Noun
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cold calling (uncountable)
(marketing) The practice of making unsolicited telephone calls or house calls to potential clients, voters or other groups in order to drum up custom or investigate intentions
cold-calling (uncountable)
Alternative spelling of cold calling
cold-calling
But Mashburn’s ire was specifically due to Papadopoulos’ antics — “Mashburn just wanted (Papadopoulos) to go away because he had been cold-calling embassies and using the campaign to bolster his own profile,” investigators wrote. Source: Internet
Donors should be wise to cold-calling, fake websites, and direct messaging, and only use crowdfunding sites that verify the legitimacy of the fundraiser and guarantee refunds if the page is later found to be fraudulent. Source: Internet
As a salesman, Mr. Caldwell was relentless, cold-calling his targets repeatedly, sometimes months after they had turned him down on the last opportunity – just to tell them they had missed out on a payday. Source: Internet
He hustled consulting gigs, going door to door and cold-calling local businesses. Source: Internet
Experience in prospecting opportunities and cold-calling would definitely be helpful. Source: Internet
“Our research has shown that bad practices like persistent and pushy cold-calling are rife among firms that have no oversight from a regulatory body. Source: Internet