SMS<\/a> marketing is effective is that it\u2019s suitable for B2C and B2B audiences. It can be used by commercial brands, for internal communications by businesses, and it is also appropriate for third sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSMS marketing is also versatile across industries, from retail to healthcare, and can be used for a range of communications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Efficient at reaching people<\/h4>\n\n\n\n More than half the people across the world own a mobile phone. Meaning your marketing is almost guaranteed to reach the targeted market. This also means your communications can carry across the globe, regardless of the international markets you\u2019re trying to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Research suggests that 98% of SMS messages are opened, making it even more successful than email marketing. Most people send and receive text messages every day and have been doing so for a number of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opening and responding to your message should come as almost second nature. The average click-through rate for SMS messaging is 19%. Most people set message alerts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time efficient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Another huge advantage of using SMS marketing is that it can be almost instantaneous to send out a campaign. You don\u2019t have to spend time designing and amending an SMS messaging campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You simply need to construct the text. Which takes the same amount of time it would type a text out on your own phone. You can use SMS messaging to inform, and offer deals and discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another amazing fact is that 90% of them are read within 3 minutes of texting. Making its click-through and engagement levels more effective than other channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The time-efficient nature of creating an SMS messaging campaign, also means the campaign is extremely cost-effective and thus contributes to the growth of business ROI<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eco-friendly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Another way SMS marketing is effective is that it leaves no carbon footprint, and as a result is eco-friendly. Unlike direct mail, it requires no printed paper, and no travel required.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s direct<\/h4>\n\n\n\n one of the most effective aspects of SMS messaging is that it arrives directly in the recipient\u2019s inbox. Often will remain as an alert on the person\u2019s phone; they don\u2019t need to log in or open an app as they would with email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a large amount of content created each day, it\u2019s becoming difficult to reach the people you wish to target. SMS overcomes this challenge by dropping directly into a person\u2019s phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s measurable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Trackable campaigns as one can monitor the delivery and click rate of each of your SMS messages, using analytics software. This means that you\u2019re able to quickly review the ROI of your campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the data about the messages you\u2019ve sent decide whether you continue to send out the campaign. You can also stop after the first batch of text messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boost your multi-channel campaign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n SMS messaging is effective as part of a multi-channel campaign to bolster other marketing activities. Send an SMS message to customers the day before your sale opens offering them an exclusive discount. On the day of the sale, you can send another reminder text about the sale. Which you can then tie into your social media activity, throughout the sale period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking to build your first SMS marketing campaign and want to ensure you get the maximum ROI for your efforts, contact Celcom Africa bulk SMS today, and we will connect you will an expert in your sector.<\/p>\n\n
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