Tag: messaging

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MTV launches multichannel campaign to stop digital abuse

Published: December 8, 2009

MTV, the youth-oriented television network, has launched a new multiplatform campaign called "A Thin Line" to tackle multiplatform digital abuse.

Leon’s restaurant serves up app, SMS alerts to reach consumers

Published: December 8, 2009

Leon’s on the Restless Ribbon, a Tulsa, OK-based restaurant, is using SMS alerts and an iPhone application to reach its on-the-go consumers.

New York State rolls out free SMS alerts

Published: December 8, 2009

The New York State Emergency Management Office is deploying free SMS services through NY-Alert, the state’s All-Hazards Alert and Notification System.

Verizon Wireless blocks 4Info flagship SMS short code

Published: December 7, 2009

Verizon Wireless’ decision to block SMS search and alert service 4Info’s flagship common short code on Friday, Dec. 4 was allegedly due to a dust-up over following industry guidelines.

TeenNick launches SMS sweepstakes to promote philanthropy

Published: December 4, 2009

TeenNick, the teen-centric cable channel offshoot of Nickelodeon, has launched an SMS sweepstakes in conjunction with its new HALO Awards show.

Orange County transit agency SMS program to reduce call-center costs

Published: December 3, 2009

California’s Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has launched a text-messaging program to reduce call-center volume and costs.

BBC Radio to raise awareness of MMS via one-day campaign

Published: December 3, 2009

BBC Radio 1 is teaming up with the Mobile Data Association to give listeners in Britain a free picture messaging day.

EBuddy launches paid version of iPhone app

Published: December 2, 2009

Independent Web and mobile instant-messaging service eBuddy has launched eBuddy Pro, a new, premium, ad-free, multi-network mobile IM application.

National Insurance Crime Bureau launches SMS fraud tip service

Published: December 1, 2009

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is extending its reach to mobile with a new SMS-based fraud-reporting service.

NFL Players Association expands SMS microblogging platform

Published: November 27, 2009

The NFL Players Association has agreed to expand the number of National Football League players featured on MogoTXT Inc.’s text-messaging platform.