April 08, 2008

When REV Houston launches its first fleet of all electric/zero emission vehicles in Houston, it will receive an extra boost of technology power from qtags, the text message service that will connect its passengers and drivers.   The free short-trip public transportation service will officially begin operations during the grand opening ceremonies for Discovery Green on April 13, 2008 in downtown Houston. Read Full Release

November 29, 2007
The NFL's Philadelphia Eagles are using a unique text-alert system powered by qtags to provide in-stadium assistance to fans at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles fans who need emergency help or who have a situation that requires the attention of stadium personnel can text a keyword to 78247 (q-t-a-g-s). This initial text creates a channel for private communication between the fan and stadium support staff, allowing both to communicate back and forth using a web interface and the fan's mobile phone. The keyword is communicated to fans via in-stadium signage and the Lincoln Financial Field scoreboard.

July 30, 2007
NAS Recruitment Communications of Cleveland, known for helping many of America's largest companies find good employees, announces they now provide mobility solutions powered by qtags text.

Well-known brands such as Fidelity Investments, Toyota, Verizon Wireless, Caremark, Constellation Energy and many others rely on NAS - a division of McCann Worldgroup - to reach prospective candidates through a wide range of advertising efforts. In 2007 NAS has helped these brands add text messaging to their recruiting campaigns, enabling them to go "mobile" to facilitate communication with today's fast-moving audience.

December 1, 2007

Konko discusses “mobility marketing,” a new and innovative way for advertisers and businesses to access prospects—and the next logical step for those who use their cell phones for text messaging and text search. Konko may have hit upon the next generation of advertising formats by reaching consumers through their cell phones. 

November 13, 2007 --

Houston-based mobility marketing firm qtags was named one of the "Top 10 Promising Start-ups" at the 5th annual Information Technology and Web 2.0 Venture Forum sponsored by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.

The Rice Alliance event is one of the largest information technology venture forums in North America. More than 100 companies applied to take part, and 44 were selected to present in front of the audience of approximately 500 investors and venture capitalists, industry representatives and business leaders.

May 14, 2007 --

In a National Recruiting Campaign, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will distribute 10,000 AdPack tissue packs printed with an invitation to learn more about employment opportunities at the national restaurant chain. The message will encourage recipients to text the qtag keyword "RRJOBS" to 78247 to get application details, with each applicant receiving a $10 iTunes gift card.