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Event promotion can be effectively carried out using SMS marketing. Notifications of new events can be sent to subscribers as new events are announced providing opportunities for early bird sign-ups. Equally last minute offers can be broadcast to fill up unsold seats later in the cycle. Subscribers can be sent special offers for events that are similar to those previously attended and the subscriber database can be enhanced by texting competitions offering discounts, backstage passes, merchandise and other special offers.

SMS messaging is also useful for coordinating management of the event. Urgent messages can be transmitted to stage hands, security staff, ticket office and so forth. Delays can be notified, arrival times updated, bottlenecks identified and all efforts coordinated swiftly and effectively.

My family doesn’t go to the cinema often, but when we do, I dread the ticket line. So I almost always purchase my tickets online if we plan to go during a busy time, or for a newly released movie. Paying for the tickets is always easy, but getting them at the cinema can be problematic. Enter SMS.

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In a report released last week by Nielsen, it turns out people want more than just to see a lower number on the scale. In their study, 75% of people worldwide plan to lose weight by changing their diet. And another 72% plan to exercise – that’s where your health club and SMS comes in.

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What is one almost guaranteed way of getting new customers? Ask for them. Really. Studies show that 83% of satisfied customers are willing to recommend a company, product or service to their family and friends. Here's how you can use SMS to simplify and improve your referral marketing.

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In a world where your competition can be found in just a few seconds, instilling brand loyalty in customers is a greater challenge than ever. One way to proactively reach out to customers is via SMS. The personal nature of SMS messages, combined with high read rates, gives you the opportunity to develop relationships with each customer.

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