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This technology is actually used quite frequently in some different industries. When you have a browser based e-mail system like that of SalesGenius, you can pretty much track anything.

I don't know if I'd call it Big Brotherish...I think its merely a tool that lets the sender to understand his prospect better, and provide the info that he or she is most interested in.

Lastly, purchasing and sales need not be an adversarial relationship. Without sales professionals, there would be no purchasing department. Without a purchasing department, business would dry up for sales professionals.

Great post, interesting concept. Thanks for letting me weigh in!

This dream is creepy and sad too, because the kind of salesperson that would resort to this kind of tricks to get to his customers has NO creativity or common sense. I don't think the idea will catch on though, since it's illegal, mostly.

if I would call it Big Brother’s...I think its merely a tool that lets the sender to understand his prospect better, and provide the info that he or she is most interested in.

I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help educate us on SalesGenius topics. I think that this kind of technology can be a great marketing tool if you know how to use it.

Well, I agree with you Matthew. I find it really useful and tricky in the same time. It can really help you in this complicated domain. Good luck!