RCS Campaign
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Key Features of an RCS Campaign:
- 1. Enhanced Media Support: Send high-quality images, GIFs, audio, and videos directly within messages.
- 2. Rich Interactivity: Include buttons for quick responses, links, and actions (e.g., "Buy Now" or "Learn More").
- 3. Real-Time Updates: Deliver notifications or alerts with read receipts, typing indicators, and delivery confirmations.
- 4. Personalization: Tailor messages with dynamic content based on customer data, preferences, or behavior.
- 5. Integration with Chatbots: Use AI-powered chatbots for automated responses and interactive customer service.
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Example Use Cases:
- Retail: Showcase new collections, offer personalized product recommendations, or send promotions.
- Travel: Share boarding passes, itineraries, and updates about flights or bookings.
- Finance: Send account alerts, transaction updates, or promotional offers.
- Healthcare: Offer appointment scheduling, reminders, or wellness tips.
An RCS (Rich Communication Services) campaign leverages the capabilities of RCS messaging to create engaging, interactive, and media-rich communication experiences for customers.
RCS is a next-generation messaging protocol that enhances traditional SMS with features such as rich cards, and real-time engagement.
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RCS Channel
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Step 1: Navigate to RCS Channel Setup
- 1. Go to Channels → Google RCS and click on Add Channel
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Step 2: Add Channel Details
- 1 Add Title: Provide a name for your RCS channel.
- 2 RCS Agent: Enter the RCS agent details.
- 3 RCS ID: Provide the RCS ID associated with the agent.
- 4 Provider: Select one of the following providers:
- Routemobile
- Google RCS
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Step 3: Select Billing Category
- Authentication
- Promotional
- Transaction
Choose the appropriate billing category for the channel:
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Step 4: Specify Carrier
- Vodafone
- BSNL
- Airtel
- Jio
Select the carrier(s) to associate with the channel:
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Step 5: Create the Channel
- 1. Review the details you’ve entered.
- 2. Click on Create Channel to finalize the setup.
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RCS Template
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Step 1: Navigate to RCS Campaigns
1. From the side panel, go to Campaign → RCS → Create New Template.
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Step 2: Customize the Template
- Text: Displays a simple text-based message.
- Rich Card: Includes an image, title, description, and actions.
- Carousel: Displays a horizontally scrollable set of rich cards.
1. Add Title: Provide a title for your template.
2. Choose Template Type: Select one of the following options:
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Step 3: Select Channel
- Choose the appropriate communication channel for your campaign.
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Step 4: Select Template Category
- Promotional: For promotional campaigns.
- Marketing: For marketing purposes.
- Authentication: For verification or authentication-related communication.
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Step 5: Define Message Context
- Add the content and customize it to meet your campaign requirements.
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Step 6: Add Suggestions
Include one or more of the following suggestion types:
- Reply: Sends a predefined response to the user.
- URL: Opens a link to a specified web page.
- Phone: Initiates a phone call to a provided number.
- Location (Latitude/Longitude): Provides exact geographic coordinates.
- View Location (Query): Displays a location based on a search query.
- Share Location: Shares the user’s current location.
- Calendar Event: Adds an event to the user’s calendar.
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RCS Template Analytics
- Uploaded Recipients: Total recipients uploaded for the process.
- Sent to Operator: Total messages sent to the operator for delivery.
- Successful Count: Messages successfully sent to recipients.
- Failed Count: Messages that failed to send.
- Delivered Count: Messages successfully delivered to recipients.
- Read Count: Messages read by recipients.
- Unread Count: Delivered messages that remain unread.
- Total Response Count: Total responses received from recipients.
- Success Rate: Percentage of successful deliveries relative to total sent.
Monitor the performance of your RCS Template through the following metrics:
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RCS Scheduled Campaign Analytics
- Go to the Actions Tab under your campaign.
- Select View Stats to analyze the performance and detailed insights of your scheduled campaign.
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