SMS Marketing for Internal Alerts

Use two-way SMS to notify employees, share urgent updates, and coordinate teams quickly with automated alerts.

Built for Internal Alerts

  • Send emergency notifications, schedule changes, and policy updates instantly from your company’s main number

  • Automate alerts for shift reminders, system outages, or critical announcements

  • Segment by department, role, or location to deliver the right message to the right team

  • Connect HR, scheduling, or communication tools so staff records and alerts stay aligned

Launch SMS That Employees Actually Read

When every minute counts, email and calls aren’t fast enough. SMS ensures critical alerts are read within minutes, improving safety, coordination, and productivity.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business or organization

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Set up opt-ins during onboarding or team meetings. Use keywords for specific teams or departments and send alerts, reminders, and follow-ups while tracking responses.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for shifts, training sessions, or safety checks. After-hours auto-replies confirm messages, gather details, and let employees know when to expect follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Managers never miss an urgent message with the mobile app. Track responses, confirm acknowledgment of alerts, and sync with HR or scheduling systems.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Faster Responses and Safer Workplaces

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Internal Alerts

How can SMS be used for internal alerts?
You can notify staff of emergencies, policy updates, shift changes, or system outages instantly. SMS ensures alerts are seen when they matter most.
How fast do employees see SMS alerts? +
Most messages are read within minutes, making SMS more reliable than email for urgent communication.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your company’s main number so employees receive alerts from a recognizable sender.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm receipt of after-hours alerts, request acknowledgment, and let employees know how to follow up.
Can we segment alerts and track responses? +
Yes. Segment by department, shift, or location. Track who received, opened, and replied to alerts for accountability.
Does this integrate with HR or scheduling systems? +
Textellent integrates with HR, scheduling, and communication tools so employee data and alert history stay in sync.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Employees opt in during onboarding or via internal communication processes. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically to maintain compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Companies can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS alerts, reminders, and workflows before upgrading.