http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-SMS EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ What is social media? Wikipedia defines social media as an umbrella term that defines the various activities that integrate technology, social interaction, and the construction of words and pictures. Social Media and SMS (Short Messaging Service) Marketing are a multi billion dollar industry that can help your company grow its market reach. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:59:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-and-Social-Media&id=1128970 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-and-Social-Media&id=1128970 Are mobile emails gaining precedence over text messages? Mobile Emails are quickly becoming an entrenched part of the modern lifestyle. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:24:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Email-Versus-SMS&id=1116476 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Email-Versus-SMS&id=1116476 As a result of the increased concern for the safety of faculty and students in campus environments brought about by a number of violent events on campuses in the last few years, many campuses are implementing or considering various forms of emergency mass alerting to warn and advise when such an event occurs. In consequence a number of different emergency mass alerting methods have been promoted and a large number of misconceptions have arisen and poor systems installed through hurried implementation projects. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:07:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-Text-is-Unsuitable-for-Campus-Emergency-Mass-Alerting-Systems&id=1121632 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-Text-is-Unsuitable-for-Campus-Emergency-Mass-Alerting-Systems&id=1121632 By responding to a call with a text message, you are essentially saying, "I can't be bothered talking to you on the phone." Of course talking to someone on the phone takes up time. Sometimes it takes a lot of time. And a lot of human beings, especially when they reach adulthood, are extremely busy. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:59:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cell-Phone-Etiquette-Returning-a-Call-With-a-Text-Message&id=1115033 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cell-Phone-Etiquette-Returning-a-Call-With-a-Text-Message&id=1115033 What is it? Mobile content is defined as interaction on mobile outside of peer to peer activities, mainly voice and SMS. Content includes pictures, audio, video and applications all of which require storage or installation on the mobile handset. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:17:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ad-Funded-Mobile-Content-and-Services&id=1114086 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ad-Funded-Mobile-Content-and-Services&id=1114086 Deletion of email spam seems to be a part of a typical business person's morning routine. As communication evolves, so does various efforts to scam and annoy. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:52:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Text-Messaging-Gone-Wrong-Spam&id=1110310 http://ezinearticles.com/?Text-Messaging-Gone-Wrong-Spam&id=1110310 In the latest study conducted by ABI Research, it is apparent that mobile is the way of the future. With an increase in SMS messaging in the Americas, the continued growth of mobile emailing in developed nations, and widespread interest in social networking across the globe, researchers expect mobile marketing to generate revenues reaching $212 billion by 2013. While the economy may be slumping in many respects, this research shows that mobile messaging is definitely on the rise. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:37:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Messaging-On-The-Rise-Yet-Again&id=1098177 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Messaging-On-The-Rise-Yet-Again&id=1098177 Although virtually unknown as a form of communication only 15 years ago, text messaging has become an important part of many people's lives and is regularly used to keep in touch with friends and colleagues around the world. Indeed, people in the United Kingdom send over 100million text messages every day, and on New Year's Eve alone over 290 million texts were sent. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:04:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-UK-Love-Affair-with-Text-Messaging&id=1074410 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-UK-Love-Affair-with-Text-Messaging&id=1074410 Oscars Ceremony this year was a tipping point for mobile marketing. SMS interactivity in advertising has become a cutting edge and, at the same time, a well established practice that is now a model for many companies to follow. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:32:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?And-the-Winner-is...&id=1066515 http://ezinearticles.com/?And-the-Winner-is...&id=1066515 Mobile Banking refers to provision of banking and financial services with the help of mobile telecommunication devices. The scope of offered services may include facilities to conduct bank and stock market transactions, to administer accounts and to access customized information. Also known as M-Banking in Nigeria or in some instances SMS Banking etc... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:13:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Challenges-of-Nigeria-Mobile-Banking&id=1067269 http://ezinearticles.com/?Challenges-of-Nigeria-Mobile-Banking&id=1067269 Spam, the scourge of almost all forms of communication. Spamming is the sending of unsolicited junk mail, the term became popular during the first few years of the internet being used commercially in the 1990's. People's inboxes became flooded with virtual junk mail covering anything from free electrical goods to cheap Viagra pills. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:21:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Phone-Spam,-The-Next-Annoyance&id=1066600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Phone-Spam,-The-Next-Annoyance&id=1066600 When I first tried SMS-Chat I was enthusiastic about it because it was fun, flashy, and new. I also liked the finger scrollable screens. But, after having used it now for a while, I am beginning to develop a wish list for the next version. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:55:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-Chat-Revisited&id=1065047 http://ezinearticles.com/?SMS-Chat-Revisited&id=1065047 Why is Text Messaging so popular asked a very nice old lady at the coffee shop the other day. One gentleman near her stated; "You really wouldn't understand unless you try it." Well, that does make sense doesn't it? In review of this conversation on text messaging which lasted a good hour, it seems that the consensus is that text messaging, sending a quick thought to someone, is actually closer to how people communicate than was previously thought. As a writer of screen plays amongst other things, I always found it fascinating how many lines were just: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:57:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Text-Messaging-Mobile-Cell-Phone-SMS&id=1063484 http://ezinearticles.com/?Text-Messaging-Mobile-Cell-Phone-SMS&id=1063484 According to a 2007 study, 64% of key decision makers are reading your email messages on their Blackberries or PDAs. To grab their attention, and make sure your mail gets read, it's important to follow these guidelines: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:59:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Design-Your-Email-Messages-For-Mobile-Devices&id=1055703 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Design-Your-Email-Messages-For-Mobile-Devices&id=1055703 Mocazo Asia is the new portal coming straight to you from India bringing you the most up to date and fresh Asian mobile content, from Bollywood to Bhangra from Culture to Cricket. We bring you the info direct to your mobile, want to get hot news? Celebrity gossip? Movie downloads? Exclusive wallpapers and ring tones and all this direct from your mobile through our dynamic WAP site? Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:34:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mocazo-Asia-Unlimited-Download-For-UK-Mobile-Users&id=1041132 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mocazo-Asia-Unlimited-Download-For-UK-Mobile-Users&id=1041132 Before launching a bulk SMS marketing/advertising campaign, you must only obtain mobile phone numbers from consumers who give their permission, or "opt-in," to receive SMS messages. Here are two ways users can opt in. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:27:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Launch-Bulk-SMS-Mobile-Marketing-Campaigns&id=1025596 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Launch-Bulk-SMS-Mobile-Marketing-Campaigns&id=1025596 Copyright 2008 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.