Navigating SMS Blog

Strong opinions and shared thoughts on text marketing, business, and tech. By the makers of SimpleTexting.

SMS Marketing Report: new business texting statistics for 2026

We surveyed 1,000 consumers and 400 SMS marketers to uncover hot topics that we all need to know - including consumer behaviors, marketing ROI, and the impact of AI on business texting.



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How to manage Black Friday & holiday staff scheduling with text messages 

Struggling to manage holiday staff scheduling? Learn how SMS can make it easier (and save your sanity) during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond.

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Black Friday SMS ideas for service businesses: Boost holiday revenue with texting 

When you offer a service, you have to think outside the box for BFCM marketing. Try one of these Black Friday SMS ideas for service businesses.



5 retail businesses reveal their Black Friday SMS marketing strategies

Follow along with these five retail brands and their Black Friday/Cyber Monday text messaging strategies.

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Texas Expands SMS Regulations: What Businesses Must Do Under SB 140

On September 1, 2025, a new Texas regulation takes effect that changes the way companies can send text messages to consumers in the state. Here’s what you need to know.

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10DLC Quick-start Guide  

We’ve made it easier than ever to register your business for a 10DLC local number. Get your local SMS number approved in just four easy steps with SimpleTexting.