Screenshots from Iranian SMS advertisements sent by “Hamrahe Avval” and its subcontractor advertising agencies in 2012.
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- “Hi, 30 lessons, 30 days, 30 minutes per day. Learn English conversation ‘Kaaj style’ EXTRA. No need for class or books.”
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- “You elegant brides, Hold on! check our website […]”
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- “[You can find every type of] small refrigerators and fans at […]”
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- “Our votes goes to Dr. Hassan Ghafouri-Fard [(in ‘Majles’ election)]”
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- “Getting rid of Pests – Cockroaches, Mice, Insects – without using any chemical pesticides”
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- “For Sale: Lines ‘3000’ for bulk SMS marketing. Consultation=send digit 8”
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- “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”
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- “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”
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- “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’”
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- “[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 […]”
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- “Brides and Bridegrooms!!!!!!! Take a look at […] before the Wedding!”
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- “[Male] Enhancement Products **The Golden Package** Phone […] Only for Men”
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- “Bulk SMS Messages, only 12 [thousands] Toomans […]”
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- “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 […]”
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- “The Devine Tradition of ‘Qarzol-Hasaneh’ [Islamic Moneylending] is a reliable way for the comfort of your family [in the future]. […]”
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- “Happy Prophet’s Birthday: KFC Restaurant […]”
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- “[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”
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- “’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”
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- “*Sell more* using the most modern SMS advertising system in Iran […]”
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- “[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”
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- “You [only] have time until Mordad the 20th to sign up for the 20th Exhibition of The Holy Quran.”
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- “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]”
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- “Hair removal forever with the newest laser [devices] […]”
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- “Aylar House of Brides: Total Hair Removal only 12000 Toomans, Disposable Pack, Personal Room, Absolutely Clean, with Official Permit […]”
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- “[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”
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- “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: …]”
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- “Laser hair removal (2 appointments) gel (Free) + PRP + Botox (The best quality) […]”
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- “Drug rehabilitation [in an institution with permit] with Metadone, 710000 [Toomans] per month, Methamphetamine treatment, Crack, Hashish […]”
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- “Solutions to reduce your living costs. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message”
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- “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: […]”
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- “Solutions to reduce your living costs. Gas, Water, Electricity. Send digit 100 to […] 50 Toomans per message”
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- “We celebrate the 11th anniversary of Parsian Bank with you. Parsian, the Bank for Iranians.”
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- “Interesting conversations in the Message Rooms for Iranian Women. Send KH to 2050”
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- “Friday Prayers: Begining at 10:45. Keynote: General Vahidi, the minister of Defense. Sermon by Hojjatoleslam Sedighi. [Sent by] Tehran’s Friday Prayers Headquarters”
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- “‘Keraamat’ Week: Extra-ordinary loans for women. Megre Mihan Qarzol-Hasaneh (Islamic Moneylending institution)]”
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- “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. […]”
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- “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. […]”
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- “[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.”
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- “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 […]”
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- “Your smile is a flower that we were waiting for it to blossom. Join us for the Autumn’s Thousand Smiles program by Hamrah Avval. No one is alone. Hamrah Avval”
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- “Tehran’s Friday Prayers: Begins at 10:45. The Keynote by General Ahmadi Moqaddam. Sermon by Ayatollah Khatami. Tehran’s Friday Prayers Headquarter”
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- “Kalle-Paache, a natural and nutritious food. […]” – نمونه ای از پیامک آگهی فرستاده شده به مشترکین تلفن همراه در ایران
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- Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.
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- Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.
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- Iranian SMS Advertisement encouraging people to attend Ashura religious ritual.
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