Posted by Holly Barber in FireText's Wonderful Customers on July 29th, 2014
We caught up with the busy recruiters at GradCornwall this week to find out how they are using SMS to fill vacancies and stay in touch with applicants.
How SMS Keywords Could Avoid Some Basic QR Code Fails
Posted by Dan Parker in Weird World of SMS on July 9th, 2014
At FireText we have our finger on the pulse of mobile marketing so that we can accurately advise you, our dear customers, on the best times to use SMS – and help you to avoid any blunders. In this post, we bring you 3 light-hearted QR code attempts that sadly hit brick walls and explain […]
SMS Reminders Would Reduce Missed Dental Appointments
Posted by Holly Barber in SMS Tips & Tricks, Weird World of SMS on July 3rd, 2014
SMS messages are quick and convenient for both the sender and the recipient, which is why they have proven to be such a successful reminder tool. You have probably been in a situation where an appointment was booked months in advance yet you didn’t remember until the day of the appointment – or in some […]
Fill Vacancies Fast With SMS
Posted by Holly Barber in SMS Tips & Tricks on June 25th, 2014
As a busy recruitment specialist, you probably spend lots of time on the phone to candidates updating them on their application and reminding them about interview details. If you have to do this for every candidate (and every vacancy) this can end up taking over your day! SMS messages can dramatically increase the speed that […]
Using SMS Text Marketing in Your Marketing Mix
Posted by Dan Parker in SMS Tips & Tricks on June 19th, 2014
FireText is packed full of exciting features, all of which can individually contribute to boosting your marketing campaign and increasing value for the customer. With so many exciting features there might be some you are unaware of. Are you using text marketing to its full potential?
Texting Can Improve Children’s Spelling and Grammar
Posted by Holly Barber in Weird World of SMS on June 13th, 2014
With limitations on characters when it comes to writing a text message or composing a tweet, it’s becoming more and more tempting to abbreviate words just to get everything you want to say in.
What Characters Can I Use in My SMS Marketing Campaign?
Posted by Holly Barber in SMS Tips & Tricks, Weird World of SMS on June 12th, 2014
Have you ever found you need to include a different character or symbol, from the usual A-Z, in your SMS message and wondered if it was possible?
SMS Text Marketing Campaigns That Inspire
Posted by Dan Parker in Weird World of SMS on June 5th, 2014
At FireText we’ve heard some great SMS marketing stories over the years. In this post we have hand-picked three of our favourite SMS campaigns that stand out for being so different.
How to Increase Customer Loyalty With SMS Marketing
Posted by Dan Parker in SMS Tips & Tricks on May 28th, 2014
With mobile phones becoming ever more sophisticated there has been a change in customer behaviour that businesses must be aware of. Mobile phones have become, not just a communications device, but a personal hub of information; an essential tool to daily life with calendars, alarms, photographs, social media and much more. Did you know that […]
Make Sure the Easter Bunny Brings you Lots of Happy Customers
Posted by Holly Barber in SMS Tips & Tricks on April 16th, 2014
The sun is out, the Easter Bunny is on the way and everyone’s looking forward to the bank holiday weekend. There’s lots of exciting things going on around the UK over the next few days. Whatever you have planned for your business; make sure your customers pay you a visit when they are out and […]