Broadcast notification service, otherwise known as mass notification, enables you to immediately send a large number of messages via phone and/or text to selected recipients. There are a number of popular reasons and applications that people use a notification service for, but you should know the following:
1) Everything is moving to "the cloud," especially notifications. So the idea of getting special notification software to send messages is quickly becoming obsolete. Now you can send messages, right from your online-connected computer, without the need for any hardware or software and from any location. In fact, our system is already set up and is ready to use. You can send out your first broadcast today.
2) There are legal restrictions. Sending broadcasts for the purposes of telemarketing is, for all intents and purposes, against the law. However, sending broadcasts for "informational purposes" is legal -- for example, school or organization closings, weather emergencies, airline delays, doctor appointments -- anything that involves a notification that alerts the recipient about a topic they want or need to know something about. (We advise you to seek an attorney's opinion if you are in a gray area.) For sales promotions, you need to have your recipients opt-in to your list. While most states allow political calls, there are some restrictions so it's best to check your state's particular laws.
3) Setting up is quick and easy. Just upload your phone list or text list online (we can help you if you want) and you'll be good to go. Make sure your list is in the proper format. And yes, you can store any number of lists online to use for any number of different messages.
4) Lastly, you need to record your phone message, or input your text message. You can record your phone message right over the phone (our system will call you) so be sure to have your script ready. Practice, practice, practice and rewrite your message as many times as you must to insure that you are clear, concise and informative.
Broadcasting notifications is much easier, simple, and probably less expensive than you ever imagined. A properly executed broadcast campaign can achieve a very high response because is the most "direct" way to your targeted audience. Today, the vast majority of people are using cell and smartphones to send and receive notifications instantly.