Top Ten Business users of SMS

SMS gateway company Kapow! has issued a press release revealing its list of the top-ten business sectors using SMS as an effective communications tool.

1. Recruitment agencies - Send SMS job alerts to candidates

2. Entertainment information services - ringtones, logos, jokes, competitions...

3. Clubs and bars - notify customers, who have opted in, about special drinks promotions and events

4. Internet service providers and hosting companies - SMS is being used to notify engineers when systems go down or other problems

5. Couriers - Informing them by SMS to where to collect and deliver mail.

6. Schools, colleges and universities - SMS in case school is closed, truancy alerts, exam results, homework assignments...

7. Hair salons, dentists and surgeries - SMS reminders for time and date of appointments

8. Mechanics and body shops - Notify customers when their cars are ready.

9. Charities - Alert people about fundraising activities or use SMS as a means to collect donations

10. Insurance companies - Send quotes and cover confirmations by SMS

emily | 1:07 PM | SMS and Business |
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