Can a Text replace a Business Card???

iLoop Mobile Inc. had something really cool on their website that caught my attention.  Basically you used their name as the keyword and texted that to their shortcode to get their contact information, similar to a business card.  I wonder just how effective this might be at trade shows or different events where everybody wants your business card?

Wireless AMBER Alerts!!!!

Today marks the 15th Anniversary of Amber Hagerman's abduction.  Please sign up to receive Wireless AMBER Alerts.  We have all seen the electronic billboards or heard the notice on the news, but can you imagine how receiving this information via your phone would change things.  The site requires you to enter in your phone number and select the zip codes you would like to receive alerts.  It's that simple!
Having this information delivered to our cell phones could help us capture the criminals so much quicker.  Sign up today!!!  It doesn't take long and can change the outcome of an abduction from a sad ending to a happy ending.

EXTRA text alerts

Everybody has those guilty pleasures and my wife loves to read celebrity gossip.  EXTRA - hosted by Mario Lopez, gives you the opportunity to "stay in the know" with text alerts.  All you have to do is text "EXTRA" to "44636".  If you like getting up to date information on celebrities, check it out!

Text "Hotel" to "Beers"

I always visit ESPN.com and I have been seeing a lot of this Bud Light campaign on their home page.  You could win a trip to Dallas to attend Bud Light sponsored events during the Super Bowl.  The Grand Prize is a 4 night trip for 2 to Dallas from February 3-7 and it includes airfare, hotel, and access to all Bud Light Sponsored events.  If you haven't bought tickets and need to go try this!!!

GreatClips and their Text Messaging Campaign

I have been watching the College Football Bowl Games all week and have noticed GreatClips text messaging campaign commercials.  It's smart because you have tons of men watching the games on their T.V.  I would love to win an Insignia Home Theater System so I had to participate.  All you have to do is text "Cave" to "Whale" and you are entered into their contest.  If you are in need of an Ultimate Man-Cave makeover you should participate, the contest ends January 31 of 2011.