Question

Lynn Amherst is a sales associate for Excel Realty. Lynn is preparing a classified ad for a listed property. The company's phone number is 1-800-222-1010. Lynn's cell phone number is 1-800-333-2020. Which excerpt conforms to the rule regarding advertising?
a. Call Lynn at Excel Realty 222-1010.
b. Call Lynn Amherst, licensed sales associate, 222-1010.
c. For information, call Lynn at 333-2020.
d. Call Lynn Amherst, Excel Realty 333-2020 (cell).

Answer 1

Answer: d. Call Lynn Amherst, Excel Realty 333-2020 (cell).

Explanation:

When Advertising it is best to state contact details in terms of what type they are. Lynn in this case should specify to her intended audience that the phone number listed is Lynn's cell phone number so that they do not believe it to be the company's phone number.