American Teleservices Association

The American Teleservices Association (ATA) represents the contact centers, trainers, consultants and equipment suppliers that initiate, facilitate and generate telephone, Internet and e-mail sales, service and support. Contact centers offer traditional and interactive services that support the e-commerce revolution, provide specialized customer service for Fortune 500 companies and generate annual sales of more than $500 billion.

The ATA represents members’ interests by advocating on Capitol Hill and in statehouses nationwide, providing advanced professional education opportunities, defending the teleservices industry in the public realm and acting as the industry’s information clearinghouse.

Direct Marketing Association

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is the leading global trade association of business and nonprofit organizations that use and support direct marketing tools and techniques.

DMA advocates industry standards for responsible marketing, promotes relevance as the key to reaching consumers with desirable offers and provides cutting-edge research, education and networking opportunities to improve results throughout the entire direct marketing process. Founded in 1917, DMA today has more than 4,800 corporate, affiliate and chapter members from the United States and 46 other nations, including 55 companies listed on the Fortune 100.

LIMRA

LIMRA International is a worldwide association providing research, consulting and other services to nearly 850 insurance and financial services companies in more than 60 countries. LIMRA was established in 1916 to help its member companies maximize their marketing effectiveness.

Securities and Insurance Licensing Association

The Securities and Insurance Licensing Association was established in October 1990. The purpose of this organization is to bring together licensing experts whose occupations encompass all aspects of licensing and registration, including, but not limited to the licensing and registration of agents, agencies, adjusters, brokers, companies, producers, securities dealers and third-party administrators, and such auxiliary occupations as administration, regulation, testing, education, publishing and reporting as related to the financial services industry.