The Mobile Long Beach

Interactive, Engaging, Information

The Benefits of Mobile

• Provide an easily accessible, interactive way for people to learn about local events.

• Provide alternate ways for local vendors to advertise or offer incentives to drive retail sales.

• Be at the cutting edge of information delivery by implementing a mobile information service.

• Benefits both locals and visitors b y providing up to date information in the palm of their hand, upon request.

Opt-In is EASY as 1-2-3

1. Open your phones Message Center and create a new message.

2. Compose a message to be sent to 42255 with the words “WHATSON WEHO” in the body of the message.

3. Send the message and start to receive event information and retailer discounts.

The Interactive Long Beach

• Run a poll to find out the popularity of events, stores and issues.

• Run a trivia game and offer prizes to generate buzz

• Create a dialog with your residents.

Mobile Facts

• There are over 207 Million people that have mobile phones in the US.

• That is 66% of the US population

• Over 8 Billion text messages were sent in the month of December 2005

• It is multi-cultural and cross-generational.