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Average Direct Marketing Response Rates in 2010
According to the DMA's 2010 Response Rate Trend Report, here are the average direct marketing response rates in 2010 for telemarketing, email, direct mail, catalogs and paid search.
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VoteByPhone To Win A $100 Gift Card
We're down to the Final Four, and we want to find out who you think will become the Men's NCAA Basketball Champion by using our new VoteByPhone application for real-time polls over the phone.
In fact, we're so curious we're going to give away a $100 gift card to a voter.
Here's the contest:
Blog Post Roundup - July to September 2009
Here are some of my favorite posts from the past 3 months, July - September 2009:
The Starbucks of Telecom
In a blog post on TMCnet.com late yesterday, Peter Radizeski of RAD-INFO cited a Twitter Exchange he had with Alex Balashov of Evariste Systems. They discussed everything "from long distance to calling card to SIP trunking" on Twitter, then Peter recapped the discussion in a blog post.
Connect with us on Twitter
Are you on Twitter? Send us a tweet. We love to follow our customers! http://twitter.com/ifbyphone
Have a story you want us to share? Talk to us about getting featured on our blog.
Introducing Version 3.0
We're excited and you should be too. Ifbyphone has a brand new look--including a new website and a new customer portal--thanks to input, feedback and requests from YOU, the Ifbyphone community.
What's New In Version 3
New Overview Dashboard
You can now see your account info, a call summary of the last 24 hours - 30 days, a list of your phone numbers and how they are routed, recent account activity, upcoming broadcasts & conference calls, and news all on one dashboard in your account.
8 Favorite Posts
Here are 8 posts I've written that I think are worth taking another look at . . .
Voice Broadcasting: 17 Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Provider
Internet Telephony Magazine's Product of the Year Award Goes To Ifbyphone
We're excited to announce that Ifbyphone has been recognized by Internet Telephony Magazine as a recipient of its 2008 Product of the Year Award.
Ifbyphone's New YouTube Channel
We've recently opened up a YouTube channel. The channel includes our demo videos about conference calling on the iPhone, virtual receptionist, sales & marketing, trackable phone numbers, & voice broadcasting.
Control Your Destiny in 2009
It's a brand new year, the time of renewal, resolutions and optimism. IfByPhone had a great 2008, and we're looking forward to another great year including some exciting new applications and features in the coming weeks and months.
Ifbyphone On Twitter
Are you on Twitter?
Yes? Follow Ifbyphone On Twitter.
No? You can sign up for Twitter.
Then, read this neat post on an Ifbyphone / Twitter Phone Call Mashup.
Top 10 Cool & Free Text Message & Toll Free Services For Your Cell Phone
Here are 10 of our favorite Free SMS or Toll-Free services that help you access information from your phone. Have an idea for a new one? We'll show you how to use Ifbyphone's phone mashup technology to create your own toll-free information service. Create it for yourself, your friends, or your business.
10. TellMe - Call 800-555-Tell to get info on sports, news, weather, stocks, and horoscopes.
