Iranian SMS Marketing
Screenshots from Iranian SMS advertisements sent by “Hamrahe Avval” and its subcontractor advertising agencies in 2012.
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![“You elegant brides, Hold on! check our website […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-11-e1350856068202-150x150.jpg)
![“[You can find every type of] small refrigerators and fans at […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-12-e1350856121171-150x150.jpg)
![“Our votes goes to Dr. Hassan Ghafouri-Fard [(in ‘Majles’ election)]” Iranian SMS Advertisements](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-13-e1350856144599-150x150.jpg)


![“What do you do if your fiance steals your car and goes to the North [(Caspian sea region)]? The [Romantic] Comedy ‘The Last Thievery’ in the Movie-theaters now” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-16-e1350857534135-150x150.jpg)
![“The most important information about skin health, hair, and beauty. The latest news about the scientific achievements in Iran and the world. Send digit 11 to […]. 50 Tomans per message” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-17-e1350857555903-150x150.jpg)
![“Dear subscriber, if you would like to unsubscribe the informational and commercial SMS messages send digit 2 to […]. If you do not send anything the current [subscription] stays in action. Response to this message is free. ‘Hamrah Avval’” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-18-e1350857581802-150x150.jpg)
![“[Messege 1:] Ten percent off for internal conversations on Women's Day, especially for Women who have purchased Hamrah Avval's SIM cards. Happy Women's Day. Nobody is alone. [Messege 2:] If Persepolis team wins the match against Al-Ettehaad the fans and the members of Persepolis [Sports] Club will receive free message and free conversations from Hamrah Avval. (Become a member by sending a message with no content to […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-20-e1350857670210-150x150.jpg)
![“Brides and Bridegrooms!!!!!!! Take a look at […] before the Wedding!” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-21-e1350857691754-150x150.jpg)
![“[Male] Enhancement Products **The Golden Package** Phone […] Only for Men” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-23-e1350857732478-150x150.jpg)
![“Bulk SMS Messages, only 12 [thousands] Toomans […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-24-e1350857749897-150x150.jpg)
![“Tonight on TV Channel Two: ‘Introducing Millennium Tower: a Residential, Commercial, and Office Space Complex’ in [the program] ‘Persistent Efforts, Stable Industry’ from 22:00 to 22:30. Repeated on Tuesday night […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-26-e1350857792249-150x150.jpg)
![“The Devine Tradition of ‘Qarzol-Hasaneh’ [Islamic Moneylending] is a reliable way for the comfort of your family [in the future]. […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-27-e1350857824665-150x150.jpg)
![“Happy Prophet’s Birthday: KFC Restaurant […]” Iranian SMS Advertisements (20)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-28-e1350857840656-150x150.jpg)
![“[1:] Dear Subscriber: Thank you for paying your bill virtually. Hamrah Avval [2:] [This message is a confirmation message for bill payment.] [3:] Dear Subscriber: Happy Birthday. Hamrah Avval, Your Companion for your happy hours” Iranian SMS Advertisements (21)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-29-150x150.jpg)
![“'The Last Savior’ Contest. Send a message to […]. Win 40 ‘Freedom Spring’ [gold] coins. 75 Toomans per answer. Not-for-profit sponsor: Centre for Digital Media” Iranian SMS Advertisements (22)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-30-e1350858081285-150x150.jpg)
![“*Sell more* using the most modern SMS advertising system in Iran […]” Iranian SMS Advertisements (23)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-31-e1350858095198-150x150.jpg)
![“[1 & 2:] Happy Mid-Sha'ban [(The birthday of the Hidden Imam, the Savior)], the one who is called to appear, the one who embodies the hopes of those right-minded [faithful] who wait for his re-appearance” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-32-e1350858122154-150x150.jpg)
![“You [only] have time until Mordad the 20th to sign up for the 20th Exhibition of The Holy Quran.” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-33-e1350858137296-150x150.jpg)
![“This is not [just] a [commercial] slogan: We will sell your property in 7 days [or] rent it in 3 days. Try us at […]. Parmis Real Estate [Company]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-34-e1350858151928-150x150.jpg)
![“Hair removal forever with the newest laser [devices] […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-35-e1350858165820-150x150.jpg)
![“Aylar House of Brides: Total Hair Removal only 12000 Toomans, Disposable Pack, Personal Room, Absolutely Clean, with Official Permit […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-36-e1350858180710-150x150.jpg)
![“[1 & 2 are repeated before] [3:] The 30th Anniversary of the Eternal [Martyrdom of] Military Officer Haj Ahmad Motovaselian and His Friends. Time: […] Place: […], Basij [Center of ] Iran Mobile Communication Company” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-38-e1350858230436-150x150.jpg)
![“The 9th Great Conference of Cyber-Hezbollah: ‘Syria: The Front-line of Resstance’. Speakers: Hojjatol-Eslam Akhtari, Dr. Hassan Abbassi, and Syrian and Lebanese Activists. Today from 5 O’clock., [address: …]” Iranian SMS Advertisements (31)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-39-e1350858250672-150x150.jpg)
![“Laser hair removal (2 appointments) gel (Free) + PRP + Botox (The best quality) […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-41-e1350857870808-150x150.jpg)
![“Drug rehabilitation [in an institution with permit] with Metadone, 710000 [Toomans] per month, Methamphetamine treatment, Crack, Hashish […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-42-e1350857884966-150x150.jpg)
![“Solutions to reduce your living costs. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-43-e1350858031567-150x150.jpg)
![“Send the word [EMNO] to 2022. You might be the win a Samsung TV in the weekly prize draw and also receive a subscription for the daily messages for ‘Positive Energy’ that costs 500 Rial per day. More Info: […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-44-e1350857918120-150x150.jpg)
![“Solutions to reduce your living costs. Gas, Water, Electricity. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message” Iranian SMS Advertisements (38)](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-46-e1350857961181-150x150.jpg)


![“Friday Prayers: Begining at 10:45. Keynote: General Vahidi, the minister of Defense. Sermon by Hojjatoleslam Sedighi. [Sent by] Tehran’s Friday Prayers Headquarters” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-50-e1350855618694-150x150.jpg)
![“‘Keraamat’ Week: Extra-ordinary loans for women. Megre Mihan Qarzol-Hasaneh (Islamic Moneylending institution)]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-51-e1350858333225-150x150.jpg)
![“Send the word [AJIB] to 2022. You might be the winner of a 40-inch flat screen Samsung TV in our weekly prize draw and also can enjoy receiving a subscription for our daily SMS ‘Wonders of Our Time’. Costs 500 Rial per day. […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-52-e1350859887793-150x150.jpg)
![“Special discounts from Hamrah Avval for the Hajj pilgrims. The most economic phone calls from Saudi Arabia to Iran and the rest of the world with ‘91’ packages. […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-53-e1350859906639-150x150.jpg)
![“[1: Repeated message] [2:] To protest the offensive movie against the greatest Prophet we suggest you to stop using Google and Youtube for 3 days.” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-54-e1350859931291-150x150.jpg)
![“Let's help those who cannot move in the unpaved road of life's misfortunes. The eyes of prisoners for unintended crimes is looking for your [kindness]. [Donate to] Diyya Headquarters […]” Iranian SMS Advertisement](http://shahrefarang.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SMS-Ads-55-e1350859957890-150x150.jpg)

























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