| 2. The law excludes all market research companies
(such as BRG Research Services) from the do not
call list laws. The following list explains some
frequently asked questions in regards to the law
on marketing research:
"There's a law that says you can't
call me"
Most types of opinion and marketing research studies
are exempt under the law that congress recently
passed. That law was passed to regulate the activities
of the telemarketing industry. This is a legitimate
research call. Your opinions count!
"I'm on a do-not-call list. I'm
going to report you"
Congress has exempted marketing research studies
from the laws that regulate telemarketers because
they recognize the value of your opinions. Your
opinions are important to us.
"What's the difference between you
and a telemarketer?"
As researchers, we simply want to ask your opinions
about products and services you use.
Telemarketers attempt to sell you something.
"Are you going to sell me something?"
No. I'm simply interested in your opinions. Legitimate
opinion and marketing researchers will never try
to sell you anything.
"Take my name off of your call list."
I understand how the law might be confusing, but
research calls are not included in the regulations
that apply to telemarketing calls. However, if
you do not wish to participate in our legitimate
research project, we respect your right to do
that.
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