The famous Scotsman newspaper is using Text Marketer’s sms software to send out sms alerts to customers who have registered to receive updates on their mobile.
The data held on their database includes the postcode of the customer, allowing them to send news alerts to subscribers in specific geographic locations.
For example, a recent text informed local residents [...]
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Can this really be true? This is a figure produced by BlackBerry recently that underlines the sad truth that most of the 200,000 available apps are rubbish.
The surprising nugget of information was revealed by Alex Meisl of Sponge Group and came to light as part of an excellent series of interviews by Ewan McLeod from [...]
If only sourcing the right sms software company was as easy as finding the lowest price and signing up. As usual, it’s a little bit more involved than that. Companies package their products and pricing in different ways that make differentiating all the possible suppliers a tricky business.
So here’s a list of simple questions that [...]
I think we’ve all got a bit bored about everyone droning about the recession and how tough it’s going to be. However, the reality is that for many companies, if you want to increase profits, it’s easier to cut your costs than generate more sales.
It’s for this reason that we’ve had a surge of software developers [...]
As the dust settles on the election, Orange have released some figures revealing that 20% more of us would bother to vote if there was a text messaging service that allowed us to do so.
The stats come from the Orange Election Report, which surveyed about 2000 nationally representative adults. As well as the need for [...]
Guide Dogs is using Text Marketer’s business bulk sms service to send out text alerts as an additional motivational boost to support runners who are running to raise money for the charity.
Guide Dogs deliver mobility and access services that meet the needs and aspirations of blind and partially-sighted people in the Uk.
Registered runners for a [...]
Stocton-on-Tees Council is using sms text alerts to keep parents of children with additional needs informed about a range of support services on offer. Members of the public can join the service simply by texting UFC to short code 88802. The service also includes a text opt out that allows members to unsubscribe by text [...]
South East based health club chain, Top Notch Health Clubs are using Text Marketer’s SMS gateway to keep in touch with their customers and prospects.
They have integrated their own customer contact system with the sms gateway as a powerful and flexible solution to their sms communication requirements.
By using the sms gateway rather than a standard [...]
The popularity of sms messaging will continue for the foreseeable future according to a new report. The report, released by consulting firm Frost and Sullivan reveals that additional features of sms are likely to evolve, including location information, personal information, updates and messages in one user interface.
The report in its entirety is a little ‘dry’ [...]
Thames Valley Police are using Text Marketer again to help with their recruitment. This campaign is about attracting suitable candidates who might be interested in a career as a Special Constable.
A local advertising campaign in the Thames Valley area invites applicants to text the keyword SPECIALS to short code 88802. An automated text response is [...]
A recent survey by Dialogue Communications found that a tiny 3% of people currently receive text alert reminders, while 83% receive reminders through traditional post.
However, a hefty 67% of people would be happy to receive sms text alerts in the future.
Nearly 60% would positively opt in and 80% of people say they would be interested [...]
Most bulk SMS providers , (including ourselves) will take great pains to point out the merits of direct connections to the UK Networks, and a direct connection is indeed essential for a first class, reliable sms service.
But that is only part of the story. Just as crucial to reliability are the systems in place that connect [...]
For many companies, the current mail strikes are an unwelcome distraction. As if generating a profit wasn’t hard enough already, now companies have to worry about whether their deliveries and customer communications are going to arrive on time.
This disruption might be the impetus that some businesses need to look at business sms as a low [...]
Westminster Council is using text alerts to keep the public informed about a a range of free and low cost events taking place throughout the year.
Subscribers to the sms service receive regular text alerts to remind them about all the events aimed at young residents in the area.
“Find out what’s on during the school holidays [...]
You’ve heard of it. You know you probably should do it. But, isn’t it all complicated!?
Bulk SMS this, Text Marketing that, Send SMS Alerts, let customers contact you by Text Message … sigh, tut, I hear you cry.
Well, we guarantee you, it isn’t that tough. And, we’ve just made it a whole lot easier with [...]
