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2007 NAICS Definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating call centers that initiate or receive communications for others-via telephone, facsimile, email, or other communication modes-for purposes such as: (1) promoting clients' products or services, (2) taking orders for clients, (3) soliciting contributions for a client; and (4) providing information or assistance regarding a client's products or services. These establishments do not own the product or provide the services they are representing on behalf of clients.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Answering telephone calls and relaying messages to clients--are classified in U.S. Industry 561421, Telephone Answering Services;
• Organizing and conducting fundraising campaigns on a contract or fee basis, that may include telephone solicitation services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561499, All Other Business Support Services; and
• Gathering, recording, tabulating, and presenting marketing and public opinion data, that may include telephone canvassing services--are classified in Industry 541910, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Floral wire services (i.e., telemarketing services)
• Order-taking for clients over the internet
• Telemarketing bureaus
• Telemarketing services on a contract or fee basis
• Telephone call centers
• Telephone solicitation services on a contract or fee basis
• Wire services (i.e., telemarketing services), floral