Joshua Stern

Joshua is Telerivet's CEO.

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A Fast, Lightweight Loyalty Campaign You Can Launch in 2 Weeks

A Fast, Lightweight Loyalty Campaign You Can Launch in 2 Weeks
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When wallets tighten, loyalty matters more.

The brands winning today are building consumer habits with fast, targeted campaigns that reward the right customers and drive real volume.

In this Telerivet article, we’ll show you how a simple SMS mechanic is helping FMCG firms grow share, boost retention, and build first-party data without months of setup.

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One Playbook, Every Channel: How FMCG Brands Use Communication Orchestration to Scale Engagement

One Playbook, Every Channel: How FMCG Brands Use Communication Orchestration to Scale Engagement
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In the fast-moving consumer goods sector, market share is won by those who can turn a single purchase into a habit.

This is how smart communication infrastructure bridges the gap between fragmented channels and lasting customer loyalty.

In this Telerivet article, we'll cover:

  • Why FMCG brands are fighting for attention
  • The playbook FMCG brands are turning to for sustained growth
  • Why this playbook works for FMCG
  • How this playbook grew one FMCG firm to 5% market share
  • Communication orchestration: Why the playbook works
  • Telerivet: Enterprise Orchestration for Revenue and Operations

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Orchestration Playbooks: How FMCG Brands Are Running Multichannel Promotions Without Multichannel Headaches

Orchestration Playbooks: How FMCG Brands Are Running Multichannel Promotions Without Multichannel Headaches
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FMCG leaders in emerging markets often face a choice between speed and scale, assuming they cannot have both.

The reality is that with the right infrastructure, global brands are launching complex multichannel campaigns in weeks instead of months and seeing immediate, measurable returns.

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The SMS Rewards Play to Drive Sales at Scale: Electronic Vouchers, SMS Discounts, and More

The SMS Rewards Play to Drive Sales at Scale: Electronic Vouchers, SMS Discounts, and More
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When you want to move fast and drive real volume, SMS rewards still deliver.

They’re simple to set up, easy to redeem, and work on any phone.

No apps. No friction.

From discounts to digital vouchers, the right reward at the right time can turn one purchase into many.

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How FMCG Firms Are Protecting Brand Loyalty as Wallets Get Squeezed

How FMCG Firms Are Protecting Brand Loyalty as Wallets Get Squeezed
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As inflation lingers and consumer demand flattens, FMCG firms are returning to a familiar strategy: sharpen the offer, double down on loyalty, and stay close to the customers that matter most.

In this Telerivet article, we’ll cover a winning playbook that is driving high ROI for a series of global consumer brands and smaller players:

  • It’s a strange economic environment
  • What do FMCG firms do when retail is down?
  • How can you consolidate your market during a squeeze?
  • The winning playbook in FMCG
  • The Telerivet SMS playbook in action

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Data in Humanitarian Fundraising: The Current State of Play

Data in Humanitarian Fundraising: The Current State of Play
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In today’s humanitarian sector, the ability to measure impact and assess needs with reliable data is no longer optional - it’s essential for securing funding and delivering effective support.

It’s the difference between thriving and struggling for survival. Data-driven innovation is now the primary lever for humanitarian organizations to secure funding, maximize impact, and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

What has become apparent is that measuring impact isn’t just about accountability. It’s about proving to donors that their funds are making a real difference. Moreover, measuring needs ensures that resources are targeted where they’re most effective, building trust and credibility with both beneficiaries and funders.

More and more humanitarian organizations are turning to digital tools, data, and smarter systems to sustain impact and secure future funding.

If used correctly, these programs can improve provision, deliver budget efficiencies, and act as magnets for future funding. A well executed digital transformation campaign can pay for itself, showing results in ways that traditional methods never could.

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A Field Guide for your Universal SMS Deployment: The Telerivet Android Gateway

A Field Guide for your Universal SMS Deployment: The Telerivet Android Gateway
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In today's challenging environment, NGOs and humanitarian organizations need reliable, cost-effective communication solutions more than ever. As uncertainty ripples across the sector, finding affordable ways to maintain critical communication channels with beneficiaries and field teams is essential.

In this article, we'll cover:

  • The Power of Connectivity Completeness
  • Understanding the Telerivet Android Gateway
  • Use Cases: Android Gateway in Action
  • Building Resilient Communication Systems
  • Getting Started: Technical Setup Guide
  • Remote Deployment Best Practices
  • Telerivet: Messaging when it matters
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Implementing Mobile Rewards for Impact: Beyond Simple Incentives

Implementing Mobile Rewards for Impact: Beyond Simple Incentives
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In the current challenging funding environment, NGOs need creative solutions to maintain and expand their impact while optimizing costs.

Mobile rewards - including airtime transfers and data bundles - have emerged as a powerful and cost-effective tool for humanitarian organizations. When implemented thoughtfully, these digital incentives can drive program participation, enable data collection, and support field operations, all while providing tangible value to beneficiaries.

With Telerivet, organizations can implement mobile rewards programs at any scale, from small pilot projects to nationwide initiatives. The platform connects with over 550 mobile networks in 150+ countries, enabling automated airtime transfers, data bundles, and eGift vouchers that can be triggered by survey responses, program milestones, or staff activities. This infrastructure makes it possible to seamlessly integrate mobile rewards into existing programs while maintaining detailed tracking and reporting.

It's not just NGOs that are discovering the utility of mobile rewards.  Telerivet enables its business users to wield micro-incentives to improve field-force effectiveness and encourage market-share increasing consumer behavior. In this post, however, we will focus on how to build effective mobile incentive campaigns for NGOs and humanitarian efforts.

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Maximizing Impact with Mobile Surveys: A Guide for NGOs

Maximizing Impact with Mobile Surveys: A Guide for NGOs
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Mobile surveys are transforming how organizations understand and respond to community needs. By leveraging mobile messaging through channels like SMS, WhatsApp, and Viber, as well as voice calls, NGOs can now collect vital data from even the most remote locations, enabling faster response times and more effective program delivery.

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On the Virtue of Aid: The USAID Crisis and the Future of Development

The humanitarian landscape is facing unprecedented upheaval. USAID is under fire, with potential shutdown looming. Already, funds are frozen, programs canceled, and countless NGOs and the people they serve are left in limbo. Having spent years in both Silicon Valley and international development, I feel compelled to share my perspective.

The situation is already having cascading effects throughout the development world. All of us in development hear unsettling reports daily: Millions of dollars’ worth of food rotting in ports. Layoffs and the scattering of deep institutional knowledge. Entire programs being suspended. Rising community-level despair as funds, food, and medicine stop coming. If USAID's freeze continues long-term, the consequences will be profound. A potential black swan event.

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Telerivet is Partnering with DT One to Make Mobile Rewards Even Better

Telerivet is Partnering with DT One to Make Mobile Rewards Even Better
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