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Frequently Asked Questions
GossRSVP™ System Enhancements
Q1: As a consumer, does it cost me to use your service?
A: Only standard text messaging rates apply.
Q2: Does my phone work with your system?
A: GossRSVP™ has been certified to work with all phone models that are text-enabled and provided by the
following mobile phone carriers: Boost, Cellular One, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, VirginMobile, AT&T Mobility, & US Cellular.
Q3: What phone carrier services work with GossRSVP™?
A: GossRSVP™ has been certified to work with the following mobile phone carriers: Boost, Cellular
One, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, VirginMobile, AT&T Mobility, & US Cellular.
Q4: My phone is not listed on your software download page, what can I do?
A: If your phone has an internet browser, visit our download site at www.myrsvprewards.com/dw.
By using your phone's browser, it allows our site to detect your phone model and if there is a software version for your phone, you will be prompted to download it.
If there is no software available for your phone at this time, it will give you an alternate piece of software to try. If a software
version still does not exist, please send us an email at rsvp.support@gossinternational.com.
Please specify your phone type and model number in the email and you will be informed whether or not your model is in development or if it is not supported.
Q5: How do I know that I won't be text messaged any junk?
A: The GossRSVP™ program is an opt-in program, so what you text in for is all you get!
Q6: Where do I find advertisements with RSVP so I can text message the code and receive coupons or discounts?
A: The coupons and interactive elements are currently printed in newspapers and magazines in the seacoast region of New Hampshire, and also nationwide
in select newspapers, catalogs, and magazines. See the "Join-The-Fun" link above to view participating customers.
Q7: If a problem occurs with a coupon, who do I contact?
A: Email rsvp.support@gossinternational.com or call 1-603-743-5505.
Q8: I want to create a coupon or promotion through GossRSVP™ to promote my business. What do I do?
A: GossRSVP is a subscription service, you can simply subscribe to any of the three features and start today. Or you can contact the GossRSVP at
rsvp.sales@gossinternational.com to purchase a 1 off code or they can put you in touch with an account owner in your area.
Q9: How does GossRSVP™ work for me as a consumer?
A: It provides you a simple, convenient and fun way to earn value with your phone. Please go to the "Consumers" link at the top of this website to
learn more, or to www.myrsvprewards.com/.
Q10: Will my phone number be distributed out to telemarketers?
A: No, your phone number is kept confidential. Your phone number is only used to identify a valid response, and prevents you from multiple
participation of the same code. Each coupon code can only be accessed once. See question 17 below for Opt-in Programs.
Q11: Will I keep receiving text messages from GossRSVP™ that will potentially increase my phone bill?
A: No, each of your replies is a single transaction. This means when you send a text message to obtain the offer you see in print, we send you
what the program is promoting, nothing else. We call this Opt-in, what you Opt-in for is what you get, that's it. Only your standard text messaging rates apply.
Q12: What is the point of this service?
A: To make print media convenient and interactive in today's digital era including articles, coupons, promotions, polls, and just about anything you can think of!
Q13: How can I be sure this is not a scam?
A: As a subsidiary of Goss International, GossRSVP™ takes pride in the integrity of our products. We welcome any questions or concerns you have
regarding our products and services and encourage you to visit our current clients' websites to see how GossRSVP™ is working for them. GossRSVP™ is in
compliance with anti-Spam laws as they apply to text messages and the only charges consumers receive are standard text messaging fees from their service provider.
Q14: What does RSVP really represent?
A: It represent great deals and savings! It is a digital barcode that has the capability of being scanned by many everyday picture enabled phones.
This will make it easier to send in your selected code per program. If not, the promotion can be sent in as a standard text message
Q15: Can I participate in a promotion more than once?
A: Most promotions can be submitted only once, and they will be identified by a unique ID at the beginning of the text message. This is to ensure that
consumers will not enter the same promotion everyday and so that retailers aren't losing revenue on duplicate texts. If the reply message does not have a
unique ID, then multiple submissions are allowed.
Q16: What is a "Text to Win" Promotion?
A: It is where you text in to win the offered item in the ad and your phone number registers you to win the featured item. In most cases, you also
receive in your registration reply message a discount mobile coupon just for registering. If it is a text to win promotion and you win, a second and last
message will be sent notifying that you are a winner and will contain contact information.
Q17: What is an Opt-in/Opt-out Text Alert Program?
A: You as the consumer have the choice to be notified via text message from a certain retailer regarding, for example, their weekly or monthly
special. This is known as the opt-in. To participate, a special code will be offered from retailers that can be acted on by consumers to opt-in to be
notified about their specials. If you later decide you no longer wish to receive the promotional texts, just text message the same code and you will
be opted out of their program.
Q18: What was the logic behind creating this technology (the "two-way" communication)?
A: To enhance the value of print. Goss's core mission is to enhance the value proposition of print for advertisers. We develop technologies to reduce the cost of print through automation, autoplate, autotransfer and wider, faster presses. GossRSVP was founded on making print interactive and providing tools that enhance print's value. The two-way interaction provides real time metrics.
It is important to note that GossRSVP tools are for publishers and advertisers. We only develop the tools and features for print users to access through a subscription service. Therefore, publishers, advertisers or anyone for that matter can white label the GossRSVP tools as their brand. GossRSVP does not provide any promotional items or compete with customers using the service.
Q19: How does it work? The users can text, type or scan codes they see in print, but then what?
A: Account users of the GossRSVP system create promotional codes that are designed to work with text messaging (SMS). That means all cell phones in the USA can participate with the advertiser's promotions via text messaging. i.e., text 1Coffee to 64842. Today ~ 65% of all phone subscribers use SMS. Account users can also utilize the 2D bar code with the code number under it in their print ad. The consumer can still just text the code they see under the 2D bar code, or they can download free client software from our website, www.myrsvprewards.com that simplifies the SMS. The client software has the GossRSVP short code within it, so the consumer just needs to type in the code and send, or if their phone allows access to the camera's api, they can just scan the code and send. At our web site we have software versions for ~ 200 different phone models.
A differentiating point of our program is that you are not dependent on the 2D code; therefore the consumer does not have to download anything to participate. We leave it optional to enhance the participation with a client. In addition, there is no cost to the consumer to use the program other than their standard text messaging plan or rates.
Q20: Why would publishers want to use GossRSVP?
A: Making static products interactive leads to the capturing of and subsequent use of consumer metrics. The interactive features we enjoy today on the internet can also be realized from print. Print is a web in itself, and the cell phone is the new mouse. Therefore, anything we can do today on the internet with a mouse, we should be able to do in print. The value for publishers is unlimited.
Q21: What are the benefits?
A: In today's market advertising needs to cross many touch points, and our program opens a new dimension. It provides tools to make print more relevant to the digital consumer, provides two-way interaction, tools for call to action with various fulfillments, tools to collect consumer metrics with fulfillment methods, via phone, e-mail and mail. The applications today are compelling, but the ongoing possibilities for print are endless.
Q22: How can they monetize it?
A: There are at least five ways publishers can monetize it.
- They can resell the service to their advertisers, i.e., would you like to make your static ad interactive?
- They can upcharge the their pay/click rate
- They can reuse / sell demographic data
- They can sell 3rd party text ads,
- They can earn a residual commission for any referral account brought on.
Q23: When was this service launched?
A: It was launched July-08
Q24: How long was it being developed?
A: Approximately 2 years.
Q25: Do you have any magazine publishing clients yet?
A: Yes, you can view some of the current users at our web site www.gossrsvp.com under the "Join the Fun" tab.
Q26: What do you see in the future for this product and similar launches?
A:
- Interacting with print will be free for the advertiser and the consumer. Only fulfillment should come at cost. Our platform is building on this outcome. Currently low cost SMS methods are utilized with a positive ROI, but as more evolving internet and wi-fi enabled phones come on the market, the ROI for print publishers using our system will only be enhanced.
- Publishing software will have promotional codes and 2D codes integrated for call to actions and two-way communications will be integrated, not an after thought.
Q27: What are the costs for using GossRSVP?
A: This can also be found at our web site, but they are as follows.
We have three web based subscription features and one can subscribe to one, two or all three.
- Mobile Text Promotions & Advanced Text-to-Win Messaging
- Interactive Media Links & Phurls*
- Text Alert Opt-in / Opt-out Programs*