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TCPA Regulations and Compliance: Complete Guide
TCPA Policy Updates: Key Changes Telemarketers Must Know in 2025 Significant updates to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) among other regulations are set to take effect in 2025, introducing stricter regulations for telemarketers. These changes aim to tighten consent requirements and streamline revocation processes,… Continue Reading
October 23, 2020
Defining Meaningful Metrics: 6 Soft KPIs to Measure Customer Preference Collection
Measuring metrics and data can be overwhelming and confusing. Have you ever had trouble deciding where to start? Do you remember our previous blog series 5 Key and Measurable Reasons to Adopt Preference Management? We discussed some hard KPIs that may be the initial motivator… Continue Reading
Tags: campaign ROI, customer conversion, customer experience, customer interaction, customer lifetime value, customer loyalty, customer retention, customer ROI, customer satisfaction, data, hard KPIs, Harvard business review, life-cycle stages, lifecycle of the customer, marketing ecosystems, marketing efficiency, metrics, performance measurement, preference management system, soft KPIs
April 2, 2018
Email Preference Center Best Practices
What Are Email Preference Centers? Email preference centers are a tool that can help your consumers decide how they want you to interact with them. Instead of just sending out emails on a regular timed basis, having a preference center allows customers to have more… Continue Reading
October 23, 2020
The Basics of DNC Scrubbing: What Is a Do Not Call (DNC) Scrubber and Why Do You Need It?
What Is the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry? The Do Not Call Registry is a database of phone numbers and contact information maintained by the United States government’s Federal Trade Commission. The phone numbers on this registry have revoked consent to be contacted by companies… Continue Reading
November 2, 2022
What is Consent Management, How it Works, & Why it’s Important for Data Compliance
Just a few years ago, companies could obtain and monetize their customers’ data in any way they wanted. But with the recent rollout of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies can no longer gather personal data without… Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
Do Insurance Companies Cover TCPA Damages?
The short answer is, not always. While some insurance policies may offer coverage for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations, it is not guaranteed, and businesses often find themselves facing substantial out-of-pocket costs. General liability and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance typically do not cover… Continue Reading
September 5, 2024
PossibleNOW and Jeff Jarvis have been featured in Total Retail’s Top 50 Tips of 2022 report
Original Article: TotalRetail Total Retail recently released the Top 50 Tips of 2022 report, comprised of the top 50 tips that have been featured throughout the year in Total Retail’s e-newsletter and website. We are excited to mention that PossibleNOW’s own Jeff Jarvis has been featured… Continue Reading
Tags: Jeff Jarvis, possiblenow, top 50 tips, top 50 tips of 2022, total retail, TotalRetail, zero-party, zero-party data
January 13, 2023
Data Silos Cause Communication Gaps
Summary Years ago, my mother called to say she’d visit at 5:00, but I forgot to tell my wife. When my mom arrived, the house was chaotic, and my wife was frustrated, saying it would have been nice to know in advance. This mirrors how… Continue Reading
Tags: communication, communication gaps, customer preferences, data, data silos, eric tejeda, possiblenow, preference management, preferences, tejeda
January 23, 2024
Difference Between Preferences & Consent
Summary The difference between a preference and consent can be understood through a simple analogy. A preference is like asking a friend if they want to play baseball; it’s an opt-in or opt-out choice for specific topics, such as outdoor gardening or power tools, in… Continue Reading
Tags: communication, Consent, customer preferences, eric tejeda, possiblenow, preference management, preferences, preferences and consent, tejeda
Integrate Do Not Call Compliance with Preferences
Summary Remember the cool kids in the 80s with Air Jordans, a Walkman, and Atari 2600? You can be the cool kid in marketing by implementing a consent and preference management solution. If you’re considering this, it’s a good time to also integrate a Do… Continue Reading
Tags: customer preferences, flavor, one flavor, possiblenow, preference management, preferences
January 22, 2024
Customer Preferences Require More Than One Flavor
Summary Do you think Starbucks would be successful if it only offered one flavor of coffee? Likely not. Just as people have varied coffee preferences, customers also have diverse communication preferences. For instance, some want basic product information, others enjoy detailed technical documents, and some… Continue Reading
Tags: customer preferences, flavor, one flavor, possiblenow, preference management, preferences
Give Customers Opt-Down Options
Summary Customer relationships can be as tricky as celebrity divorces, marked by irreconcilable differences. When a customer globally opts out of all communications, it’s like saying they never want to hear from you again. However, with some compromise, you have a 75% chance of saving… Continue Reading
Tags: enable compliance, organization, preference center, preference organization, preferences
Preference Center Organization
Summary You know that junk closet where you throw everything? We all have one. You don’t know where to put that unused DVD player, empty picture frame, or extra parts from your disposal, but you toss them in, knowing you’ll need them someday. Then, when… Continue Reading
Tags: enable compliance, organization, preference center, preference organization, preferences
January 20, 2024
Strategic Consultants Benefited Scotiabank
Summary One of the key reasons we decided to work with an external partner in building this tool is their expertise and knowledge of best practices. While we have technology expertise within our organization, we lack specific experience in managing preferences. We worked hard to… Continue Reading
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January 17, 2024
Best Practices for Managing Do Not Email Lists
Email remains one of the most effective marketing channels, but it also carries significant compliance obligations. Under the CAN-SPAM Act, businesses must maintain and honor a suppression list of recipients who have opted out of commercial email, ensuring those addresses are not used in future… Continue Reading
December 5, 2025
How Do Not Call Rules Apply to Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofits that engage in phone and text outreach are generally subject to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and certain baseline provisions of the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). While charitable organizations enjoy exemptions from some TSR requirements (particularly the National DNC Registry), those exemptions… Continue Reading
How to Train Your Call Center on DNC Rules
Training call center staff on Do Not Call (DNC) rules is a critical step for compliance. Regulations like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) set strict requirements for outbound calls, and violations can expose companies to significant penalties…. Continue Reading
How to Prevent Call Blocking and Flagging in Outbound Marketing
Outbound marketing teams face serious challenges due to the fact that legitimate business calls are often flagged as “Spam Likely” or blocked altogether. This damages revenue opportunities and erodes customer trust. To prevent these disruptions, businesses can take deliberate steps to strengthen their caller ID… Continue Reading
How to Use a Multi-Channel Strategy to Manage DNC Compliance
Outbound marketing compliance is complicated because every channel is regulated differently. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) set strict requirements for calls and texts, while other laws such as the CAN-SPAM Act and state consumer protection statutes govern… Continue Reading
December 4, 2025
The Privacy Laws Behind the Do Not Call Registry
Businesses that overlook Do Not Call (DNC) rules expose themselves to serious financial and reputational harm. Fines and lawsuit settlements over DNC violations can reach into the millions, and the legal battles often play out publicly, adding damage to brand credibility. The DNC carries so… Continue Reading
Using CRM Integration for Seamless DNC Compliance
The cost of non-compliance with Do Not Call (DNC) regulations is steep. Organizations that rely on telemarketing outreach face fines under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) that can reach $1,500 per violation, with total lawsuit settlements that… Continue Reading
How to Track Consent Alongside DNC Requests
Tracking consent and Do Not Contact (DNC) requests in separate systems increases the risk of compliance failures, especially under regulations like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). These laws require that businesses both honor opt-outs and maintain verifiable… Continue Reading
September 16, 2025
Can You Be Fined for Contacting a Customer Who Previously Opted Out?
Yes, you can be fined for contacting a customer who has opted out. Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), continuing to call or text someone after they have revoked consent can result in substantial financial penalties and… Continue Reading
September 11, 2025
How Do Not Contact Rules Apply to Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations are subject to Do Not Contact rules, but with some key differences from for-profit businesses. While tax-exempt charitable organizations may qualify for certain exemptions under the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), they are not broadly immune… Continue Reading
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