Political Texts Garner Funds & Scrutiny
Text messages are emerging as a big player in this year’s elections, specifically in terms of fundraising. A full 10% of 2012 presidential campaign donations have come through texts, according to a new report out by Pew. Interestingly, the report also found that Democrats are more likely to donate via cellphones or online, while Republicans are […]
Why Text Messaging is a Game-Changer for Political Campaigns
Ever since Barack Obama texted 3 million people to announce Joe Biden as his running mate in 2008, text messaging has been recognized as a game-changer in politics. This year, it’s a must-have for both presidential campaigns. Romney recently announced his own VP pick, Rep. Paul Ryan, with a text message to his supporters. Both […]
SimpleTexting Donates Services to HelpFindLinnea
On June 26, 2012, 19-year-old Linnea Lomax walked out of a mental health clinic in Sacramento, California. She has not been heard from since. HelpFindLinnea is an organization of volunteers dedicated to locating Linnea and bringing her safely home. We’re donating our text messaging services to HelpFindLinnea to help them coordinate their search efforts. Here’s […]
