An automated method, performed by a computer-based system, for promoting responses to advertisements via a service provider (SP) network includes wirelessly transmitting a message to a mobile communication device when the mobile communication device is within a predetermined boundary range of an advertising location. The message includes a telephone number for responding to an advertisement. The subscriber is compensated based on a variety of criteria that includes responding to the advertisement by calling the telephone number. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.