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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.
Mobile messaging to double by 2017 and SMS leads the way
This is fueling the growth of messaging services like SMS, which despite its immense popularity, is growing exponentially. According to one study, mobile messaging is projected to be twice as popular in the next five years.
Promotional text messages leaves liquor stores drunk with success
That’s why sending promotional text messages is the most effective way to reach a large audience.
Suicide risks alleviated by SMS messaging
Today, as part of the new national strategy for suicide prevention, those at risk are able to sign up for a service that allows communication via text message.
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.
