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When to choose SMS over other communication methods

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One of the main concerns for many organisations is evaluating which method of communication will most successfully drive customer engagement. It is now possible to reach customers using a range of techniques, including SMS, email, push notifications and many more. Though there are several popular marketing channels, it can be difficult to determine when it is appropriate to use each one and how to strike a good balance between delivering information customers desire at the moments they wish to receive it. Instant to send, immediate to pick up Mobile correspondence has become the most impactful communication channel due to its colossal growth in recent years, achieving an astounding 85% penetration […]

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Is SMS marketing too intrusive?

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SMS is arguably the most popular method of daily communication across the globe, therefore it comes as no surprise that marketers are implementing a growing number of SMS campaigns for their businesses. In order to evoke the desired results from the texts that are being sent to their customers, businesses must learn how to efficiently implement SMS marketing strategies. However, one of the hardest balances for marketers to strike is to carry out a campaign which is not too invasive for their customers, yet simultaneously is forward enough to drive a positive reaction. Striking the balance When considering companies who have already carried out SMS campaigns, it is clear several […]

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SMS over Push Notifications

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Companies are constantly searching for ways in which to further engage their customers via the use of apps, as the number of people owning a smartphone continues to increase. Aside from actions such as calling, emailing and text messaging, it’s clear to see why apps can dominate users’ mobile phone usage. Harvard Business Review, stated that mobile consumers spend an estimated 82% of their mobile minutes on apps in comparison to the mere 18% that is spent on browsing the web, taking phone calls and texting. Furthermore, they estimated that we each have almost 40 apps on our phones, but use a mere 15 on a regular basis. However, this […]

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The bigger picture: Why the perfect SMS message doesn’t always give you results

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With the ever-growing number of mobile-oriented consumers, sending text messages to customers who have signed up to receive them can be an extremely effective tool to drive sales, build brand loyalty and broaden a customer base. Marketing managers can create an excellently worded, perfectly timed text message containing an SMS offer which is extremely enticing to its recipients, however, if the journey the user has to then take after deciding to initiate the call to action is a long winded or complex one, the SMS campaign can be a complete waste of time. It is therefore vital that mobile marketers also take care to ensure that aspects of their messages […]

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How to Get SMS Subscribers the Right Way

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The greatest challenge for businesses who wish to start an SMS campaign is gaining SMS subscribers. This can often seem a very daunting task due to procedures which need to be followed and particular techniques which are far more effective than others. As for many businesses, particularly those new to the SMS game, this can seem an intimidating prospect. To help, we have put together a quick guide in order to share our top tips and advice. Give them an incentive to opt-in Gaining an email address is a very straightforward and achievable task for businesses today, yet gaining a customer’s mobile number can often seem almost impossible. This is […]

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Smart businesses are careful with SMS

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People across the globe are becoming more accustomed and comfortable with receiving and responding to text messages from relevant merchants and their service providers. As a result of this, SMS campaigns are on the rise for a huge range of different businesses, each incorporating them into their marketing strategies due to their direct response component. A recent survey carried out by SAP, established that 64%of consumers believe that businesses should converse with customers more frequently via SMS messaging. Furthermore, 82% of consumers were found to believe that organisations should make it as simple as possible for customers to communicate with them. Similarly, 76% of customers claimed they were far more […]

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How to stop unwanted SMS spam

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Spam text messages are a modern nuisance, plaguing our mobile phones with unnecessary adverts, often from businesses which don’t appear legitimate. However, it is possible for us to tackle the issue of spam texts by reporting them in order to minimise the number we receive. Here is a short guide explaining how to identify various types of unsolicited text messages and how to deal with the issues they cause. Identifying Texts as SPAM Spam messages are usually delivered to randomly generated numbers and advertise services such as PPI claim handlers, debt write-off firms or accident ‘ambulance chasers’. More often than not the sender will appear as an 11 digit mobile […]

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5 Amazing Examples of promotional SMS Messages

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SMS remains one of the most valuable vessels through which to drive consumer engagement and aid marketers in building their user list. However, only a few businesses such as Starbucks, The Hilton Hotel Group and North Face are using the channel in a truly effective way and maximising its potential benefits. There are countless benefits to SMS marketing, but perhaps one of the greatest is the power for marketers to not only reach those which own a smartphone, but anyone who has a feature phone too, which is currently estimated at 96% of the global population.Here we have compiled a list of 5 amazing examples of promotional SMS messages that […]

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Embracing all Channels For Real Marketing Success

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A 35-location tanning salon in Washington State by the name ‘Seattle Sun Tan’ was able to generate nearly $200,000 in new sales during the first month of their new SMS marketing campaign. The question is how did they grow sales by such an astounding amount in that initial month? The key is down to the wide reach they got with their initial opt-ins. As with most SMS campaigns, Seattle Sun Tan’s first goal was to collect their customer’s mobile phone numbers and gain their permission to send them deals in the form of an SMS message in the future. They were able to collect telephone numbers by using short code […]

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The Small Business Guide to SMS

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As a personal method of communication, text messaging provides businesses with the opportunity to deliver information to the intended individuals directly to their phone numbers, ensuring only the targeted individuals receive the messages. SMS messaging allows businesses to contact their customers within a matter of seconds. As a result of this instant delivery, businesses hold the ability to immediately relay information to their customers. This method of communication is far more reliable and effective. In contrast to email opening rates of 25%, SMS messages hold a 95% open rate. For small businesses, marketing may seem more difficult than for larger, wealthier corporations with greater sums of money to invest into […]

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