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Catchwind named a finalist for the Technology Association of Iowa's annual Prometheus Awards. More

01.25.2007
Catchwind Co-Founder and COO to address AMA chapters.

12.18.2006
Catchwind launches Mobellie - a simple, affordable SMS appointment reminder service. More

11.09.2006
is proud to sponsor the MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum on November 28th in Los Angeles. 

10.01.2006
Catchwind's TextPromoter product featured in Nightclub & Bar Magazine. Read Article

07.22.06
Catchwind featured on NBC affiliate for mobile marketing initiatives. See Video.

06.01.2006
Catchwind's TextPromoter product featured in International edition of Bowling Industry Magazine. Read Article

Catchwind Launches New Mobile Reminder Service

Des Moines, IA (December 18, 2006) – Catchwind, a Des Moines, Iowa based mobile marketing and technology firm has launched Mobellie — a new text message-based reminder service for medical clinics, dentists offices, salons and spas.  The web-based technology automatically sends a text message reminder the morning of (or day before) an appointment.

Catchwind co-founder Brian Hemesath emphasizes the need for this type of solution: “In this incredibly expensive and busy healthcare environment, there is a real need to increase the show ratios of clinics of any size.” Similar products in the United Kingdom have increased show ratios by 2-10%.  “Just one patient per month who receives a text message reminder and shows for an appointment can justify the cost of the service.”

Mobellie is easy to use, and can send messages to more than 200 million mobile phones, nationwide.  All mobile phones are able to receive text messages — referred to as “SMS” messages.  While two-way text messaging usage remains lower in upper demographics, simply receiving a message is as easy as checking voicemail.

Mobellie service is billed to clinics and salons on a monthly basis, and implementation requires only an Internet-connected computer.  Special hardware and expensive software is not required.  More information about Mobellie can be found at http://www.mobellie.com. 

About Catchwind
Founded in 2004, Catchwind is a privately-held Des Moines, Iowa based mobile marketing and technology firm.  Along with a dynamic platform from which retail brands and advertising agencies can launch campaigns, Catchwind markets industry-specific solutions.  One such solution is TextPromoter — the nation’s leading mobile marketing platform for the entertainment industry.

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