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  1. How does SMS marketing compare to email marketing in terms of average open rates?

    Answer: SMS open rates (~98%) are significantly higher than email (~20%)

    SMS messages achieve open rates of approximately 98% compared to email's ~20%, making SMS one of the highest-engagement marketing channels.

  2. What is A/B testing in the context of SMS campaigns?

    Answer: Sending two message variants to different subscriber segments to compare performance

    A/B testing in SMS involves sending two different message versions (e.g., different CTAs or offers) to audience segments to identify which drives better results.

  3. A company uses an SMS platform to automatically text customers a discount code on their birthday. This is an example of:

    Answer: Triggered or event-based SMS automation

    Birthday messages are triggered by a calendar event tied to subscriber data, making them a classic example of event-based SMS automation.

  4. What does 'churn rate' measure in an SMS subscriber list?

    Answer: The percentage of subscribers who opt out over a given period

    Churn rate in SMS marketing measures the percentage of subscribers who unsubscribe from your list during a specific time period.

  5. Which of the following best describes a 'long code' in SMS marketing?

    Answer: A standard 10-digit phone number used for lower-volume, two-way SMS conversations

    Long codes (10DLC) are standard 10-digit numbers suited for lower-volume, personalized, two-way SMS communication with customers.

  6. Why is personalization important in SMS marketing campaigns?

    Answer: Personalization increases relevance and engagement, leading to higher conversion rates

    Personalizing SMS messages with the recipient's name, past behavior, or preferences makes the message more relevant and significantly improves engagement and conversions.

  7. What is the role of a 'call-to-action' (CTA) in an SMS marketing message?

    Answer: To prompt the recipient to take a specific next step, such as clicking a link or redeeming an offer

    A CTA directs the recipient toward a desired action, such as 'Shop Now,' 'Claim Your Offer,' or 'Reply YES,' and is critical for driving campaign conversions.