Targeted marketing communication systems (TMCSs) and corresponding methods are described that enable ongoing focused marketing communication between participating vendors and participating subscribers. The TMCS rewards a participating subscriber with points for reporting activity data (e.g., recurring subscriber activity, automobile mileage, cellular telephone minutes, long-distance telephone minutes, etc.) and for undertaking additional tasks such as completing surveys and questionnaires. The points are redeemable for discounts on goods and services provided by participating vendors. The locus of interaction between vendor and subscriber is a TMCS interface. The TMCS provides vendors with the opportunity of developing long-term exposure to brands and goods and services resulting in higher levels of subscriber loyalty and purchasing. The TMCS provides subscribers with the opportunity to acquire greater knowledge of vendor goods and services and secure discounts on such goods and services through the TMCS.