Introducing a New Localist Events Feature: Bulletin – Outreach with SMS!

Andrew Tat

November 14, 2024

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Drive Student Attendance and Deliver Timely Essential Updates

In a world of crowded and sometimes ignored email inboxes, Concept3D’s Bulletin – Outreach with SMS is breaking through to reach students where they’re most active: on their mobile devices. This new feature, an add-on to Bulletin of Localist Events, offers universities the power of SMS by creating a direct line to students and boosting the visibility of essential event updates.

Research indicates that SMS messages have a 98% open rate compared to the 20% average for emails, proving it to be a highly effective channel for capturing students’ attention.

“In higher education, reaching students where they are is crucial. With SMS support in Localist Events, colleges and universities can now double engagement with their campus events and boost attendance where and when it matters.”

-Andrew Tat, Localist Events Product Manager

With Bulletin – Outreach with SMS, event organizers gain a flexible, time-sensitive communication tool. Upon registration, students can submit their cell phone number and opt-in for event communications delivered via SMS. This add-on provides a dynamic solution for delivering crucial, real-time updates such as registration confirmations, last-minute changes due to weather or other circumstances, venue details, and event cancellations.


Whether it’s a reminder to attend or a last minute update on location, SMS ensures students receive key information that boosts their likelihood to attend. Each message is customizable and allows event organizers to tailor communications through a full campaign with details and language that resonate with students and convey urgency when needed.

With a mobile-first generation, Bulletin – Outreach with SMS meets students where they are and helps institutions keep them engaged, informed, and connected to campus life. For universities aiming to make every message count, this new feature from Concept3D provides an impactful way to deliver timely, relevant updates that drive student participation across all campus events. If this sounds like your school, contact us to set up a time to learn more

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