Tag: messaging

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Do Something boosts SMS activity to talk more effectively with teens

Published: January 18, 2012

Do Something is significantly increasing the number of its text messaging campaigns as the nonprofit tries to leverage mobile to have conversations with teens about the various causes it supports.

Korbel New Year’s Eve promotion garners 1,500-plus texted toasts

Published: January 12, 2012

More than 1,500 New Year’s Eve revelers in Dallas, TX, texted in photos and toasts that were shared on screens sponsored by Korbel sparkling wine.

Mobile will play pivotal role in 2012 political campaigns

Published: January 10, 2012

In the 2008 presidential elections, President Obama’s campaign was applauded by mobile marketers for its use of SMS and mobile Web. But with an increase in consumer adoption and more companies incorporating mobile in the past three years, how will political candidates use the medium in the upcoming 2012 elections?

Mobile video anticipated to reach 390M consumers by 2016: study

Published: January 10, 2012

Mobile video is on the rise and is expected to be accessible to 390 million consumers by 2016, according to a study from ABI Research.

Phoenix Suns boosts mobile marketing strategy with enhanced SMS capabilities

Published: December 22, 2011

The Phoenix Suns will build its mobile strategy for the upcoming basketball season with an enhanced text messaging strategy to nurture fan loyalty and increase sales.

Wireless carriers negatively impacted by mobile messaging apps: study

Published: November 23, 2011

One third of mobile carriers are experiencing declines in traffic and revenue as a result of mobile messaging applications such as Skype, according to new research from Mavenir Systems and MobileSquared.

Are storefront mobile calls to action effective in driving in-store holiday traffic?

Published: November 16, 2011

Retailers are showcasing mobile calls to action in their store windows, on signs inside stores and in other high-traffic areas as a way to make shopping more convenient this holiday season.

SMS: Thinking beyond the text message

Published: October 21, 2011

By Llew Claasen

The global SMS market is expected to grow from $150 billion in 2009 to $233 billion by the end of 2014, per Portio Research. But it is key to note that SMS is growing far beyond the simple text message.

SMS usage skyrocketing: Pew Internet study

Published: September 22, 2011

A study released by Pew Internet found that text messaging usage among adults in the United States is extremely high, indicating the marketing possibilities using the channel are endless.

Fox, NBC barred from text-to-win sweepstakes as part of settlement

Published: September 20, 2011

Fox, NBC and other media companies will be barred from offering certain types of text-to-win sweepstakes as part of the settlement for a class action lawsuit in California.