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Is Cold Calling Legal? Important Cold Call Laws, Regulations, and Etiquette [+ Best Practices for Telemarketing]

Hubspot

But these days, there’s been quite a bit of discourse circulating regarding whether or not cold calling is even a legal method anymore. Cold calling is legal in most places, it remains a legitimate practice within the realms of ethical sales and marketing strategies. In this post, I’m going to finally set the record straight.

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U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13

Martech

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on fake and AI-generated customer reviews takes effect on Oct. The FTC’s previous efforts to combat fake reviews on a case-by-case basis was stymied by a lack of penalties and enforceable rules, the commission said in a statement. The rule was in the works for nearly two years.

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How to Avoid False Advertising and Misleading Claims with Legal Translation

Sales Pop!

False advertising refers to a misrepresentation of a product or service, often through misleading or unproven claims, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission. For international businesses in advertising, many rely on legal translations to ensure that all parties understand their rights and responsibilities.

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Everything You Need to Know About Sales Commission in 2019 (For Reps & Leaders)

Hubspot

If your sales organization is struggling to strike a balance between company requirements and the compensation needs of employees, it's likely time to reevaluate your compensation plan and commission structure. Luckily, I've compiled some resources for you to determine the best sales commission structure for your sales team or yourself.

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Brand Protection: The complete guide by Adthena

Search Engine Land

This way, they essentially steal commissions unrightfully. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Trademarks: These are unique words, symbols or phrases that identify the source of your goods or services. What are the risks of affiliative ad-hijacking? They help distinguish your brand from competitors.

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Quota Relief: How and Why to Give It to Your Salespeople

Salesforce

Negative PR event affecting company reputation: Customers are often concerned about purchasing products or services after a negative PR event, such as a cybersecurity breach or widely publicized lawsuit. Common benefits include: Increased retention Sales representatives depend on commissions to support themselves and their families.

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The Laws Marketers Need to Know to Avoid Legal Backlash

Hubspot

Choose a reputable email service provider (ESP). JPM Accelerated Services-associated defendants were fined $5.9 In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published revised guidelines to its FTC Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. million, and fines of $3.2 And Now, Some Legalese.

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