I’ve noticed politicians making an extra effort to reach-out to more young adults with campaigns such as the get out and vote programs by companies like MTV. Other sources for news, information and events have been implemented this year, and if you haven’t already heard, one of the biggest has been text-messaging. People can sign up to receive the latest news from their favorite politicians to keep in touch and updated. This morning I was catching up with some wireless industry news, and according to Wireless Week Obama will be announcing his VP running mate thought his text messaging campaigning during the Democratic Convention in Denver in just a couple of weeks. That’s HUGE NEWS!

===

Here is a snap shot of the news release:

“Obama to Break VP News by Text By Rhonda Wickham WirelessWeek - August 11, 2008 The 2008 U.S. Presidential campaign is turning into the election year that mainstreamed wireless technology. Barack Obama’s campaign has announced its intention to let texters know who his running mate will be in the days leading up to the Democratic convention Aug. 25-28 in Denver. According to Obama website, voters can be the “first to know” who Obama’s vice president will be by going online and providing a cell phone number (or e-mail address), or by texting VP to 62262 to receive a text message with the breaking announcement. Obama’s campaign has used wireless and Internet technology to build more of a grass roots campaign. Since announcing his plan to run for president last summer, Obama has employed roughly 25 text campaigns to supporters.”

===

(more…)

AUSTIN, TX August 1, 2008 – As properties remain on the market for longer periods of time, sellers and agents alike are seeking solutions to move their inventory. Recognizing this need, Austin Real Estate Flyers recently aligned with Goomzee.com to provide a comprehensive solution for both online and at-property marketing using the latest technology. Every Austin-based agent who signs up for a Goomzee Connect annual plan will qualify for the “Attract Buyers – Free Flyers” promotion; where Goomzee has agreed to pay for an e-Flyer mailing. This partnership means real estate professionals are getting more bang for their advertising buck by reaching more agents and more potential buyers, ultimately increasing listing exposure and speeding up the process of finding a buyer.

(more…)

I wanted to share this excellent article posted by Matt Carter on Inman News. As Goomzee prepares to launch a patent-pending solution for photo capability, this is a great article that just proves our innovation team is headed in the right direction (we already knew that!).

The Inman Conference is generation a lot of new ideas and I can’t wait to read all the new blogs from people who were in attendance! Our CEO has been mingling with the best of them and can’t stop bragging about what he can’t wait to share with the team!

Enjoy!

(more…)