open rate for
SMS Marketing
of recipients respond
within 3 minutes
higher response rate
than email
increase in email open rates from SMS, for email-SMS integrated campaigns
of businesses in 2024 use SMS marketing software to text their customers
revenue was attributed to SMS marketing by businesses
SMS messaging is customizable to fit your campaign needs. Send your messages from a custom phone number (like your restaurant); or from an 800 number, or using a 'short code' which is an efficient way to deliver text messages with specific functions (like opt-in/opt-out).
| Toll-Free Numbers | Vanity Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Number length | 10 Digits | 5-6 Digits |
| Throughput | 30 to 60 TPS | 5-500 TPS |
| Deliverability | Good | Best |
| MMS Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | $ | $$ |
Our SMS powers a cycle of continuous engagement and data refinement on Fishbowl GRM. First-party data from SMS interactions enables you to segment and re-target customers with precision. This creates a feedback loop that enriches future SMS, email, loyalty and offer campaigns. It's a streamlined process that enhances personalization and drives overall marketing effectiveness.
A toll-free number is a 10-digit number starting with 8XX, offering the choice of selecting a vanity number. It enables businesses to maintain a single number for both voice and text communications, enhancing the customer experience. These numbers can support both SMS and MMS.
Absolutely. You can send text messages using Toll-Free SMS from an 8XX number to mobile phones. This feature allows businesses to text-enable their existing toll-free number, streamlining communications by using the same number for voice and messaging.
Toll-free numbers allow you to communicate across the U.S. and Canada, supported universally by all carriers. This wide reach makes it a versatile tool for businesses aiming to connect with a broader audience.
Yes, in the U.S., toll-free messaging includes handset delivery receipts, providing businesses with confirmation that their messages have been successfully delivered.
Fishbowl pricing can be found here: fishbowl.com/pricing.
