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The proof business SMS is still alive, kicking and very much growing

“Isn’t SMS dead?” A question that drives our sales team crazy and makes our marketers sad. Yet it is a question that we hear time and time again, and to those that know us and our love of SMS, every time…

Black Friday… The biggest weekend for UK retailers – FACT

There are certain events and occasions that get lots of hype and coverage, however some never quite fit the bill and deliver what was expected, and end up being a bit of a disappointment… If you are an England football fan,…

Your mobile is the most powerful thing in your pocket

We love our mobile phones, we’re joined at the finger tips and with good reason. What can’t you do on a smartphone these days? Usually the list for what can you do, would be shorter than what can’t you do, but…

Ecommerce retail marketing: SMS vs Email the facts

Some years ago it would’ve paid to hedge your bets on how the traditional brick-and-mortar shops were going to get hit by the introduction of the internet and ecommerce shopping, as retail and tech experts made their predictions. Oh how they…

How to make them fall in love with you…

“It’s the thought that counts” are usually the words expressed by the soon to be single man after a Valentine’s Day mishap. This sentiment and notion of not buying each other gifts is usually upheld until the very last moment, then…

Why timing is crucial for your SMS campaign

We often get asked for the best time to get the most from an SMS alert or text marketing campaign. It’s a difficult one to answer but we’ve set out some points below to help you get the most from your…

The perfect Christmas gift – Infographic

The Christmas period is a time for concerned turkeys, popping shirt buttons, sleeping Grans and people spending money. In December 2012 there were 2.8 billion visits to retail sites in the UK, a 30% increase from 2011. Boxing Day was record…

17 Top Mobile Marketing Tips … that all begin with R

Here’s a useful check list of 17 Mobile Marketing Tips and they just happen to all start with the letter R!

Consumer Attitudes to SMS Marketing – Infographic

We have taken a look into what consumer attitudes towards SMS marketing and text alerts are in one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys. We have taken a look into frequency of messages received from businesses, what is the best…