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Texts We Love
Texts We Love
This curated collection of SMS marketing examples we love will help spark creativity and elevate your strategy
Why We Love It:
American jam band Umphrey’s McGee promoted their Zonkey reissue to their fans via text messaging. In addition to ordering the vinyl, Umphrey’s McGee also let subscribers know that they’d be entered to win a signed copy of the original. They also included an eye-catching graphic of the vinyl and a direct link to shop.
Umphrey's McGee
Why We Love It:
Country artist Tim McGraw texted subscribers to let them know this was their last chance to get 20% off the entire store. He created a sense of urgency in the text stating that the “Sale ends Friday, December 11!” The text message also included a graphic that listed additional offers, such as 10% off Grit & Grace Book & Book Bundles.
Tim McGraw
Why We Love It:
A few days before St. Patrick’s Day, TruDog gave their SMS subscribers early access to their sitewide sale. The text included an image highlighting the sale’s details with an adorable seasonal twist. Giving SMS subscribers exclusive access made shoppers feel special, building urgency to instantly click the direct link and “stock up.”
TruDog
Why We Love It:
Supergoop! aimed to help customers with any health-related New Year’s resolutions by sending weekly tips straight to subscribers’ phones. It’s engaging,interactive, and shows they care about their customers and their health—proving the mission of the brand in this educational and inspirational marketing campaign.
Supergoop!
Why We Love It:
Designer fashion brand Rebecca Minkoff shared a “Secret Sale” exclusively with their SMS subscribers, reserving the deal for these highly engaged customers. Keeping the message short, they used a colorful graphic to stand out and describe the sale’s details. The brand emphasized the sale’s exclusive nature (“SECRET”)—encouraging in-the-know subscribers to take advantage of the text channel perk and shop.
Rebecca Minkoff
Why We Love It:
Represent used text messaging to promote a new merch collection from Jonathan Van Ness (know as JVN). They infused the message with JVN’s signature voice (“Stun, Queen!!”) and let subscribers know to shop now since the collection would only be available for a limited time.
Represent
Why We Love It:
Rachio blended educational and promotional content in this SMS message as they shared a free guide on how to make tequila at home with their subscribers, and reminded subscribers why it pays to be opted into SMS messages. Quite literally, as they could snag $5 off a timer kit or valve—but only if they hurried and bought that day.
Rachio
Why We Love It:
Personal care brand Pureology promoted stocking up during the biggest sale of the year with the added bonus of a free gift. This message is perfect for both generous gift-givers and savvy self-gifters alike, as shoppers eagerly await BFCM deals to save big and stock up on their favorite products. Whether Pureology's customers are treating themselves or sharing the love, everyone can appreciate a well-timed shopping reminder featuring a fantastic discount.
Pureology
Why We Love It:
One week before Black Friday, Overstock Art launched an “Early Bird” holiday sale to their SMS subscribers. The campaign offered TWO enticing discounts with relevant coupon codes (“EARLY50 & THX200”) for each. This early holiday promotion helped the brand get a head start on their competitors and catch shoppers’ attention before the busy sales season.
overstockArt.com
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