Tech Startup Revolutionizes Ad Efficiency

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Text Request, a newly launched text communication startup, is improving business advertising efficiency by enabling businesses to receive texts from consumers whenever they see an ad, anytime, day or night.

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A recent CTIA and Nielson study reveals that the number of text messages sent each month increased by 840% between 2007 and 2012.  A more recent study shows that consumers ages 18-44 keep their smartphones by their side for 22 hours of every day. (http://www.statisticbrain.com/text-message-statistics/ CTIA, Nielsen; http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/smartphones/480485)

Furthering their mission to "connect organizations with their customers through personal text," Text Request is leveraging the world's most pervasive technology to provide consumers with the ability to instantly respond to advertisements from all mediums.

Being reachable through text as a consumer views an ad enables businesses to greater utilize the impulses and emotions of their consumers, increasing ROI for businesses and making communication easier for consumers. Additionally, every text innately leaves a record of the sender, their intent, and the best number to reach them, so businesses never lose a lead.

Businesses spend billions on promotions trying to get consumers into their stores and onto their websites.  However, consumers mostly see these promotions outside of business hours, while reading or watching TV before or after work, when there is little to no chance of reaching a business if they tried.

"It just makes sense," says Brian Elrod, Text Request co-founder. "Anytime I read or watch something I see ads, but that usually isn't during my work day. When I do see them, though, my smartphone is either in my pocket or sitting on the couch beside me. If I see an interesting ad, it just makes sense that I should be able to shoot that business a quick text that I'm interested. Otherwise I'll just go on with my life, forgetting that business and how they can benefit me."

"They already want me to call them or email them," says director of communication James Dawson. "Why can't I text them?"

"Everybody texts," continues Dawson. "80% of business calls are either put on hold or never answered. Only 18% of people check their voicemail - Coca-Cola in Atlanta completely got rid of voicemail! People understand that texting is the best way to communicate, and people run businesses, so why aren't businesses texting? We connect those dots."

Text Request is not a mass texting or SMS marketing tool.  Users will never receive unsolicited messages from Text Request, nor from the businesses they choose to communicate with.  Other than standard text messaging rates from their cell phone provider, Text Request is completely free to consumers. Additionally, there are no downloads needed and no contracts to sign for anyone (business or consumer) to use Text Request.

Those interested in Text Request (or being a Reseller for Text Request) can text them directly, or can visit TextRequest.com to see how it works for free.  Scalable pricing plans are available to meet every size organization.

About Text Request:
Text Request is a simple yet comprehensive management system for convenient customer interaction, that allows consumers to connect with their favorite organizations through direct, personalized text messaging. Consumers text the same way they text all their friends. Businesses simply log into their accounts to manage conversations, similar to email. To learn more, visit textrequest.com. Connect with Text Request through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and keep up with the latest business trends on TxtTrend.com

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