5 SMS Marketing Ideas for Valentine’s Day [Infographic]
It’s February already, and for many businesses that means just one thing – Valentine’s Day, and how to make the most of this annual celebration of love to increase profits as well as build the brand. There are many different sectors which can take advantage of Valentine’s Day to boost sales – and this useful infographic presents just 5 ways that different businesses can make use of this practical and inexpensive channel. Of course, there are many other businesses that can also benefit from SMS Marketing too – not just now but all year round. Just take a look at our constantly updated blog to find a wealth of ideas that you can implement immediately.

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