Description: This is an editorial by Nancy Manning. From News Direct, June 2007, Issue No. 56.

Description: NewsDirect is undergoing a redesign! The MAD Section Council is working with SOA staff to design and implement a new format. We are moving to the next generation of electronic newsletters—one that will incorporate design features consistent with SOA standards and that will give you, our section members, more flexibility in accessing the newsletter.

Description: Editor's Note from the January 2007 issue of NewsDirect.

Description: Happy 2008 from the Marketing and Distribution Section Council!! As we begin 2008, let's review some of the MaD accomplishments from 2007: Product Implementation Survey–summarized for the membership and presented in several venues. Development of the first version of a Subject Matter Expert List Implemented a membership and marketing plan–initial efforts included conducting the survey described elsewhere in this issue. Continuing Education–MaD continues to sponsor and/or co-sponsor sessions at SOA meetings and other functions. Worked with SOA Staff to archive old issues of NewsDirect, including developing better search criteria for easier access. From News Direct Newsletter, January 2008, Issue No. 57.