## What is bulk SMS campaign?

[Bulk SMS](https://www.bulkgate.com/en/products/bulk-sms/), also known as bulk messaging or bulk text messaging, enables you to disseminate personalized SMS messages to thousands of people you are trying to reach. 
Bulk SMS messaging is typically used for marketing purposes, alerts, information and communication with both your customers and staff.  

Bulk messaging is highly effective as nearly all recipients read the delivered message.
 
It is simple to create and send bulk SMS campaign via our [SMS gateway](https://www.bulkgate.com/en/) and generate revenues with low operational costs. 

You can also create and send bulk SMS campaigns via our [SMS plugins](https://www.bulkgate.com/en/sms-plugin/) or our [SMS APIs.](https://www.bulkgate.com/en/developers/sms-api/)

## How do I create SMS campaign?
To create SMS campaign:
1. Click on `SMS & Viber messaging` in the menu
2. Click the `Create campaign` button
3. Select `Bulk campaign`
4. Click `Next`
5. Select the set of channels you want to use
6. Click `Next`
7. Enter a name for your campaign
8. Click `Create`

**Watch a video on [how to create bulk SMS campaign](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kfCibJgkSg&t=0s&list=PL3m8jKRwlM0ugQ0LwprF68wLmVzdDLASZ&index=1)**