September 11, 2025
Welcome to InsideCBM - your trusted source for the latest on TCPA compliance, marketing automation, and consent-based lead generation.
What’s inside:
🚨 Heads up - FTC raises DNC Registry fees
🔥 Trending topics - Texas expands mini-TCPA
🎥 ICYMI - The future of compliant insurance outreach
🎧 Podcast pick - Unlock higher conversions with Lysticle
🤝 Partner spotlight - Snapchat
💻 Featured jobs - Help shape the future of consent-based marketing
🚨 HEADS UP!
FTC raises Do-Not-Call Registry fees for telemarketers
Starting October 1, 2025, the FTC will raise fees for accessing the National Do-Not-Call (DNC) Registry. Costs per area code rise from $80 to $82, with the maximum annual fee capped at $22,626. Telemarketers must scrub the DNC list to avoid TCPA penalties—up to $1,500 per call for violations.
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🔥 TRENDING TOPICS
Texas expands mini-TCPA: New rules for telemarketers
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas SB 140 reshapes telemarketing law. Texts count as calls, private lawsuits with $500–$5,000 penalties are allowed, and stricter compliance rules apply. Businesses must update policies now to avoid costly exposure.
Read more on JD Supra
Court demands more detail in TCPA DNC claims
In Bell v. Hawx Services (Sept. 2025), a court dismissed a TCPA DNC case, ruling that plaintiffs must provide more than vague claims of “solicitation.” Without specifics on call content, allegations won’t survive—raising the bar for pleading such cases.
Read more on TCPA World
Sales automation: The missing link in modern sales
Only 26% of leaders use sales automation—yet it’s proven to boost ROI, cut costs, and free teams from repetitive tasks. From lead scoring to follow-ups, automation gives reps time to focus on what really matters: Building relationships and closing deals.
Read more on Yahoo! Finance
FTC secures $45M settlement for deceptive lead generation
The FTC reached a $45M settlement with MediaAlpha over deceptive health insurance lead generation. Allegations included fake government ties, false testimonials, and abusive telemarketing, including DNC violations.
Read more on Covington
🎥 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
AI + in-call consent: The future of compliant insurance outreach
As budgets shift from leads to inbound calls, compliance takes center stage. Watch our webinar to learn how AI-powered in-call consent keeps insurance carriers TCPA-compliant while boosting ROI and customer trust.
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WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
In this episode of LeadGen Insider, Kurt Snyder sits down with Rohan Kakkar, the founder of Lysticle, to explore how this powerful new SaaS tool is saving time, boosting conversions, and streamlining affiliate marketing.
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