Infographic: The History of Text Messaging

SMS History

It’s been 19 years since the very first text message was sent? The first text message was sent on December 03, 1992 to Richard Jarvis from Neil Papworth, who sent the message using his personal computer. The text message read Merry Christmas. Below is a timeline created by Tatango to help your readers understand how text messaging has evolved over the last 19 years. Text messaging alone is now a $565 billion industry and, aside from voice, the most common … Continue reading

Mobile Sites, Apps, SMS & QR Codes – Luxury or Required?

Mobile_Marketing_Statistics

By 2015, the mobile Internet will overtake desktop usage and in the last year its use has doubled. More and more decision makers are utilizing the mobile web in order to access the information they need to make buying choices. Up to 50% of online opportunities may be missed by not having and deploying a mobile strategy for a company or brand. Over the next few years this percentage will continue to rise. The question is – Is your website … Continue reading