tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199352612024-03-23T13:53:00.316-04:00USShortCodesWhoisWe created www.usshortcodeswhois.com to improve transparency in the ownership of US short codes. You cannot find this information at the official 'registry' of US short codes http://www.usshortcodes.com/. The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) who authorized Neustar to operate the Common Short Code (CSC) Registry said that "Providing a "whois" directory of CSCs would violate our confidentiality agreements with individuals that lease common short codes."www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-61311357817688998402007-10-15T14:42:00.000-04:002007-10-15T14:46:17.219-04:00Added almost 50 more short codes to the directoryI haven't blogged here about new short codes for a long time. Since then, we have added about 50 more short codes to our unofficial directory. So right now we have 448 short codes in the directory.<br /><br />The "official" directory at www.usshortcodes.com has 355 short codes in their directory. There are too many new codes in the directory to say something about each one. If you had signed up for the newsletter, you would have been emailed the basics on all of them. All 448 are at <a href="http://www.usshortcodeswhois.com/">www.usshortcodeswhois.com</a>.<br /><br />I suppose I could say something about one of the more interesting additions to the directory. Most of the new codes I added because they were in the "official" directory. However, there was one that I was notified by someone who thinks that they were spammed. The code is 32339 and it is a vanity code that spells DADDY. I received a notice to my WHOIS directory that a person (phone number not provided) doesn't think that they signed up for it, but they received a text message from DADDY. As I do, I texted HELP to 32339 and the reply message directed me to <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/mobilesupport" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.godaddy.com/mobilesupport</a>.<br /><br />At this godaddy page, it tells me that "Currently, we are allowing subscriptions to the GoDaddy.com Alerts service through a special promotional offer. You must have the correct keyword to subscribe. If you received the Danica Patrick trading card during the Indianapolis 500, check it for the keyword. Or, you can visit the Hot Spot page on Godaddy.com to locate the keyword under the Danica Patrick section. Then, simply text the keyword to DADDY (32339) to receive your Danica Patrick wallpaper and a subscription to GoDaddy.com Alerts."<br /><br />So why is Godaddy only promoting a Danica Patrick wallpaper? Don't the other drivers look good in swimming suits....maybe not.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-959897580319390262007-08-13T07:19:00.000-04:002007-08-13T07:24:32.639-04:00Added 100 short codes to the directoryI haven't blogged here about new short codes for a long time. Since then, we have added 100 short codes to our unofficial directory. So right now we have 399 short codes in the directory.<br /><br />The "official" directory at www.usshortcodes.com has 261 short codes in their directory. There are too many new codes in the directory to say something about each one. If you had signed up for the newsletter, you would have been emailed the basics on the 100.<br /><br />All 399 are at www.usshortcodeswhois.com.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-15016434719596990002007-06-19T10:04:00.000-04:002016-03-16T20:58:13.065-04:00There is now an "Official" Common Short Code Directory<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I created this site in 2005 to improve transparency in the ownership of US short codes because, back in the day, you could not find this information at the official 'registry' of US short codes <a href="http://www.usshortcodes.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" target="_blank">www.usshortcodes.com</a>. <span id="yui_3_16_0_ym18_1_1458175236953_2858" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym18_1_1458175236953_2857" style="line-height: 20.8px;"> This is no longer the case, as now there is <a href="https://usshortcodedirectory.com/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym18_1_1458175236953_2856" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://usshortcodedirectory.com/</a>. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 20.8px;">Here is the full press release: </span><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/03/prweb13253257.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #996699; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 20.8px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/03/prweb13253257.htm</a><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym18_1_1458175236953_2862" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 20.8px;">.
So here comes the question to you the reader? Is there still a reason
to maintain this unofficial WhoIs directory? Please email me at <a href="mailto:info@usshortcodeswhois.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@usshortcodeswhois.com</a> or comment here and let me know what you think. Keep going, or stop?</span></div>
www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-11804010722439541042007-04-21T23:04:00.000-04:002007-04-21T23:07:48.227-04:00Sports alerts from Rivals - 600600Does this seem odd to you. Rivals.com offers sports text message alerts through short code 600600, but according to the FAQ, "You may receive Text Alerts on one team only." I thought rivals must involves two or more teams. This is a fee based service so I haven't tried it myself. Enjoy if you'd like at <a href="http://wireless.rivals.com/messaging.asp">http://wireless.rivals.com/messaging.asp</a>.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-38451700650692154132007-04-21T21:27:00.000-04:002007-04-21T21:31:46.158-04:00Textopoly - 99134At <a href="http://www.textopoly.com">www.textopoly.com</a>, they invite you to text Textopoly to 99134. I did. Then I was invited to reply with CALL to get a phone call. I didn't.<br /><br />I also didn't see any press release about an actual campaign using 99134.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-67876477237692759982007-04-21T21:19:00.000-04:002007-04-21T21:27:45.241-04:00MindMatics brings us Knights of Prosperity - 94444I texted 'join1' to 94444 as the press release directed me. Nothing happened. Here is apparently what should happen according to <a href="http://www.mindmatics.com/en/01/content-03-1.html?id=1&year=2007">http://www.mindmatics.com/en/01/content-03-1.html?id=1&year=2007</a><br /><br />They mention another program with Maury: <a href="http://www.mindmatics.com/en/01/content-03-1.html?id=2&year=2007">http://www.mindmatics.com/en/01/content-03-1.html?id=2&year=2007</a> but there were no instructions in the press release.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-56511232937854187772007-04-21T21:15:00.000-04:002007-04-21T21:19:22.217-04:00"A YouTube for Ringtones" - PhoneZoo - 69964PhoneZoo brings a revolution? In thier own words from <a href="http://www.phonezoo.com/aboutus">www.phonezoo.com/aboutus</a>:<br /><br />"At Phonezoo, we believe your phone should reflect your personality. That's why we make it easy for you to make free ringtones and share them with others. We make it simple for you to turn the music you already own into custom ringtones and get them on your phone. You can also explore the ringtones other members of the Phonezoo community have created and rate them, comment on them and get them for yourself. We are dedicated to building a community where people can find, create and share the content that they love - all for free.<br />Phonezoo Communications, Inc. is an angel-funded startup. We are currently in Beta version of our product. Our technology combines user-generated content and the power of social networks to give consumers a fun, innovative, mobile service. Phonezoo.com website incorporates patent pending technology. (USPTO Provisional Application #60745963, #60744994). Our headquarters are in Sunnyvale, CA."www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-30656014454237264662007-04-20T15:23:00.000-04:002007-04-20T15:40:37.146-04:00Voting from Txtstation - 55333Some one submitted this short code through the maintenance form <a href="http://www.usshortcodeswhois.com/3.html">http://www.usshortcodeswhois.com/3.html</a>. At the time it was used by Fox News to 'Pick which GOP candidate would make the best president' according to the anonymous person who submitted it. I texted 'help' just now and was informed "Competition brought to you by Concert and Levi's" The cost entry per is $0.50.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-4593292890854020882007-04-20T11:55:00.000-04:002007-04-20T12:03:03.686-04:00Make ringtones from any song - 49759Do you 'own your phone'? Apparently you have to make your own ringtone first. "OwnYourPhone.com allows you to convert your own digital music files (mp3,m4a,wma,etc...) into custom ringtones (your music, clipped how you want)" Check it out at <a href="http://www.ownyourphone.com">www.ownyourphone.com</a>.<br /><br />This is clearly a challenge to the industry. On the news page, the company writes "Verizon Wireless officially refuses to allow their customers to put user generated content on their phones. Good for you draconian emperialism, you've hoodwinked your customers again!That means until Verizon Wireless comes to their senses (because enough of their users realize they are being pwned and change providers), we won't be able to support the evil mobile empire :[<br /><br />Good luck fighting the wall!www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-49174295972440277292007-04-19T22:49:00.000-04:002007-04-19T22:57:15.548-04:00On the radio - 49330Radio Data Group Inc. provides "a radio-friendly texting tool- so you can text your listeners and they can text you?" So what is a radio-unfriendly texting tool? The most interesting thing I read at <a href="http://www.rdg.com/mxm">www.rdg.com/mxm</a> is that there is "No set up or messaging fees" and "No requirement to charge listeners premium fees", but there is "Barter pricing that's flat, predictable, and all-inclusive " But, what is barter pricing?www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-50297197952466925472007-04-15T23:04:00.000-04:002007-04-15T23:09:13.162-04:00MYSBUX - not so impressive right nowSo by now you know the big news. Starbucks has a short code. It is 697289 or MYSBUX. <br /><br />I have to agree with most of the mobile pundits including Mobhappy. I'd tell you what I think, but he wrote so eloquently. Read the post at <a href="http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2007/04/01/what-is-it-about-starbucks/">http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2007/04/01/what-is-it-about-starbucks/</a>www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-63929047540322037512007-02-04T19:58:00.000-05:002007-02-04T19:59:22.445-05:00Five New Codes and a ComplaintSince mid-January, we have added five more short codes to the directory. Should I apologize again for not making the updates that I promised I would. Remember...I said that I had texted HELP to the codes that have been in the directory for a long time and several codes don't return a reply message in response to 'help' anymore or the short code use or owner has changed. <br /><br />Well....I don't feel like apologizing. In fact, I want to bring up something else. I created the Who Is Directory to help people find short code owners because there is a lack of transparency in the common short code business. I get 4 or 5 complaints every week from consumers who complain to me that they were spammed with standard rate or premium rate messages. I don't know if they opted in or not, but that's actually not the point. The point is the level of customer service is extremely poor and consumers are being shuttled between carriers' customer service and short code providers' customer service. And many think that I can help them get a refund or stop messages coming to their phones. If they give me an email address to reply, I try and help them, but many don't, so I hear the complaint directed at me and I can't even respond to tell them it's not me. As an industry, what can we do to make this whole process transparent and avoid lawsuits and regulation?www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-51534823770205553402007-02-04T19:57:00.004-05:002007-02-04T19:58:02.990-05:00Mobile Shopping Mall Search - Great Concept, So-so Execution - 632729 (NEARBY)When I first read the press release, I immediately thought that this was a very cool approach to location based search. "December 11, 2006 - NearbyNow, Inc. today announced the availability of its new mobile search service that allows consumers to find any product, brand or sale in a shopping mall simply by sending a text message. By typing their request into their mobile phone, consumers can easily find the nearest store that sells “skinny jeans“ or “men’s shoes on sale“. This service makes the promise of location-based mobile advertising a reality just in time for the holidays, and provides retailers a way to reach out to nearby shoppers who are looking specifically for items they offer. " - <a href="http://www.nearbynow.com/pr4.html">http://www.nearbynow.com/pr4.html</a><br /><br />But then I learned that this started as a online shopping mall search that had moved online. So I compared the online to the mobile. I texted 'VF' to tell them where I am ; then I texted 'jeans'. I got back a message telling me about one special at one store: PacSun. Online I entered 'jeans' in the search box on the <a href="http://westfield.com/valleyfair/">http://westfield.com/valleyfair/</a> website and was told that there are dozens of stores selling jeans in the mall. I'm not surprised as this mall has three hundred and eighty-two stores (382).<br /><br />So what's the conclusion, it is a very cool concept but I don't agree that it "makes the promise of location-based mobile advertising a reality." I think it needs a lot more behavioral intelligence than it showed me. Or maybe, they should redefine it as "FIND A SALE THAT WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT AT THE MALL YOU ARE IN." I could imagine this concept some day turning into areality, but it's not nearby yet.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-7992325637598473152007-02-04T19:57:00.003-05:002007-02-04T19:57:34.110-05:00Mobile Political Action - 30644What do John Edwards, Green Day, and the National Resource Defence Council have in common? They use the mobile services of the Rights Group (or is "Left of Center" groups).<br />At <a href="http://www.rights-group.com/">http://www.rights-group.com/</a>, you see that the "Rights Group builds and manages Mobile Action Networks: a powerful tool to reach your existing constituents and enlist new supporters—all on their most personal device. We use SMS messages to motivate your constituents.<br /><br />Right on!www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-1386660111276982802007-02-04T19:57:00.001-05:002007-02-04T19:57:12.535-05:00MTV Mobile - 33633So I am watching Pimp My Ride, chilling at home with my 14 year old son, and along comes a ringtones ad brought to me by MTV itself. I write down the short code of 33633 and then google it, once the show ended. I find out that Motricity won a contract to implement this service for MTV. Here is an article on "Motricity gets its MTV: ring tones, music, more" at <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/104/story/523813.html">http://www.newsobserver.com/104/story/523813.html</a>.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-44305820061968717112007-02-04T19:56:00.001-05:002007-02-04T19:56:55.737-05:00Google is spelled with an 'e' (46645e)I use Googl sms search a lot to look up business numbers when I am on the road. I use 4info also sometimes, but I think of google first usually. It is simple, I just text 'pizza.fairfax.va' to 46645 which spells 'GOOGL' and get the right results, usually. But did you know that this is a mispelling. In fact, Google is not a five letter word, it is a six letter word, spelled with an 'e' at the end. I think that the only difference between 46645 and 466453 is the '3' at the end....I mean the 'e' at the end.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-80752077942148055072007-02-04T19:55:00.000-05:002007-02-04T19:56:29.184-05:00Pizza Hut Sweepstakes - THEHUT (843488)I saw a few articles about Pizza Hut, Cheesy Bites, Jessica Simpson, and the short code 'THEHUT' but the day before the Super Bowl, I couldn't find anything at Pizza Hut's website or any sweepstakes rules anywhere. Well, it's Super Bowl Sunday and I found it. Program is presented at <a href="http://www.pizzahut.com/hunt/">http://www.pizzahut.com/hunt/</a>.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-10384790938955622232007-01-15T22:17:00.000-05:002007-01-15T22:18:05.324-05:00Limbo, Meet MYIAWhen Limbo first started the reverse auction thing, I thought it was really cool. I tried it a few times when it was standard rate. Now, it's premium, so I don't do it anymore. But, still, even the name LIMBO (is cool when you win by having the lowest unique bid. So, now there is MYIA. Their website is <a href="http://www.myia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.myia.com/</a> and their short code is 72777 - but what does MYIA stand for? It is "My Instant Interaction." Well, ok, whatever. The concept appears to be same as LIMBO. MYIA is a subsidiary of Crossroad Mobile. Again, the website: "So how does MY Instant Auction work? Well it's like an auction and a game of skill rolled into one. In a normal auction the highest bidder normally wins. But, with MYIA, it's the LOWEST Unique Bid that Wins." And it's $1.99 per entry.<br /><br />Of course, there must be a non-premium sms method to enter. It's the law, I think. So, in the fine print, it says:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(b) Mail Entry: Submit a Mail Entry by sending a handprinted 3x4 postcard with your Bid amount to MYIA., 2323 Bryan Street 18th Floor, Dallas Texas 75202. Handwrite the amount of your Bid in cents without punctuation. For example, if the Bid is $1.93, write 193 Postal Mail delivery specific charges and terms may apply. In accordance with the terms; rules and regulations of your mail delivery service, you are responsible for all applicable charges and fees associated with your Mail Entry. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on January 2, 2006.</span><br /><br />Hold the phone, entries must be received by January 2, 2006. Something looks wrong. Any one care to investigate. I think Limbo is more upfront and honest about their alternate entry method by phone.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-57251564680267348012007-01-15T22:16:00.003-05:002007-01-15T22:16:55.082-05:00GPShopper's SLIFTER - 75438 (SLIFT)It doesn't use GPS and I don't know what Slifter means, but this is a product finder. On <a href="http://www.slifter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.slifter.com/</a>, it says "Try our new FREE Slifter SMS short-code (75438) to search for local products in retail locations near you. Just text your query and zip code to 75438. In seconds you will receive a text message with product and pricing information at the closest retailer!" Oh, so GPS equals zip code. Happy Shopping!www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-41886933265800990382007-01-15T22:16:00.001-05:002007-01-15T22:16:28.363-05:00News Straight Outta TAMPAIf you want news alerts from the Media General properties in Tampa, then you need to know short code TAMPA (82672). Check out for the instructions: <a href="http://www.tbo.com/tools/alerts/textalerts.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.tbo.com/tools/alerts/textalerts.shtml</a>.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-81424322992387015672007-01-15T22:15:00.004-05:002007-01-15T22:16:05.861-05:00GoTV - Trivia for TV Channels on the PhoneOn <a href="http://www.gotvnetworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.gotvnetworks.com</a>, I read that "GoTV Networks is the first made-for-mobile television network and studio group that is changing the way people use their wireless." So, what does Mobile TV have to do with a short code. Well, a month ago, someone asked me who owns 46464. At the time, I texted 'help', then 'go' as instructed in the help response. The next message said it was from GoTV. So I think this is owned by GoTV (<a href="http://www.gotvnetworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gotvnetworks.com</a>). Though there is no mention on the site about a short code. And today, it doesn't say GoTV in the message response. It does ask me trivia questions...and I seem to get them mostly wrong.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-21725491454150551092007-01-15T22:15:00.003-05:002007-01-15T22:15:42.452-05:00More Mobile Social NetworkingObvious Corporation brings us Twitter. Obviously, this is "A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: What are you doing?" Well, that's what they say at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.twitter.com/</a>. I don't quite know what this means. It's not obvious to me. Anyways, short code is 40404.<br /><br />Yahoo brings us Mixd. Though not obvious, they tell you text 'Try' to 445566 and figure it out. On the All About Mixd webpage, they say "Mixd is about going out. Coordinate last-minute meetups, share pictures and videos from your phone, and remember last night on a website we create for you, automatically." And they also have nice examples on this page: <a href="http://mixd.yahoo.com/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://mixd.yahoo.com/about</a>. Why not be for me, but at least it's more obvious.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-6599199151769596812007-01-15T22:15:00.001-05:002007-01-15T22:15:15.911-05:00More Premium Mobile Entertainment26706, which spells ENMOB (real short for Entertainment Mobile, I suppose), has premium entertainment alerts. Check'em at <a href="http://www.enmob.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.enmob.com/</a>.<br /><br />58560 has premium entertainment alerts and ringtones. Check'em at <a href="http://www.lovesoulmate.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.lovesoulmate.us/</a>.<br /><br />9555 has premium entertainment alerts and sports scores. Check'em at <a href="http://www.jamster.com/jcw/specials/text_alerts.do" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.jamster.com/jcw/specials/text_alerts.do</a>.<br /><br />89623 has ringtones. Check'em at <a href="http://www.funkyfones.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.funkyfones.us/</a>.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-66256152432715921222007-01-15T22:14:00.001-05:002007-01-15T22:14:50.894-05:00Unwired Appeal Informs Us of Missing CodesSomeone, I assume from Unwired Appeal, informed us that there were at least four codes missing. They were 36263, 37890, 42349, and 74347. They didn't say what the first two do, but 42349 was described as a "Mobile multimedia delivery and billing platform" and 74347 was described as "Progressive Insurance alerts." I added the first two no questions asked although I only got a vague response from 37890 by texting 'HELP' and no response at all from 36263.<br /><br />I added 74347 but not under Unwired Appeal. They may be the "service provider" for Progressive but I think of this one as a Progressive code. See press release where there is no mention of UA: <a href="http://newsroom.progressive.com/progressive_insurance_news/2006/August/Mobile_alerts.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://newsroom.progressive.com/progressive_insurance_news/2006/August/Mobile_alerts.aspx</a><br /><br />UA also said that 57879 belongs to them. Well, there is no response to 'HELP" so I haven't added this one. The other reason I didn't add it is because of an article I read last month (<a href="http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_4719289" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_4719289</a>) that said the code will be introduced by "Denver-based Connectme360... targeting the hotel industry with its code 5STRZ (57879). Essentially, the company's service will allow hotel customers to receive information about the city they are visiting, such as the nearest sushi restaurant, by sending a message to 5STRZ. The company hopes to launch the service in the coming weeks, said chief executive Brian Hayashi."<br />Yes, it is all very confusing. I'm sure it will get straightened out in the end.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19935261.post-46825554634663996482007-01-15T22:13:00.001-05:002007-01-15T22:14:21.979-05:00More Mobile Marketing Services - 46604, 72008, and 23000One is new (72008) and one is old (46604), but both have been added in the last month to the directory. Then there's 23000 - I don't know if its new or old.<br /><br />I believe 46604 from iphs! (owned by Omnicom Group) has been around for a while, although it is new to the directory. This service is branded EZTXTMSG and you will see the following description at <a href="http://www.eztxtmsg.com/html/what_is_eztxtmsg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.eztxtmsg.com/html/what_is_eztxtmsg/</a>: "eztxtmsg.com is a turnkey, web-based service that simplifies management of mobile marketing campaigns. It is an easy to use online service that provides you with the right tools to conduct marketing campaigns through SMS and group text messaging." The bulk SMS rates are decent, not the best I've seen, but decent. But a keyword will add a $100 per month - definitely not the best pricing. Still, it comes from a good brand. I'd tell you who I think has a better deal... but I don't want to be accused of favoritism.<br /><br />I believe 72008 from Unique Advertising Strategies is new to the directory and to the nation. The website at <a href="http://www.uniqueadvertisingstrategies.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqueadvertisingstrategies.com/</a> said it was introduced in November 2006. Though to be honest, I don't know what is so unique about this service. And the pricing comparison at <a href="http://www.uniqueadvertisingstrategies.com/costcomparison.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqueadvertisingstrategies.com/costcomparison.php</a> confused me, as it compares print advertising, email marketing, and direct mail, but doesn't tell me how what are the mobile marketing costs if you go with these unique people. Well, the demo on the site is alright.<br /><br />Red Fish Media tells us that they are "able to offer a One-Stop-Shop' to corporations whose strategy is to increasingly target the cell phone and mobile communications consumer." I also read on <a href="http://www.redfishmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.redfishmedia.com/</a> that Red Fish Media, LLC was established in 2004 as a specialist mobile communications content provider and strategic consultancy. Ok, so it's old. New to the WhoIs directory though.www.longnumbers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03269900888713543112noreply@blogger.com0