While SMS messaging is ubiquitous in our daily lives, it was a groundbreaking technology when first envisioned 32 years ago. The simple SMS has evolved over time, revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses communicate. From personal SMS messaging to SMS marketing, SMS messaging is used in a variety of manners.
We’re fast becoming a mobile-first society. A survey from Deloitte estimates that around 85% of UK adults have access to smartphones. As more brands look to target customers on the move, SMS is becoming an increasingly essential part of effective multi-channel marketing.
The infographic below shows the evolution of SMS, one of the most powerful marketing tools available:
Text messaging is far from dead Over the next few years it will continue to evolve (RCS Messaging is just one development), as it has done over the last 25 years. Providing that you use it in the right way, make sure your recipients have opted-in and don’t bombard them with messages, you can certainly make it work for your business now and for years to come.
Check out our GDPR section to make sure your SMS marketing campaigns are compliant.
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