What types of RCS messages for your company?Read the article What kind of RCS messages for your company?More information What kind of RCS messages for your company?More information Quali tipi di messaggi RCS per la vostra azienda?Ulteriori informazioni Welche Arten von RCS-Meldungen für Ihr Unternehmen?Mehr Informationen

THE smsmode© blog ©

The New Mobile Messaging Channels 2021, the infographic

7 December 2021

Mobile messaging is constantly changing. Many new channels have appeared recently: RCS, TTS, WhatsApp Business, VMS, push notifications... This multiplication of ways to reach customers is obviously an opportunity, but each channel has its own characteristics and advantages. It is therefore advisable to know these channels to exploit their potential to the full.

new-channels-messaging

Computer graphics

smsmode©️ wanted to find out more about marketing professionals' vision and knowledge of these new channels. Our platform therefore surveyed its customers during the period from July 9 to September 7, 2021.

The new mobile messaging channels

Of all the new entrants, the channel that stands out is WhatsApp Business (known by 73% of respondents). Its popularity is obviously helped by the fact that it is the customer care arm of WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging application with 2 billion monthly users.

Behind the "star" of our survey the gap widens, with TTS at 34% and push notifications (31%) closing the podium.

While the relative anonymity of VMS (voice messaging system) comes as no great surprise (27% of those questioned said they were familiar with it), the fact that RCS was only known by 12% of participants is more surprising, given that this protocol is designated as the successor to SMS, with already 16 million compatible mobiles in France and 30 million by 2023.

Little-known channels, but seen in a very positive light

The novelty of these new channels in no way diminishes the willingness of professionals to integrate them into their marketing strategy. Nearly half of those questioned believe that the new channels enable better customer retention. Just as many believe that these new channels should reach the level of SMS within 2 years, and that it is now essential to develop an omnichannel strategy.

Similarly, although the RCS is not well known among professionals, it is nevertheless highly appreciated by those who know about it or have received it. 90% of those who have received such messages are satisfied or extremely satisfied with the experience offered.

 

In essence, while the new mobile messaging channels have moderate awareness overall, they are highly valued by those who know about them.

It is certain that their arrival in the middle of a pandemic did not help to make them known, but the need for interactivity in customer relations and the democratisation of chatbots should allow these new channels, RCS and WhatsApp Business in particular, to become essential in the years to come.

mobile messaging white paper sms smsmode

Discovering new channels

Want to know all about the new mobile messaging channels?

Download the white paper on new channels

 

Want to know more about the RCS and discover this revolutionary channel?

DOWNLOAD PDF PRESENTATION OF THE RCS - French

 

Do you want to have a masterful customer care tool?

Learn more about the WhatsApp implementation

 

Would you like to reach a different audience with SMS ?

More about TTS

l

Our team advises you

Interested in our services? Our account managers and technical team are at your disposal to answer any questions you may have about our SMS solutions, and to advise you on how to set up your campaign.

Contact us