Canadian regions use SMS services to remind recipients to vote
Canada is also using SMS services to complement various elections, but rather than accept donations the country focused on encouraging voter turnout.
Siri offer new opportunities for SMS marketers
The iPhone 5 has been out for a little under a week and its corresponding operating system iOS 6 has been available for free upgrade since last Wednesday, and many users are enjoying the new features presented in both the software and hardware.
Google uses SMS technology to grow business in Africa
Technological advancements have spurred a number of new communication methods. This includes everything from social media to video calls.
How to avoid being lumped with SMS spam
If an SMS message isn’t carefully crafted, consumers could confuse it with spam or malicious content, especially if they are past victims.
Using SMS Services lets your company stand out in front of spam
For businesses using both of these platforms for their outbound marketing efforts, fighting to stay ahead of spam can be a challenge.
Sixty percent of users would like to text their vote for president
And, as the SMS application is still the most popular app on every smartphone, users are opting to use texting to conduct various activities such as communication, money transfers and, if respondents of a recent survey have their way, voting.
NonProfits receive a boost by accepting donations via SMS
Last month, this blog talked about the two primary presidential candidates and their programs that allow individuals to donate money to their campaigns via SMS messaging. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are not the only ones who can benefit from
Apple’s iMessage application crashes
While the service was eventually up and running later in the day, the event showcased why many answers to SMS messaging are still pretenders and why traditional texting will continue to reign supreme.
Texas bomb threat exemplifies the importance of timely messaging
Thankfully, the incident was a hoax and no one was hurt, but many are saying the University should use the incident as a learning experience and adjust its emergency broadcast policies, particularly those concerning text alerts.
