LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark, a global, do-it-yourself email marketing service, today announced the launch of its new Android mobile application. The free app builds on the current Benchmark Email app for Apple devices, making it easier and more convenient than ever to send and track email newsletters anywhere, anytime.

As the number one, do-it-yourself email service for businesses of all sizes, Benchmark Email offers the most flexible, user-friendly, affordable tools and award-winning software for sending and tracking email newsletters from the Web, desktops, smartphones and tablets. Starting with free plans for up to 2,000 contacts, Benchmark also allows users to create and send custom surveys, manage an unlimited number of email lists, create drip auto-responders and track campaigns using ultra-sophisticated reports.

"Combining email marketing and event management with cutting-edge features for social media and more, Benchmark Email gives users the technology they need to create simple, yet powerful marketing emails," said Curt Keller, CEO of Benchmark Email. "By expanding our mobile capabilities to the Android platform, we're now making the email marketing process even easier and more accessible for our users—whether they're working, commuting, traveling or taking time away from their desks."

The new app for Android is designed to provide users with convenient access to Benchmark Email's tools and software directly from their Android phones or tablets. Features include:

  • Dual access. Email contacts and reports can be viewed from both web and mobile;
  • Email blasts. 10 simple app-exclusive templates for quick email blasts;
  • Video sending capabilities. Users can integrate YouTube accounts to send video emails;
  • Dual uploads. Contacts added to the web or app will automatically upload in both locations;
  • Ability to send drafts. Full campaigns created and saved on the web can be sent via iPhone or Android;
  • iPad compatible. Use in 2x mode on an iPad.

The new mobile app is now available for free in the Google Play store or the Amazon Appstore, can be downloaded to any Android tablet or phone, and can be used after setting up a free trial at Benchmark Email.

Benchmark Email offers a free plan for up to 2,000 contacts, which includes the same great set of features and support as paid plans. This includes hundreds of customizable email templates, sophisticated reports and robust list management tools. Users can get started today at http://www.benchmarkemail.com/Register.

About Benchmark Email
Benchmark Email is the world's first truly global email marketing service, with award-winning, Web-based bulk email tools in Spanish, German, simple Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian and English. As the #1 do-it-yourself email service for businesses of all sizes, Benchmark Email offers the most flexible, user-friendly and affordable tools for sending and tracking email newsletters from the Web, desktops, smartphones and tablets. With an extremely diverse client base ranging from small businesses to nonprofit organizations, and a customer service team that's seen as the best in the business, Benchmark boasts thousands of loyal, satisfied customers in America, Asia, Europe and beyond.

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