The latest gimmick. You get a cold sales call. Usually with no caller ID or at best only reflecting the number. They have your (first) name and want to follow up with you because you expressed an interest in one of their products. "How did I do that" I ask. Well, I see here you downloaded a whitepaper regarding some product or service I never heard of.
I no longer download random whitepapers just because of this. If I see a product or service I'm interested in, I ask my reseller to get me information.
This trick NO LONGER WORKS. People are wising up to the tactic. Don't even bother calling me telling me I expressed interest in your product unless I really did! It is a turn off and will result in a VERY short conversation (and depending upon my mood at the time, it could be quite unfriendly).
The latest gimmick. You get a cold sales call. Usually with no caller ID or at best only reflecting the number. They have your (first) name and want to follow up with you because you expressed an interest in one of their products. "How did I do that" I ask. Well, I see here you downloaded a whitepaper regarding some product or service I never heard of.
I no longer download random whitepapers just because of this. If I see a product or service I'm interested in, I ask my reseller to get me information.
This trick NO LONGER WORKS. People are wising up to the tactic. Don't even bother calling me telling me I expressed interest in your product unless I really did! It is a turn off and will result in a VERY short conversation (and depending upon my mood at the time, it could be quite unfriendly).