# SMS campaigns

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## Get started with SMS campaigns

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Install SMS</strong></td><td>Learn how to install your first SMS channel so you can start sending SMS campaigns.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/9YsbXaSOKh2BLTFaiqEE">/pages/9YsbXaSOKh2BLTFaiqEE</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Send an SMS campaigns</strong></td><td>Learn how to create and send an SMS campaign.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/Jxd73wiSogORi11k8o1J">/pages/Jxd73wiSogORi11k8o1J</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Best practices for MMS campaigns</strong></td><td>Learn about media sizes and dimensions for MMS campaigns.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/Evax25i2RjQkXzoBxqG5">/pages/Evax25i2RjQkXzoBxqG5</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SMS campaign analytics</strong></td><td>Learn how to analyze the performance of your SMS campaigns.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/cK9phxghO4bDdoSPUlK6">/pages/cK9phxghO4bDdoSPUlK6</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Why use SMS for marketing?

* **High engagement:** SMS messages have higher open and click-through rates compared to email, ensuring your promotions and notifications are seen and acted upon quickly.
* **Immediate delivery:** SMS delivers messages instantly, making it ideal for time-sensitive promotions, reminders, and alerts.
* **Direct and personal:** SMS allows for direct, personalized communication with customers, fostering stronger relationships and higher engagement.

### Get SMS for marketing

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