Telemarketing

usgb/ˈtelimɑːrkɪtɪŋ/
noun

The activity of selling products or services over the phone.

The company uses telemarketing to reach its potential customers.
Visual representation of "telemarketing" - The activity of selling products or services over the phone.

Often appears as...

  • telemarketing campaign
  • telemarketing call
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Commercial Calls

Telemarketing usually involves calls to a list of potential customers to sell products or services.

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He works in telemarketing, making commercial calls to people about insurance plans.
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Unscheduled Contact

Telemarketing calls are not scheduled and might be received at any time.

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I received a telemarketing call while having dinner last night.
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Persuasive Language

Telemarketing uses convincing language to make the product or service appealing.

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The telemarketing agent used persuasive words to describe the benefits of the new smartphone.
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