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Developing Your SMS Marketing Strategy

SmartBug Media

SMS marketing is equally effective and engaging—and brands are taking note. More and more companies are embracing SMS marketing to engage with customers where they’re already most active. At least 70 percent of consumers subscribed to SMS marketing in 2022, and that number is already on the rise this year.

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How 2022 Apple Mail Privacy Updates Affect Email Open Rates

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At a basic level, Apple’s MPP does not disclose the email open rate of a recipient to a business. With Apple’s MPP, Apple Mail preloads the images and content of the emails, including the tracking pixel, in all cases—even if the recipient didn’t actually open the email. Use clicks and time-based triggers for automated emails.

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SMS Marketing Platforms: Klaviyo vs. Attentive

SmartBug Media

Over the past few years, SMS marketing has emerged as one of the most important strategies for direct-to-consumer and e-commerce brands. Not only is this a highly personal channel, but the open rates and conversions rates are higher than other modes of communication, such as email and social media. The Pros of Attentive.

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SMS: A truly global marketing channel

DotDigital

SMS is a vital channel for brands looking to engage customers. Its fast-paced nature makes SMS the perfect channel for quick messages such as order confirmations and announcements. Immediate and cost-effective, the benefits of SMS are many. . In a glance: the benefits of SMS marketing. SMS marketing has a 98% open rate.

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The Impact of Switching to Klaviyo SMS on Conversions and Returning Customers

SmartBug Media

SMS or “short message service” is how a brand communicates campaigns, promotions, news, updates, and beyond to customers through text messages. When used strategically, SMS helps brands drive multiple purchases during the customer lifecycle to increase average order value (AOV). percent click-through rate (CTR) $4.42

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5 Revenue-Boosting SMS Marketing Strategies For Shopify Businesses

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SMS marketing is one of the most direct and effective ways to reach your customers. In fact, SMS marketing holds the record for an average open rate of 98%. Despite this, there are many eCommerce businesses that haven’t yet tapped into SMS marketing as part of their strategy. Exclusive sales and promotions.

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Why Do I Need an SMS Strategy as Part of My Retention Marketing?

SmartBug Media

Once underutilized, SMS marketing is becoming a valuable component for businesses to communicate with consumers. Ultimately, you want an SMS strategy that works in tandem with your other marketing efforts, so here’s what SMS marketing can offer that other channels can’t. 7 Benefits of an SMS Strategy.

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