Articles Tagged ‘SMS’


Common sense rules in LA Lakers text message lawsuit

May 14, 2013

The number of lawsuits involving (allegedly) unsolicited text messages has been growing steadily in recent years, as has the cost of settling these suits.


Mobile coupons edge out print as retailers switch strategy

March 29, 2013

Mobile coupons are disrupting the traditional print circular method of distribution as more marketers and retailers are incorporating them into their strategy to build loyalty, drive in-store traffic and possibly combat showrooming.

Target intensifies mobile coupon push via interactive marketing campaign

March 25, 2013

Target is using a combination of mobile advertising, SMS and its mobile site to educate consumers about the company’s mobile coupon initiative and encourage them to save money on several of their favorite products.

Julep taps SMS to drive loyalty, sales

March 19, 2013

Beauty brand Julep is using SMS to build up its Mobile Insider database and enticing consumers to opt-in with a 50 percent-off offer.

Hooters expands mcommerce reach with mobile coupon push

March 14, 2013

Hooters of America is attracting consumers to its locations with new coupons they can redeem for food specials through the end of March.

When is the best time to send a text message?

March 4, 2013

Along with other best practice in text message marketing, one of the fastest ways to upset mobile database subscribers is to send them messages at the wrong time.

SMS mobile coupons preferred over push notifications, bar code scans: report

February 19, 2013

Mobile coupons are being embraced by consumers, but not all mobile offers are created equal, with 42.3 percent of consumers preferring SMS-based coupons over bar code scanning and push notifications, according to a new report from RadiumOne.

White Castle pushes customized alerts, coupons via SMS

February 4, 2013

White Castle is building up its mobile database with a new Text2Crave service that sends out customized alerts and unique coupons to consumers when they are near a participating location.

Why SMS marketing is not dying

January 17, 2013

Despite predictions of the decline of SMS, business-to-consumer text messaging continues to enjoy double-digit growth.

Auntie Anne’s multichannel campaign puts mobile at center to drive awareness, purchases

January 10, 2013

A new multichannel campaign from Auntie Anne’s puts mobile in the driver’s seat to create awareness and sales for a brand new product.