A method for performing automated telemarketing comprising receiving
potential customer data including a telephone number. A telephone call is
initiated to the telephone number using an auto-dialing device.
Notification is received at a voice platform that the potential customer
has answered the telephone call. The voice platform includes a
text-to-speech device and a speech recognition device. In response to
receiving the notification, a verbal greeting is sent to the potential
customer. The greeting is provided by the text-to-speech device. The
method further comprises conversing with the potential customer via the
voice platform in response to sending the verbal greeting. The conversing
includes receiving a message from the potential customer via the speech
recognition device. Information is provided to the potential customer
responsive to the message. The telephone call is ended responsive to the
conversing and telephone call data is transmitted to a database in
response to the telephone call ending.