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Iranian SMS Marketing

Screenshots from Iranian SMS advertisements sent by “Hamrahe Avval” and its subcontractor advertising agencies in 2012.

“Hi, 30 lessons, 30 days, 30 minutes per day. Learn English conversation ‘Kaaj style’ EXTRA. No need for class or books.”

“You elegant brides, Hold on! check our website […]”

“[You can find every type of] small refrigerators and fans at […]”

“Our votes goes to Dr. Hassan Ghafouri-Fard [(in ‘Majles’ election)]”

“Getting rid of Pests – Cockroaches, Mice, Insects – without using any chemical pesticides”

“For Sale: Lines ‘3000’ for bulk SMS marketing. Consultation=send digit 8”

“What do you do if your fiance steals your car and goes to the North [(Caspian sea region)]? The [Romantic] Comedy ‘The Last Thievery’ in the Movie-theaters now”

“The most important information about skin health, hair, and beauty. The latest news about the scientific achievements in Iran and the world. Send digit 11 to […]. 50 Tomans per message”

“Dear subscriber, if you would like to unsubscribe the informational and commercial SMS messages send digit 2 to […]. If you do not send anything the current [subscription] stays in action. Response to this message is free. ‘Hamrah Avval’”

“[Messege 1:] Ten percent off for internal conversations on Women’s Day, especially for Women who have purchased Hamrah Avval’s SIM cards. Happy Women’s Day. Nobody is alone. [Messege 2:] If Persepolis team wins the match against Al-Ettehaad the fans and the members of Persepolis [Sports] Club will receive free message and free conversations from Hamrah Avval. (Become a member by sending a message with no content to […]”

“Brides and Bridegrooms!!!!!!! Take a look at […] before the Wedding!”

“[Male] Enhancement Products **The Golden Package** Phone […] Only for Men”

“Bulk SMS Messages, only 12 [thousands] Toomans […]”

“Tonight on TV Channel Two: ‘Introducing Millennium Tower: a Residential, Commercial, and Office Space Complex’ in [the program] ‘Persistent Efforts, Stable Industry’ from 22:00 to 22:30. Repeated on Tuesday night […]”

“The Devine Tradition of ‘Qarzol-Hasaneh’ [Islamic Moneylending] is a reliable way for the comfort of your family [in the future]. […]”

“Happy Prophet’s Birthday: KFC Restaurant […]”

“[1:] Dear Subscriber: Thank you for paying your bill virtually. Hamrah Avval [2:] [This message is a confirmation message for bill payment.] [3:] Dear Subscriber: Happy Birthday. Hamrah Avval, Your Companion for your happy hours”

“’The Last Savior’ Contest. Send a message to […]. Win 40 ‘Freedom Spring’ [gold] coins. 75 Toomans per answer. Not-for-profit sponsor: Centre for Digital Media”

“*Sell more* using the most modern SMS advertising system in Iran […]”

“[1 & 2:] Happy Mid-Sha’ban [(The birthday of the Hidden Imam, the Savior)], the one who is called to appear, the one who embodies the hopes of those right-minded [faithful] who wait for his re-appearance”

“You [only] have time until Mordad the 20th to sign up for the 20th Exhibition of The Holy Quran.”

“This is not [just] a [commercial] slogan: We will sell your property in 7 days [or] rent it in 3 days. Try us at […]. Parmis Real Estate [Company]”

“Hair removal forever with the newest laser [devices] […]”

“Aylar House of Brides: Total Hair Removal only 12000 Toomans, Disposable Pack, Personal Room, Absolutely Clean, with Official Permit […]”

“[1 & 2 are repeated before] [3:] The 30th Anniversary of the Eternal [Martyrdom of] Military Officer Haj Ahmad Motovaselian and His Friends. Time: […] Place: […], Basij [Center of ] Iran Mobile Communication Company”

“The 9th Great Conference of Cyber-Hezbollah: ‘Syria: The Front-line of Resstance’. Speakers: Hojjatol-Eslam Akhtari, Dr. Hassan Abbassi, and Syrian and Lebanese Activists. Today from 5 O’clock., [address: …]”

“Laser hair removal (2 appointments) gel (Free) + PRP + Botox (The best quality) […]”

“Drug rehabilitation [in an institution with permit] with Metadone, 710000 [Toomans] per month, Methamphetamine treatment, Crack, Hashish […]”

“Solutions to reduce your living costs. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message”

“Send the word [EMNO] to 2022. You might be the win a Samsung TV in the weekly prize draw and also receive a subscription for the daily messages for ‘Positive Energy’ that costs 500 Rial per day. More Info: […]”

“Solutions to reduce your living costs. Gas, Water, Electricity. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message”

“We celebrate the 11th anniversary of Parsian Bank with you. Parsian, the Bank for Iranians.”

“Interesting conversations in the Message Rooms for Iranian Women. Send KH to 2050”

“Friday Prayers: Begining at 10:45. Keynote: General Vahidi, the minister of Defense. Sermon by Hojjatoleslam Sedighi. [Sent by] Tehran’s Friday Prayers Headquarters”

“‘Keraamat’ Week: Extra-ordinary loans for women. Megre Mihan Qarzol-Hasaneh (Islamic Moneylending institution)]”

“Send the word [AJIB] to 2022. You might be the winner of a 40-inch flat screen Samsung TV in our weekly prize draw and also can enjoy receiving a subscription for our daily SMS ‘Wonders of Our Time’. Costs 500 Rial per day. […]”

“Special discounts from Hamrah Avval for the Hajj pilgrims. The most economic phone calls from Saudi Arabia to Iran and the rest of the world with ‘91’ packages. […]”

“[1: Repeated message] [2:] To protest the offensive movie against the greatest Prophet we suggest you to stop using Google and Youtube for 3 days.”

“Let’s help those who cannot move in the unpaved road of life’s misfortunes. The eyes of prisoners for unintended crimes is looking for your [kindness]. [Donate to] Diyya Headquarters […]”

“Your smile is a flower that we were waiting for it to blossom. Join us for the Autumn’s Thousand Smiles program by Hamrah Avval. No one is alone. Hamrah Avval”

“Tehran’s Friday Prayers: Begins at 10:45. The Keynote by General Ahmadi Moqaddam. Sermon by Ayatollah Khatami. Tehran’s Friday Prayers Headquarter”

“Kalle-Paache, a natural and nutritious food. […]” – نمونه ای از پیامک آگهی فرستاده شده به مشترکین تلفن همراه در ایران

Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.

Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.

Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.

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