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The Future is Beyond Bright for Mobile Marketing

January 28, 2015 by
Mobile usage continues to grow globally. Photo credits: feuillu. The world is going mobile. An unprecedented 91 percent of adults in the United States now own a mobile phone, and that number increases steadily each year. From a business perspective, mobile marketing is becoming increasingly popular with companies that are interested in reaching a growing… View Article

The 4 Keys to Successfully Marketing to Millennials

January 26, 2015 by
Text message marketing is an effective way to reach Millennial consumers. Photo credits: micurs. Millennials are widely known as one of the most tech-savvy generations. A recent survey estimates that 85 percent of consumers in the 18 to 34 age bracket own smartphones. For businesses interested in reaching this powerful customer segment, mobile marketing is… View Article

The Fundamentals of Long Code Text Messaging

January 19, 2015 by
Group texts can help your business engage with new customers. There’s a lot of buzz in the mobile marketing world about short code versus long code text messaging. Both are used frequently by marketing teams interested in engaging with potential customers. But there is some confusion about the differences between the two, and whether or… View Article

3 Ways to Get Everyone Talking About Your Contest

January 17, 2015 by
Contests are a great way to promote your business. Your business just launched its first contest. The prize package is amazing and the entry process is simple. The only issue is that you aren’t getting as many entries as you’d anticipated. Since you’ve already tested out the entry form for ease of use with numerous… View Article

The Importance of Emergency Text Message Alerts

January 8, 2015 by
Group texts help people prepare in the event of an emergency. Emergency group text alerts have the potential to save thousands of lives. The immediate nature of text messaging ensures that important alerts are received quickly, and organizations are using mobile to share information in many different ways. College students can sign up to receive… View Article

3 Ways to Use Bulk Text Messaging for New Year’s Eve

December 23, 2014 by
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate. Photo credit: ginnerobot. It’s hard to believe that a new year is just around the corner. If your business is planning a special event to celebrate, you may be in the midst of your marketing efforts to get the word out to potential customers. New Year’s Eve… View Article

How Old MacDonald Can Use Group Texting On His Farm

December 23, 2014 by
Farmers are using group texting to improve communication with staff and vendors. Photo credit: Jim Fischer Thinking about a farm likely conjures up picturesque images of a red barn set against the backdrop of rolling green fields filled with livestock. Chances are mobile technology is not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet many… View Article

Let’s Talk About Tone: Are Your Texts Pushing the Right Buttons?

December 18, 2014 by
Using the right tone in your text message marketing campaigns is important. Text messaging has become a popular channel for businesses interested in sharing promotional messages with potential customers. But as with anything else, some text message marketing efforts are more effective than others. The success of a text campaign often depends on the tone… View Article

How Mass Texting Can Spur Charitable Giving

December 16, 2014 by
Mass texting is a great way to get the attention of potential donors. Photo credits: English106 According to recent data, a whopping 91 percent of adults now own cell phones. If you are interested in connecting with a new audience or reaching existing customers, mobile represents an important opportunity for your business. In recent years,… View Article