Inmoji Teams Up With textPlus to Provide Peer-to-Peer Engagement in Mobile Messaging

Inmoji, Inc., a company that connects consumers with their favorite brands through peer-to-peer, in-message, “powered” Inmoji, announced it has partnered with Wi-Fi first mobile telecom leader textPlus to provide branded, clickable emoji icons for their 70 million active users. The new functionality will debut later this month with the Schiller S1 water bike featured on Kickstarter campaign on Nextplus.

Scott LahmanFor the first time a crowdfunding campaign can be funded through clickable emoji icon on the Nextplus messaging platform. Scott Lahman, founder and CEO of Nextplus parent company, textPlus, stated:

“Our collaboration with Inmoji is revolutionary and a harbinger of the potential that messaging apps can provide to connect brands with consumers.”

Crowdfunding campaigns are one example of how ‘powered’ Inmoji can monetize messages, reach large audiences, and capture critical sentiment data while connecting consumers and brands in authentic ways that drive engagement and loyalty. Inmoji helps brands connect with consumers through messaging platforms with clickable icons that feature rich media experiences. With Inmoji, consumers can invest in crowdfunding campaigns, share music and movie clips, buy coffee, gifts or provide location information in a fun and convenient way.

SAMSUNG CSCCo-founder and chief executive officer of Inmoji, Michael Africk, explained:

“Inmoji has unleashed the powerful potential messaging apps offer to brands. With more than 70+ million existing users, Nextplus gives Schiller Bikes a competitive advantage to drive funding in a highly competitive crowdfunding market.”

Since its launch in 2014, Schiller Bikes has captured global attention by pioneering an exhilarating and dynamic cycling experience on water. The Schiller S1 Inmoji will be available on Android and iOS smartphones later this month and is conveniently located next to the other popular emoticons on smartphones and tablets. SXSWi badge holders can get up close and personal with the Schiller S1 and learn more about the innovative campaign at the SXSW Trade Show, Inmoji Booth Number 825 from March 15 – March 18, between 10am and 6pm.

Judah SchillerJudah Schiller, founder and CEO of Schiller Bikes, added:

“Inmoji’s collaboration with Nextplus gives Schiller Bikes an authentic and organic way to connect with the billions of potential funders that rely on messaging apps as their primary way to communicate. We are thrilled to work with Nextplus and Inmoji, two trailblazers in the burgeoning messaging economy.”


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