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World Youth Day

Back in Feb I blogged about the Pope communicating by text, well I assume from recent BBC News of the Vatican rolling out its mobile communication, the medium is clearly successful. continue reading World Youth Day


WAP – The one hit wonder?

As we start our new financial year, like most other businesses we have had to make assumptions based on the changes we expect to see in the mobile market for the coming year.
continue reading WAP – The one hit wonder?


Cleveland Police Launches Dynamic Text Service for Deaf Community

In keeping with its “Putting People First” philosophy, Cleveland Police has now launched a dynamic text messaging service specifically for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people. The service has been designed and delivered by mobile messaging leader Mediaburst in conjunction with partner TeleWare and successfully piloted by Cleveland Police since January 2008 with deaf people in its jurisdiction.
continue reading Cleveland Police Launches Dynamic Text Service for Deaf Community


Tough New Enforcement Measures

PhonepayPlus (formerly ICSTIS) today launched its OFCOM approved Code Compliance Panel in an effort to streamline enforcement.
continue reading Tough New Enforcement Measures


Communicating in a crisis

A gap year student and two friends were rescued from drowning in rough seas off South Africa after texting his backpack hostel to alert lifeboat crews. continue reading Communicating in a crisis


New Free-to-Text Shortcode Proves Key Engagement

Free to text services has given more than 200 potential entrepreneurs in one of Britain’s most deprived communities frontline access to advice and grants in creating and building their own businesses
continue reading New Free-to-Text Shortcode Proves Key Engagement


Is your kid safe?

I’ve just seen an interesting piece of software called MyKidisSafe.com which is basically a mobile phone application aimed at Parents that allows them to monitor and restrict use of their kid’s phones. continue reading Is your kid safe?


Animal Medley Most Popular for Kellogg’s Zookeeper

An animal medley proved to be the most popular ringtone download in Kellogg’s recent SMS-driven Zookeeper campaign, which aimed to bring people closer to the animal world. Runners up were roaring lions and then howling wolves ringtones.
continue reading Animal Medley Most Popular for Kellogg’s Zookeeper


Papa?

At Mediaburst we have all long been evangelists of the role of mobile in an integrated marketing campaign. Data from a recent Renault campaign only validates our own findings. The car manufacturer saw brand awareness from the mobile campaign rise to 56%, as compared to 37% before the activity. Voila! STUART


NHS Cuts Costs With Mobile Messaging

Successful pilot at Hull and East Yorkshire Woman and Children’s Hospital paves the way for nationwide roll-out of patient appointments system
continue reading NHS Cuts Costs With Mobile Messaging


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