Introduction to Media SMS TALK
Fabrica Holdings, through its subsidiary Media4u, has announced the upcoming launch of an innovative interactive SMS application named Media SMS TALK. Scheduled for a test release in late September 2025, this app aims to revolutionize corporate communication by allowing seamless two-way interactions between businesses and their customers. Partnering with its already successful SMS distribution service, Media SMS, which boasts a dominant market share among corporate SMS services in Japan, this new application seeks to enhance the way organizations engage with clients.
Development Background
With over 6,700 companies adopting Media SMS, which has achieved the number one market share in the corporate SMS delivery sector for four consecutive years, Media4u recognizes the evolution of customer communication needs. Historically, SMS services have primarily focused on one-way notifications from businesses to clients. Now, there's a growing demand for interactive features, such as responding to appointment changes and adjusting delivery times, which require communication both ways.
Addressing Existing System Challenges
Previous versions of Media SMS were largely geared towards PC use, leading to challenges for mobile-dependent sales teams. Feedback revealed a strong desire for a mobile-friendly solution that allows sales personnel to communicate with customers directly from their smartphones. However, handling client interactions via personal devices presented significant challenges, such as:
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Compliance and Governance Issues: It became difficult for companies to track and manage customer communications conducted on personal devices.
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Lack of Organizational Response: When a designated staff member was unavailable, customer queries went unanswered, damaging customer satisfaction.
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Loss of Communication History: Essential communication records were scattered across personal devices, preventing them from being accumulated as company assets.
Solutions Through Media SMS TALK
To overcome these challenges, Media4u has developed a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that provides mobile compatibility for their SMS platform. With Media SMS TALK, all communications between sales staff and customers can be monitored and shared with management, facilitating an organized approach to customer interaction.
Key Features of Media SMS TALK
Media SMS TALK offers corporate users the ability to send and receive SMS messages from their smartphones while on the go. Here are some remarkable features of the app:
- - Multi-User Support: Unlike standard SMS, this platform supports responses from multiple team members, enhancing collaborative customer handling and record management.
- - Centralized Logs: It integrates with Media SMS for cloud-based management of message histories and interactions, ensuring all exchanges are documented in an easily accessible manner.
- - Managerial Oversight: Management can oversee all communications, bolstering compliance and ensuring that customer interactions are appropriately monitored.
Practical Use Cases of Media SMS TALK
The utility of Media SMS TALK can be illustrated in various scenarios:
- - Sales Follow-Ups: A sales representative on the move can promptly respond to a client’s question regarding a contract renewal, with communication logs automatically shared.
- - Appointment Reminders: When a client requests a change in their appointment time, the assigned personnel can update them in real time, with all communication recorded for future reference.
- - Support Interactions: Upon receiving a request for support after sending a one-time password, the representative can quickly follow up and if necessary, escalate the issue to a manager or specialist.
- - Delivery Notifications: If a client requests a redelivery due to their absence, the responsible team member can respond immediately while also updating the logistics team to ensure a smooth process.
Testing Phase and Future Developments
The test release of Media SMS TALK is scheduled for late September 2025, aimed at facilitating robust interaction for corporate clients. The current app interface and design are still under development, with plans for a comprehensive redesign prior to the official launch.
Overview of Media SMS
For context, Media SMS is tailored specifically for corporate SMS needs, boasting a robust and secure communication infrastructure with a high delivery rate. With over 6,700 companies utilizing its services, Media SMS has proven to be an invaluable tool in various business contexts.
For more information, visit:
Media SMS.
Company Information
Fabrica Holdings
- - CEO: Masato Taniguchi
- - Headquarters: 1-11-30 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 9F Akasaka 1 Chome Center Building
- - Founded: November 1994
- - Listed; Tokyo Stock Exchange - Standard Market (Stock Code: 4193)
- - Website: Fabrica Holdings
Media4u
- - CEO: Toru Iwatate
- - Headquarters: 1-11-30 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
- - Founded: November 2005
- - 100% owned by Fabrica Holdings
- - Service scope includes SMS and AI-based services
- - Website: Media4u