AMBER Alerts reach recipients, even if they haven’t signed up for them
Because no one knows if and when an alert will happen by them, a new AMBER Alerts system set to launch across the United States will tap into a database of all cell phone numbers and send SMS messages to every user once a child is lost.
Ruling: Lawyers can now contact prospective clients via text
Regulators are coming around to understanding the benefits of marketing on the mobile device and are lifting bans that will now allow lawyers to solicit new business via text message.
The value of text alerts during mass emergencies
SMS messages are much more effective in the event of an emergency situation than calling, which works very well from an individual sense, but just as well in a mass emergency situation.
Why text alerts can help long waiting times
In today’s age of mobile connectivity, people shouldn’t have to wait long hours for a service professional or delivery.
National Weather Service in favor of text alerts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is fully on board with text alerts, according to a representative with the organization.
Text message marketing is an effective strategy for family-owned restaurants
Text message marketing is an ideal solution because it allows organizations to stay in front of the digital trend, but it is relatively inexpensive to execute.
Man’s dryer sends him a text message when his laundry is done
The dryer system integrates with a user’s smartphone and uses a personal network to launch immediate text alerts when laundry is dry.
Mobile strategy helps banks and their customers
America Saves, a campaign managed by the Consumer Federation of America, was recently launched and sends texts to recipients providing valuable tips on how to manage and save personal finances.
Users could start receiving text messages on their wrists
A new Kickstarter project may give those receiving SMS messages an even easier way to read incoming communication from businesses or organizations sending text alerts.
