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Ron Kinkade

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Ron Kinkade

Ron Kinkade is a recognized authority in SMS marketing, with a unique blend of product innovation, growth strategy, and compliance expertise. As Head of Marketing at Text-Em-All, he helps organizations harness text messaging to engage audiences, stay compliant with CTIA and TCPA, and scale responsibly. With over 30 years as a marketing professional and 18+ years in telecom, Ron brings deep experience to guiding businesses through the evolving landscape of carrier regulations and messaging technology. His leadership has paved the way for SMS marketing partnerships like the CATAPULT integration with ECRS, helping retailers embed SMS into customer journeys and drive measurable growth. Ron frequently publishes insights on compliance, RCS, and SMS strategy—helping companies turn messaging into a sustainable growth channel. Outside of work, he’s passionate about fishing, travel, and snorkeling.

Why your SMS messages get filtered and how to fix it

Why your SMS messages get filtered - and how to fix it

You scheduled the broadcast. The platform confirmed it sent. But replies never came, confirmations never landed, and open rates look wrong. Carrier filtering is almost certainly the culprit — and...

The best time to send SMS marketing messages

The best time to send SMS marketing messages

Sending at the wrong time doesn't just hurt open rates — it trains your audience to ignore you. The window between "this felt relevant" and "this felt intrusive" is smaller with SMS than any other...

How mass texting improves communication on the factory floor

How mass texting improves communication on the factory floor

Picture this: A production line grinds to a halt because nobody told the team about a parts shortage. Meanwhile, the night shift supervisor is calling people one by one, trying to fill an urgent...

SMS alerts for severe weather why winter readiness starts now

SMS alerts for severe weather; why winter readiness starts now

Winter weather doesn't wait for you to be ready. When storms hit, you need instant communication that actually reaches people. That's where SMS alerts for severe weather make the difference between...

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SMS vs WhatsApp for business: Which channel should your business use?

You're building your messaging strategy and facing a common dilemma: should you use traditional SMS texting or popular messaging apps like WhatsApp? It's a question many businesses are grappling with...

text messaging for tax prep

Text message marketing for tax preparation services: Your guide to a smoother tax season

Tax season doesn't have to mean chaos. While your competitors are drowning in phone calls and missed appointments, savvy tax professionals are using text message marketing to keep clients informed,...

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How businesses can collect SMS consent from customers

You run a grocery store. You want to start texting customers about weekly specials, new products, or exclusive offers. Before you send a single message, you need explicit permission from every person...

SMS CRM Integration

SMS CRM integration: How to connect texting to your CRM

You know that feeling when you're toggling between your texting platform and your CRM, copy-pasting phone numbers, and wondering if there's a better way? There is. SMS CRM integration takes your...

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SMS Compliance Checklist for TCPA-Safe Business Messaging

Every organization faces the same tension: how do you reach customers without crossing legal or ethical lines? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) sets the ground rules for responsible...

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Yes, we added 2FA. Here's why.

The texting industry is seeing an increase in account breaches where attackers gain access to accounts and send unauthorized messages. Attackers look for weak points such as shared usernames and...