Bring easy mobile solutions to your parks and outdoor facilities through Guide by Cell. NRPA has partnered with Guide by Cell, a leader in providing mobile technology to enhance visitor experiences and expand educational opportunities through cellphones. Founded in 2004, Guide by Cell is a thought leader in bringing park and recreation agencies, nature preserves and outdoor spaces into the mobile sphere. 

Now, Premier agency package members can exclusively receive a 30 percent discount on Guide by Cell Services.

Start utilizing self-guided mobile audio tours to bring your visitors closer to your park through this simple, convenient and affordable method of providing information. Include audio feedback lines for your visitors through text message integration and more. 

Send text message alerts to keep your visitors up to date on park closures, special events or weather advisories. 

Use QR (Quick Response) Codes on your park signs and brochures to bring visitors to targeted content relating to your park. These easy-to-scan barcodes can instantly link visitors to your targeted webpage, which can include video, audio clips, photos and more. 

Take advantage of mobile donations through three mobile fundraising services provided by Guide by Cell. Reach a larger donor base anytime and let your supporters give on the go using their mobile device to donate to your cause. 

According to the Pew Research Center, more than 90 percent of U.S. adults own cellphones, so stay in touch, share information and encourage donations through Guide by Cell’s mobile website platform, providing easy access to multimedia content.

Fitted with a personal consultant, Premier members will receive the latest technology news, trends and development information. In combination with a marketing session for engaging audiences through mobile, Guide by Cell will help make your park’s mobile campaign simple and convenient.

Whether it’s through audio tours, text messaging, mobile websites or mobile fundraising, mobile technology is the future of information sharing and interactive experiences. 

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Molly Andrews is NRPA’s Customer Service Coordinator.