Send a Broadcast Announcement With SMS Messaging
A Broadcast is a short message that can be sent via email and/or text messaging. Sending a Broadcast is an easy way to share announcements or reminders with your group. Not only does this tool save time by sending the messages simultaneously, admins can also choose recipients from a Smart List or a distribution list.
Wondering if your message is ideal for a Broadcast? Here are the top identifiers:
Wondering if your message is ideal for a Broadcast? Here are the top identifiers:
- Your message is short - an announcement or reminder
- Your message is primarily text - no pictures, attachments, or multiple links
- You want to send the message through SMS text, email, or both
- On the left navigation bar, click Broadcast
- Select the New Broadcast button on the top right
3. Enter a title
Note: This will appear as a subject line for email recipients. It will not be seen in the SMS text message format.
4. Type your message
5. Next to When*, use the dropdown menu to specify a delivery time
Delivery options
In the Delivery section, both text and email are selected by default. Make sure to de-select either if you prefer one communication method. Broadcasts will always show up in a member’s news feed on the mobile app, even if you disable text or email announcements.
Note: This will appear as a subject line for email recipients. It will not be seen in the SMS text message format.
4. Type your message
5. Next to When*, use the dropdown menu to specify a delivery time
Delivery options
In the Delivery section, both text and email are selected by default. Make sure to de-select either if you prefer one communication method. Broadcasts will always show up in a member’s news feed on the mobile app, even if you disable text or email announcements.
- Click Preview the Email to see how the Broadcast will look in email format.
- To continue, click Choose Recipients
Recipients
6. Click Choose Recipients Choose to send your message using one of the five options along the top of the screen:
6. Click Choose Recipients Choose to send your message using one of the five options along the top of the screen:
- All members
- Choose members
- Choose a list (Please see the Distribution List section for more information about this feature.)
- Use a Smart List (Please see the Smart List section for more information.)
- Add new people (This option is to add people manually.)
Note: You may notice that the number of text recipients is not the same as email recipients. This could mean that you are missing mobile numbers or valid email addresses for some members. Members for whom you have BOTH mobile and email information will receive the Broadcast via email and text message.
7. After you have chosen your recipients, click Next
8. Review and confirm your message details, then click Confirm & Send
7. After you have chosen your recipients, click Next
8. Review and confirm your message details, then click Confirm & Send
