Activity Messenger: New Features – January 2026

This month, Activity Messenger introduces several updates focused on administrative management, payments, and communications. These enhancements are built to support organizations like yours in their daily operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Table of contents:

• 🎟️ Issue Coupons Directly from an Invoice
• 📱 Marketing SMS Campaigns with Automatic Compliance
• 💰 Member Pricing Based on Membership Dates
• 💳 Deferred and Split Payments for Multi-Player Bookings
• 🚀 Other Improvements This Month

🎟️ Issue Coupons Directly from an Invoice

Admins can now generate coupons directly from an invoice after crediting an item. For example, if a private class was booked and paid but later canceled, a coupon can be created for the purchased item and redeemed later for the same activity or service.

This feature allows organizations to:

• Keep a clear record of issued credits;
• Reuse the amount for the same activity or service;
• Avoid manual follow-ups and confusion.

📱 Marketing SMS Campaigns with Automatic Compliance

Sending marketing SMS campaigns is now compliant by default. Activity Messenger automatically applies anti-spam rules to meet Canadian legislation and carrier requirements.

Each marketing message includes:

• Clear identification of the sender;
• A standard opt-out notice (e.g., “Reply STOP to unsubscribe”).

This allows you to communicate with your customers without having to manage compliance requirements manually.

💰 Member Pricing Based on Membership Dates

Member pricing can now be applied automatically based on membership validity:

• For rules where “price is for all events,” the member discount applies if the first event occurs during the membership period;
• For drop-ins (rules where “price is for one event”), member pricing now applies only to events that fall within the membership period.

💳 Deferred and Split Payments for Multi-Player Bookings

For bookings involving multiple players, payment can now be deferred until the end of the booking and split among participants. Each player receives an email showing the amount due and instructions to add or update their credit card.

At checkout, the “Pay after booking” option schedules payments automatically for each participant, processed at the end of the booking.

🚀 Other Improvements This Month

Here’s a roundup of additional updates that make Activity Messenger even more powerful:

• Change item sold date: Easily update the sale date for accurate reporting or import historical data;
• New placeholders: class notes and participant notes can be shared via email or SMS;
• Multi-event registration rules: limit events to certain days or periods, or group multiple days under one checkbox;
• Booking packages: allow offline booking and payment while letting participants pay the balance online;
• List sharing: share lists with other organizations, either for communications or integration into a master list;
• Donation option: allow donations during checkout and generate official receipts;
• Client section on invoices: improved tags and a new actions menu for quick access to lists and client accounts.

With these updates, Activity Messenger continues to strengthen its position as the go-to platform for simplifying registrations, communications, and event management. Each improvement is designed to reduce administrative work while enhancing the participant experience.

Join the growing number of organizations that trust Activity Messenger to simplify their operations. Book a free demo today and see how we can help you save time and grow faster!