Brand MarketingInfographic: Consumers Don’t Mind Hearing From Brands on Messaging AppsOnce a private medium, now open for businessBy Carrie Cummings|July 11, 2016 ShareBy Carrie Cummings|July 11, 2016 Share With apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Snapchat vying with conventional SMS to be the preferred texting method, the line between social media and texting is more blurred than ever. And brands have a real chance to capitalize on this, according to a newly released study by Dallas-based marketing group Epsilon. "We are on the verge of a transformational moment, as consumer behavior is dictating a shift towards intimacy of sharing content and experiences versus public sharing," said Epsilon chief digital officer of agency business Tom Edwards. "Messaging apps now boast more active users than social networks, and this shift from social media to social messaging will redefine how we, as marketers, will approach connecting with consumers." Carlos Monteiro This story first appeared in the July 11, 2016 issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe. Adweek Adweek