9 Reasons to use SMS Marketing in 2018 [Infographic]
There are several good reasons why SMS Marketing is set to remain an important and effective tool in your marketing strategy for 2018. As well as being low cost and offering excellent read and response rates, it continues to engage customers in a personal way that no other channel has been able to replicate. And even for those who have not joined the smartphone trend and moved to mobile browsing, SMS is still just as effective as it is supported by every mobile phone – meaning that you have direct access to close to 90% of the UK’s adult population. Check out this handy infographic to learn more about why you really should be using SMS Marketing in 2018.
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