Telemarketers

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.



 


QUESTION: Should the General Assembly approve legislation that would allow
Rhode Islanders to opt on to a “do not call” list to avoid being contacted by
telemarketers?


Yes: 80%


No: 20%


 


QUESTION: If such legislation is approved, will you opt on to a “do not
call” list?


Yes: 80%


No: 20%


 


QUESTION: When contacted at home after work by a telemarketer, what is
your most common response?



I listen politely to the person’s full pitch before ending the conversation: 0%



I break into pitch as quickly as possible to end the call: 60%



I hang up immediately: 20%



Depends on the call, but I listen to the pitch and consider whether I am interested: 20%


 


QUESTION: Does your company or organization use telemarketing either for
sales or promotional efforts?


Yes: 33%


No: 67%


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