Current Global Statistics:
Active members: 650,927
PR.SMS served today: 452,075
Products served Feb: 707,903

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Global shipments of smartphones increase to 488 million compared to 414.6 million PC’s

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Samsung giving away 91 pairs of tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games as part of a promotion with Vodafone

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Retailer secures lead on third handset to result from partnership between Korean manufacturer and Italian fashion house

SMS Competitions

SMS competitions often relate to ‘Text to Win Competitions’ and SMS Voting. These are regular campaigns conducted by TV and Radio stations. Participants are able to influence the outcomes of shows or enter a competition to win prizes. These campaigns are preferred marketing tool for many companies today.  

SMS competitions use Short codes. Customers are encouraged to send messages to a short digit codes with a key word relating to the promotion. A typical message for SMS competition is ‘Text the word WIN to 82 000 (standard text charge applies)’. 

SMS competitions and voting services provide you with real-time results delivered either online or forwarded to your own application. This service is preferred marketing tool for increasing the brand awareness.  

If you have ideas for SMS competitions or promotions please give us a call and we can discuss your requirements.