Send SMS via Automation Program in Emarsys

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Click on 'Channels' and choose 'SMS Campaigns'

Navigate to the 'Campaigns' tab and click 'Create Campaign'

Select your Campaign Type as 'SMS'

Give your campaign a name and choose the recipient source as 'Using an Automation Center Program'\ \ Once the selections are made, click on the 'Save & Next' button.

Once you land on the 'Content Creation' section, provide your campaign details

Once you are happy with your content, click on 'Ready to Launch' to save your pre-built automation message

Next, let's build the automation! Click on 'Automation' and choose 'Automation Programs'

Click on the 'Create Program' button. To learn more about automation journeys in Emarsys, see the article below. <https://help.emarsys.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017966677-Overview-Emarsys-automation-solutions>

Choose the program type that you would like to create

Within the Program Builder, choose your 'Entry Points', 'Actions' and 'Channels'. You can be as creative as you like!

The program would look something similar to the example given below. \ \ When you need it, click on Send SMS under Channels to add it to your program. Double click on the Send SMS node to select your pre-built SMS message.

Once you have built your journey and are ready for testing, click on the 'Status' dropdown

Select the option 'Test'

Once your test settings are configured, click 'Done'

Once you are happy with your test, click on the 'Activate' option to enable the automation

Click on the 'Activate' button to confirm

Once your program is all set, click on the 'Save' button

If you get stuck at any point, please refer to the following Emarsys user guides: <https://help.emarsys.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004558609-End-user-guides-SMS-End-user-guide>\ <https://help.emarsys.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004638525-Overview-Automation-Center-Overview>\ <https://help.emarsys.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019604638-Nodes-Automation-Center-Channel-nodes> Alternatively, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [support@tallbob.com](mailto:support@tallbob.com)