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Release Notes - 3/8/2017: Introducing Segments and Compose Updates
*Note: Historical release notes may not completely match the settings or interface of the current platform.
Segments
Send more effective text messages to groups of students with our new Segments feature. All existing "lists" have been updated and transformed into editable Segments. Admin users can now create Criteria-Based Segments within Cadence.
Create Criteria-Based Segments (Admin Users)
Use our new Segment builder to select criteria and determine which students to include in your Segment. Compose a new text message and send it to the Segment of students.
- Using a simple field-based search, query student records in the Cadence database and create a Segment based on your criteria.
- Send a text message to the students who fit the Segment criteria.
- Set a Criteria-Based Segment to "Auto-Update", ensuring the most recent data is always used to determine which students are included in the Segment.
- Criteria-Based Segments can be saved as Static Segments.
Manually Create Identifier-Based Segments
Using student ID or mobile number, manually create a Segment. Compose a new text message and send it to the Segment of students.
Note: All existing "Lists" have been retained in your account as Segments.
- Send a text message to all students in the Segment.
- Identifier-Based Segments can be managed/modified after being created.
- View students included in the Segment and add/remove students as needed.
- Copy or delete the Segment.
Compose Message Logic
Enhanced composing tools allow you to maximize effectiveness when creating and sending text messages.
- Recipient count and delivery duration are evaluated to ensure efficient message delivery.
- Alerts are presented and feedback is provided when necessary to prevent delivery issues.
- Send a text message to individual or multiple Segments.