data through our College Companion. Contact an MDR Sales Representative at 800-333-8802 for assistance with these conversions.

When will the MKTG data be integrated into MDR’s education products?
Over the next 90 days, MDR will be matching, verifying, and adding unique data elements to our database of education information.

Who should I call for customer support?
MDR’s superior customer service model is built on providing you a dedicated sales representative to understand and deliver on your needs. An MDR Representative has been assigned to your account, and you will be hearing from them in the next few days. For immediate assistance, you may call 800-333-8802.

How can I learn more about the products and services available?
Your MDR Representative will be contacting you in the next few days. You may call them immediately with any questions at 800-333-8802.

You will also be receiving product information and catalogs in the mail over the next few weeks. Our Web site, schooldata.com, provides comprehensive information about our products and services, and you may sign up to be alerted to other product updates at schooldata.com/welcometomdr.

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MDR is the leading provider of sales and marketing information for education. MDR products and services are powered by the most complete, current, and accurate education databases available in the industry and are supported with consultation and delivery by a world-class customer support team. From comprehensive mailing lists and powerful e-marketing programs to sales contacts and actionable leads, custom market research, and market trend analysis, MDR has helped businesses grow in the education market for the past 38 years.

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