Maryland launching 911 texting service
However, due to the decline of phone calls and rise of modern communication techniques such as SMS text messaging, dispatchers are being trained to receive emergency reports via new methods.
New York public schools implements text alert service
As public schools opened in New York City this week, mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a new text message service to assist students’ parents.
As texting grows, voicemail is on the decline
However, the influx of text messaging may be providing professionals with an easier way to communicate with customers and prospects.
Canada finds success with SMS AMBER alert program
In addition to sending P2P messages and receiving marketing and promotional texts, Canadians are also using SMS messaging to receive alerts designed to promote safety in the community.
Texting is becoming increasingly popular in Canada
The mobile explosion certainly isn’t confined to one country. Increasing mobile adoption and the growth of SMS text messaging is widespread across the globe, including Canada.
As the landline era ends, mobile marketing is even more important
But as technology evolves and communication shifts to a mobile atmosphere, the landline is becoming less and less popular.
What to avoid when sending text messages
As recently mentioned in this blog, sending an excessive amount of text alerts or promotional messages can anger the recipient, but so can a number of other texting-related practices.
Supporters can text donations to presidential candidates
Obama’s camp is following a similar strategy this year as the president prepares for the final months of his reelection campaign.
The dangers of sending too many texts
When implementing SMS marketing campaigns, it’s important for senders to understand the appropriate number of texts to send in a given amount of time. In some cases, this can be just as crucial as the actual content of the message.
