Issue 23

Trump Picks Big Tech Foe Carr to Lead the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Brendan Carr to chair the FCC. In a statement released on November 17, Trump noted that “(Carr) will end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America’s Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America.” Eric Troutman, who posted an extensive breakdown of what the Carr pick might mean for the lead gen industry on TCPAWorld, notes that Carr has already spelled out his vision for the FCC in Project 2025, the political initiative published by the Heritage Foundation. In Project 2025, Carr noted “[t]he FCC needs to change course and bring new urgency to achieving four main goals: i) Reining in Big Tech; ii) Promoting national security; iii) Unleashing economic prosperity; and iv) Ensuring FCC accountability and good governance.”

FCC's 1:1 Consent Rule Still Very Much a Thing
So does the Carr pick mean that the FCC is going to pull back the one-to-one consent rule going into effect on January 27? Sensing industry reservation and doubt, the FCC issued a statement on November 19 noting that the rule is still set to go into effect on the scheduled date. If you’re looking for regulatory guidance and market insights into how to navigate these challenges, check out this recap of a recent webinar led by LeadsCon OG Joey Liner.

Convoso Launches New TCPA RND Lookup Tool
Earlier this month, Convoso launched a tool to help companies navigate the TCPA FCC’s Reassigned Numbers Database. "This tool is essential for outbound sales teams operating in a heavily regulated environment," said Daniel Foppen, VP Product at Convoso. The new feature scores and verifies the phone owner for all leads in a contact list. Foppen added, "It empowers our customers to maximize sales performance while minimizing compliance risks." In related news, it looks like Urban Outfitters has been hit with a major TCPA class action suit for unsolicited texts.

DMS Sells ClickDealer to iMonMedia
In a press release issued on November 4, DMS noted that they received court approval to sell its core business assets to its lenders and its ClickDealer subsidiaries to global performance marketing company iMonMedia. The company will continue operating as usual during the transition period. The sale is expected to close later in the fourth quarter of 2024, allowing DMS to focus on its future growth and innovation.

LeadsCon Vegas Returns to the MGM Grand!
Don’t forget! LeadsCon 2025 takes place April 7-9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The initial slate of speakers was announced earlier this month and we’re so excited for what we have in store for April. Take a moment now to save the date and register to lock into the lowest rate.

LeadsPedia: Driving Innovation Forward
Last month, LeadsPedia launched powerful new features to enhance your workflow efficiency. Our Branded Ping Tree Offers ensure compliance with the latest industry regulations, while the One-Step Call Ping Tree simplifies partner integrations by consolidating price, duration, and transfer details into a single step. Discover the impact today. Schedule a meeting with our team to see these tools in action and position your business for success in 2025!