Crucial for Consent: Explicitly state the purpose of collecting the phone number and how it will be used for communication/marketing. Obtain clear consent for specific types of messages (e.g., "I agree to receive SMS alerts" vs. "I agree to receive marketing messages via WhatsApp").
Data Captured: Phone number, along with any associated behavioral data from Telegram.
Behavioral Data (for Segmentation, Not Direct Retargeting on Telegram Ads):
Bot Interactions: Track button clicks (e.g., product_X_info, pricing_page_view, demo_request_abandoned), specific commands used, and completion rates of bot flows.
Content Engagement (Channels/Bots): Track which external links (UTM-tracked) users click on from your Telegram channel or bot to visit your website.
Quiz/Survey Responses (Zero-Party Data): Explicitly asked preferences, pain points, industry, etc.
Tools: Advanced Telegram bot platforms (ManyChat, BotHelp), web analytics (Google Analytics with UTMs).
Phase 2: Integrating Telegram Data with External Ad Platforms
Once you have the consented first-party new zealand telegram mobile phone number list data, the next step is to integrate it with your chosen advertising platforms.
CRM as the Central Data Hub:
Strategy: Your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM) should be the master record for all your customer data. Data collected from Telegram (email, phone, tags, custom fields) flows into the CRM.
Integration:
Direct Bot-to-CRM Integration: Many bot platforms offer native CRM integrations.
Integration Platforms (Zapier, Integromat/Make): Essential for connecting Telegram bots to CRMs and then CRMs to ad platforms.
Custom APIs: For highly specific or large-scale integrations.
Creating Custom Audiences on External Ad Platforms:
Mechanism: Ad platforms like Facebook Ads (Meta Ads Manager), Google Ads, and LinkedIn Ads allow you to upload lists of customer data (primarily email addresses or phone numbers) to create "Custom Audiences." These platforms then match your data against their user base to build a retargeting audience.