SMS for Media and Entertainment - Events & EngagementSMS for Media and Entertainment
SMS for media and entertainment powers event ticketing alerts, TV show voting, radio contests, and fan engagement campaigns - with USSD and premium-rate options for interactive experiences.
SMS for media and entertainment - ticketing alerts, TV/radio voting, and fan campaigns with USSD options.
Trusted across African enterprises
Trusted by Aar, Bidco, Creditinfo, Devki, Dhl, Kengen, Kimisitu, Muthokinju, Pathcare, Premier Hosp, Royal Milk, Safeboda, U&I Microfinance, Unaitas, Unicef, Username, Usernamesacco, Yego
Why media & entertainment teams choose Celcom Africa
One African messaging stack - routes, compliance, and delivery tools that work together.
Event ticketing SMS
Ticket confirmations, gate codes, and event day updates to attendees.
TV & radio voting
Two-way SMS and USSD voting for shows, competitions, and polls.
Fan club alerts
Premiere notifications, exclusive content, and artist announcements.
Premium rate SMS
Monetised voting and content services via premium short codes.
Concert and festival updates
Schedule changes, safety alerts, and VIP notifications at scale.
Contest management
Keyword-based entry, winner selection, and prize notification flows.
Built for broadcast regulator requirements
Media and entertainment messaging is governed by communications authority rules on content, marketing consent, and premium-rate services. Celcom Africa supports compliant broadcast messaging, opt-in consent for marketing, and premium SMS services aligned with Communications Authority and equivalent broadcast regulator requirements in each market.
- Premium rate SMS
- Concert and festival updates
- Contest management
How media & entertainment uses SMS
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Connect your system
Integrate via API or upload contacts from your media management platform.
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Define message triggers
Set rules for appointments, payments, alerts, or campaign schedules.
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Configure templates
Create approved message templates with dynamic fields for your use case.
- 4
Automate delivery
Messages fire automatically in real time or on a scheduled batch.
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Monitor and report
Track delivery, responses, and export logs for compliance and reporting.
Messaging use cases
From Nairobi fintechs to Lagos retailers - teams across Africa run customer-critical messaging on Celcom every day.
- Concert and festival ticket confirmations
- TV show voting and audience polls
- Radio contest entries and winner announcements
- Fan club premiere and release notifications
- VIP and backstage access codes via SMS
- Pay-per-vote and premium content services
Frequently asked questions
Do you support TV show voting via SMS?
Yes. Two-way SMS short codes and USSD menus handle high-volume voting with real-time tally integration.
Can we run radio contests with keyword entry?
Yes. Configure keyword-based entry on a shared short code with automatic entrant logging and winner selection.
How do premium rate SMS services work?
Premium short codes charge the voter or subscriber a fee. Celcom manages the technical setup and revenue sharing.
Can we send ticket confirmations for large events?
Yes. Bulk SMS delivers ticket details, QR codes, and gate information to thousands of attendees simultaneously.
Do you support USSD voting alongside SMS?
Yes. USSD menus provide interactive voting for feature-phone audiences alongside SMS keyword voting.
Engage your audience with SMS
Talk to our media team about voting and event solutions.
REST API, webhooks, and ready-made plugins connect Celcom to your existing systems.