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Julia Carcamo elected President of the Casino Direct Marketing Association30 March 2026(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Casino Direct Marketing Association announced that Julia Carcamo, founder of J. Carcamo & Associates and Casino Marketing Boot Camp, has been elected President of the organization. Carcamo brings decades of casino marketing expertise to the role, with a career built on helping regional casino operators build stronger brands, more effective loyalty programs, and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results. Founded over 20 years ago, the CDMA has been a cornerstone of professional development for casino marketers throughout the industry. Carcamo’s election continues the organization’s tradition of leadership rooted in deep industry expertise and a genuine commitment to elevating the craft. Known throughout the industry for her strategic thinking, Carcamo has long championed the power of education and collaboration as drivers of industry growth. Luigi Mastropietro, Chairman and co-founder of the CDMA, expressed strong confidence in the transition of leadership: “Julia is exactly the leader the Casino Direct Marketing Association needs at this moment. She has spent her career not just practicing casino marketing at the highest level, but actively investing in the growth of other marketers across the industry. Her deep expertise, her passion for education, and her unwavering commitment to the profession make her the perfect fit to carry our mission forward. I have every confidence that under her leadership, the CDMA will continue to grow as the essential professional home for casino marketers everywhere," said Luigi Mastropietro, Chairman & Co-Founder, Casino Direct Marketing Association. Carcamo expressed her enthusiasm for the role and the work ahead: “I am deeply honored to serve as President of the Casino Direct Marketing Association and genuinely excited about what we can accomplish together. Our mission — to advance the casino marketing profession through education, collaboration, and innovation — is more relevant today than it has ever been. Our industry is evolving rapidly, and the marketers leading that evolution deserve a strong professional community behind them. I look forward to working closely with our incredible board and our members to ensure the CDMA continues to grow, inspire, and deliver real value to the people who are shaping the future of this profession." "Carcamo assumes the presidency effective immediately and will work alongside the CDMA board to set priorities for the organization’s next chapter, with an emphasis on expanding educational offerings, strengthening member engagement, and fostering cross-industry collaboration that keeps casino marketers ahead of an ever-changing landscape," said Julia Carcamo, President, Casino Direct Marketing Association. |