Sending a Text Blast to Database Contacts

A Text Blast can be sent one of two ways:

1) From the home page menu using the Send Text Message Blast short cut shown below:


2) Or from within the Campaign Composer by clicking on the NEW TEXT BLAST button:



* For added functionality such as Reply Options and Advanced Message Options you MUST use the Campaign Composer to create your Text Blast.

The Send Text Message Blast Pop Up is the easiest way to schedule a text message. Just a few quick steps are required:

1. Select the mobile campaign you wish to send the message from.
2. Select the recipients for your message:
   1. Keyword's Opt-In Contacts - This will only send to contacts opted into the mobile campaign that is selected.
   2. All Contacts for my Account - This will send to all valid mobile contacts for your account. Basically - anyone with a mobile number to a carrier that is supported and that is not opted out.
   3. Target List - This will send to a target list of your choice. For more information on Target Lists please visit the knowledge base section for Contacts.
   4. Send to Imported File - This feature lets you send a message to contacts that exist on a previously imported dasta file.
3. When to Send: Select whether you want to send the message now or in the future.
4. Create your message & Send:You can type out your message in the space provided. Please review your message and click the SEND button to schedule your message.

Click on the Mobile Messaging button in the main menu

Click on the Edit icon to the left of the Mobile Campaign you wish to send the message from

Click on the NEW TEXT BLAST button inside the Campaign Composer:

To create your message, select the following:

1. Select the recipients for your message:
   1. Contacts Opted into this Campaign ONLY - This will only send to contactsopted into the mobile campaign that is selected.
   2. All Contacts for my Account - This will send to all valid mobile contacts for your account. Basically - anyone with a mobile number to a carrier that is supported and that is not opted out.
   3. Target List - This will send to a target list of your choice. For more information on Target Lists please visit the knowledge base section for Contacts.
   4. Send to Imported File -Thisfeature lets you send a message to contacts that exist on a previously imported dasta file.
2. When to Send: Select whether you want to send the message now or in the future.
3. Create your message & Send:You can type out your message in the space provided. Please review your message and click the SEND button to schedule your message.
4. OPTIONAL Advanced Message Options- Here you can incorporate any of the Advanced Message Options into your Text Blast message.
5. OPTIONAL Reply Options - Your Text Blast message can also feature Reply Options that can be configured below.

Click CREATE to save and scheduled your message for delivery at the time specified