/ˈtelɪˌmɑːkɪtɪŋ/noun[U](alsotelephone selling, UK alsotelesales)
Definition
›COMMERCE, MARKETINGthe activity of selling a product or service by phone: Last year, the firm spent almost 60% of its revenue on telemarketing and direct mail.a telemarketing company/firmtelemarketing fraud/scamsPeople who believe they are victims of telemarketing fraud should call our Consumer Protection Division.We are experts in teaching effective techniques for successful telephone selling.She works in telesales.