Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations Announces Membership Program With Mobile Technology Partner Guide by Cell

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 04, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations (PFMHO) has partnered with San Francisco-based mobile service provider Guide by Cell on a new Mobile Technology Partnership, designed to support PFMHO members in engaging and connecting with their visitors. Guide by Cell will act as a mobile technology advisor to PFMHO and report on trends pertinent to history organizations. Under the new partnership, PFMHO members will receive a 30% discount on Guide by Cell services, including text giving, text messaging systems, mobile websites, and Smartphone applications for visitor and tourism information.

"We are very pleased to have Guide by Cell join the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations as a member and enter into this partnership that will enhance experiences for the millions of visitors who walk through the doors of Pennsylvania museums annually," said Rusty Baker, PFMHO Executive Director.

The mobile technology discount program will join a suite of other discount opportunities that are benefits of PFMHO membership, including discounts on publications and collection software. To learn more about the benefits of PFMHO membership, visit www.pamuseums.org.

"We recently entered into a partnership with the South Carolina Federation of Museums and are ecstatic to now be working with PFMHO," said Dave Asheim, President and CEO of Guide by Cell. "Our mobile technology will enable the members of PFMHO to engage with their guests on an interactive and social platform."

About PFMHO:

The Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations is Pennsylvania's statewide museum association creating museum community for over a hundred years. With over 1,200 museums in the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania has a rich cultural heritage stretching back in time to well before the establishment of the United States. Pennsylvania has led the way in social, cultural, economic, and industrial developments, and its museums educate and attract millions of visitors. The Federation advocates for museums, shares information and best practices with the museum field, and creates opportunities for museums and museum professionals to network, collaborate, and connect in meaningful ways.

About Guide by Cell:

Founded in 2004, Guide by Cell is the world's largest provider of interactive mobile technology solutions to over 1,500 cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations, including museums, zoos, aquariums, national and state parks, libraries, restaurants, universities and historical sites. The San Francisco-based company offers five main services: cell phone audio tours, text messaging, mobile websites, Smartphone applications, and mobile giving. Guide by Cell is the official mobile technology partner to several major cultural trade associations and acts as expert advisor on mobile trends and strategies.

For more information visit: www.guidebycell.com.

If you would like to learn more about Guide by Cell, please call [email protected] at (415) 615.0150

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