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Specialized: Impactful SMS Messaging When it’s Needed Most

Specialized, a bike and accessories manufacturer, relies on SMS as a channel that can actually help save lives. The business sells ANGi-equipped helmets that automatically texts for help when they…

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Hustle, the leader in peer to peer text messaging, empowers organizations to have authentic conversations at scale. When it set out to help its clients measure ROI on their SMS…

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AC Lens: 106% Higher Conversion Rate With Mobile Deep Links

AC Lens, one of the largest online full-service eyewear supply companies, wanted to roll out SMS campaigns to its customers to help make ordering contact lenses as simple as clicking…

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Hermes Parcelnet: 100 Million Bitly links, 100 Million Better Experiences

Hermes Parcelnet, the second largest package delivery service in the United Kingdom, was looking to create a simplified, easy-to-use shipment tracking experience using SMS messaging. Leveraging Bitly’s powerful API, Hermes…

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How One Ecommerce Business Solved the Omnichannel Challenge with Bitly Campaigns

Vissla, an eCommerce shop, wanted a better way to track the results of marketing campaigns across multiple channels. The company decided to use Bitly Campaigns to build a comprehensive view across every channel.…

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