Another Call

I got another call from agents asking if I want to apply for a new credit card or a loan. I think they got my name and number from a telemarketing list. I used to wonder how they get the names and numbers of people to call to until a friend told me that there are companies that have telemarketing lists and they even have a direct mailing list if you want to send out something to the house of your prospective clients. They say that direct marketing is one of the most effective forms of customer acquisition and I agree with them. I did not apply for a new card but I referred an officemate who wanted one and I think the agent was able to convince her. :)