Telephone surveys have, in the past, been the method most used by research companies based on positive response rates and broad access to most U.S. households. With the continuing evolution of online surveys and the depth of Internet penetration, marketers and researchers must consider the pros and cons of each method carefully prior to commencing a research project. This overview discusses a variety of issues and considerations related to telephone and online survey research with the aim of providing direction for firms in the initial stages of developing or reviewing their approach to this area of research.