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SMS Marketing Examples And How to Execute Them

SMS Marketing Examples And How to Execute Them
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SMS marketing is one of the most direct and effective ways to reach your audience - but only if it's done right.

In this Telerivet article, we walk through practical, real-world examples of how to use SMS marketing to build trust, deliver value, and stay compliant with regulations like the TCPA.

  • What is SMS marketing?
  • Watch out for TCPA?
  • 3 SMS marketing examples
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Gather mobile numbers with verifications in onboarding
  • Run feedback surveys with added promotion

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4 Proven Cost-Effective Communication Strategies for NGOs

4 Proven Cost-Effective Communication Strategies for NGOs
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In the face of uncertain budgets and growing global challenges, humanitarian organizations are being forced to do more with less.

But amid the pressure, there’s opportunity - to rethink how we communicate, how we reach people, and how we deliver impact at scale.

In this Telerivet piece, we explore how organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières, the Norwegian Refugee Council, New Incentives, and Farm Radio International are using Telerivet to build smarter, more efficient communication systems - from SMS reminders to mobile incentives, mass surveys, and beyond.

We’ll cover:

  • Now is the time of efficiencies
  • How do humanitarian organizations handle communication?
  • How the Norwegian Refugee Council scaled outreach through digital hubs
  • New Incentives used airtime & rewards to rocket engagement
  • Médecins Sans Frontières sent SMS to increase HIV testing
  • Farm Radio International used live polling to communicate with farmers
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Transactional SMS: The Essential Communication Channel to Your Customers

Transactional SMS: The Essential Communication Channel to Your Customers
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Transactional SMS might not be the flashiest part of your product - but it could be one of the most important. It’s the kind of tool that quietly powers key interactions: the login code that gets you back into your account, the reminder that saves you from missing an appointment, the message that reaches your customer at exactly the right time.

In this Telerivet article, we’ll look at what transactional SMS really is, how it works, and why it’s such a valuable channel for modern businesses. Whether you're sending alerts, building engagement flows, or just trying to communicate more reliably, transactional SMS is one of the simplest ways to connect with users - directly, immediately, and effectively.

We’ll cover:

  • What is transactional SMS?
  • Why use transactional SMS?
  • 3 transactional SMS use cases
  • Appointment reminders and real time alerts
  • Two Factor Authentication
  • Gathering customer feedback
  • Transactional SMS alternatives
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7 Conversational AI Platforms to Supercharge Your Business

7 Conversational AI Platforms to Supercharge Your Business
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We’re living in a golden age of conversational AI platforms. From customer support automation to enterprise-wide AI-driven workflows, businesses have more choices than ever. But with so many options, choosing the right solution can feel overwhelming.

Some platforms promise human-like conversations, while others focus on structured, reliable task execution. Some are built for scalability, others for regulatory compliance, and a few are simply hype-driven ventures still stuck behind waitlists.

So how do you separate practical solutions from empty promises?

This Telerivet article breaks down the most talked-about conversational AI platforms today and analyzes their strengths, limitations, and where they fit in your business. We’ll cover:

  • What is conversational AI?
  • How is conversational AI different from generative AI?
  • What are the main use cases for conversational AI?
  • The difficulty of choosing a conversational AI platform
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Conversational AI vs Generative AI: How to Use AI in Your Business

Conversational AI vs Generative AI: How to Use AI in Your Business
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AI is more popular now than ever before. Each tech superpower is betting on it and every company seems to be trying to find a way to squeeze it into its products - whether it fits or not.

But AI is not one thing. In fact, it’s hard to say what it is at all.

Most discussion about AI currently is focused around Large Language Models, but they represent only a portion of the market for machine learning. Is some machine learning AI and other bits not? At what point does this all just become “software”?

I appreciate that if you’re reading this in 2026 while on the run from Skynet, the concern for distinctions might seem misplaced - but it’s good to be clear what we’re talking about.

In this Telerivet article, we’ll cover:

  • What do we mean when we talk about AI?
  • What is generative AI?
  • What is conversational AI?
  • How are conversational AI and generative AI different?
  • How can I use conversational AI in my business?
  • How can I use generative AI in my business?
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4 Ways to Achieve Digital Transformation for NGOs & Humanitarian Orgs

4 Ways to Achieve Digital Transformation for NGOs and Humanitarian Orgs
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Digital transformation is reshaping how NGOs and humanitarian organizations deliver aid, improve efficiency, and scale their impact. With limited funding and increasing demands, organizations are turning to innovative technologies to reach more people at lower costs.

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A Field Guide for your Universal SMS Deployment: The Telerivet Android Gateway

A Field Guide for your Universal SMS Deployment: The Telerivet Android Gateway
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In today's challenging environment, NGOs and humanitarian organizations need reliable, cost-effective communication solutions more than ever. As uncertainty ripples across the sector, finding affordable ways to maintain critical communication channels with beneficiaries and field teams is essential.

In this article, we'll cover:

  • The Power of Connectivity Completeness
  • Understanding the Telerivet Android Gateway
  • Use Cases: Android Gateway in Action
  • Building Resilient Communication Systems
  • Getting Started: Technical Setup Guide
  • Remote Deployment Best Practices
  • Telerivet: Messaging when it matters
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3 Customer Engagement Tools to Serve Your Customers

3 Customer Engagement Tools to Serve Your Customers
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Choosing the right customer engagement tools can make all the difference in how you connect with your audience.

Whether it's for marketing, sales, support, or logistics, the right platform helps you engage customers effectively and scale your business.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the top options—including Telerivet, HubSpot, and Intercom—to help you find the best fit for your needs. We’ll cover:

  • What are customer engagement tools?
  • Open world vs walled garden
  • 3 key customer engagement use cases
  • Connectivity for DIY customer engagement: Telerivet
  • Prepackaged customer engagement for marketing: HubSpot
  • Customer support and beyond: Intercom
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Implementing Mobile Rewards for Impact: Beyond Simple Incentives

Implementing Mobile Rewards for Impact: Beyond Simple Incentives
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In the current challenging funding environment, NGOs need creative solutions to maintain and expand their impact while optimizing costs.

Mobile rewards - including airtime transfers and data bundles - have emerged as a powerful and cost-effective tool for humanitarian organizations. When implemented thoughtfully, these digital incentives can drive program participation, enable data collection, and support field operations, all while providing tangible value to beneficiaries.

With Telerivet, organizations can implement mobile rewards programs at any scale, from small pilot projects to nationwide initiatives. The platform connects with over 550 mobile networks in 150+ countries, enabling automated airtime transfers, data bundles, and eGift vouchers that can be triggered by survey responses, program milestones, or staff activities. This infrastructure makes it possible to seamlessly integrate mobile rewards into existing programs while maintaining detailed tracking and reporting.

It's not just NGOs that are discovering the utility of mobile rewards.  Telerivet enables its business users to wield micro-incentives to improve field-force effectiveness and encourage market-share increasing consumer behavior. In this post, however, we will focus on how to build effective mobile incentive campaigns for NGOs and humanitarian efforts.

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Maximizing Impact with Mobile Surveys: A Guide for NGOs

Maximizing Impact with Mobile Surveys: A Guide for NGOs
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Mobile surveys are transforming how organizations understand and respond to community needs. By leveraging mobile messaging through channels like SMS, WhatsApp, and Viber, as well as voice calls, NGOs can now collect vital data from even the most remote locations, enabling faster response times and more effective program delivery.

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