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January 8, 2025

Benefits of adding Texting to your Marketing Strategy

As we step into 2025, businesses are faced with new challenges, opportunities, and customer expectations. The rapid evolution of technology continues to shape the way companies interact with consumers, and this year, one of the most effective tools gaining traction is the use of texting services.

SMS marketing and texting as a communication channel have long been overlooked in favor of social media, email, and other platforms. However, in 2025, texting is proving to be a powerful, personal, and direct way to engage with customers. From boosting sales to improving customer service, businesses are realizing that incorporating a texting service into their strategies is a game changer.


  • Enhance Customer Engagement with Text Messaging

In a world where instant gratification is the norm, texting provides a direct and immediate line to your customers. Text messages have a 98% open rate, compared to email's mere 20%, making it one of the most effective forms of communication for engaging your audience.

Businesses can use texting to send out personalized offers, promotions, appointment reminders, or even survey requests. For example, a retail store can send exclusive discounts or flash sales to subscribers via text, creating a sense of urgency that drives immediate action.


  • Automate Routine Tasks with SMS Marketing

Automation is a cornerstone of modern business strategy, and when paired with texting services, it can drive efficiency and save time. Automating appointment reminders, order confirmations, shipping notifications, or even birthday messages can streamline operations while keeping customers informed and engaged.

For example, an e-commerce store could set up automated texts to update customers on the status of their orders or notify them of special sales based on past purchasing behavior.



  • Leverage SMS for Event Promotions and Updates

Event marketing has always been an essential part of business strategy, and texting is becoming one of the best ways to promote and engage attendees. Whether you’re hosting a webinar, a product launch, or a special in-person event, text messaging allows you to send timely reminders, updates, and important details straight to the attendees’ phones.


  • Personalize Marketing Campaigns with Texting

Personalization is key to successful marketing in 2025. Text messages allow businesses to deliver highly targeted and individualized content that resonates with each customer. From tailoring product recommendations based on past purchases to sending personalized birthday messages, texting can be used to create a deeper connection between businesses and their customers.


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Mass texting (also known as SMS marketing) involves sending a text message to a large group of recipients simultaneously. Unlike traditional emails or social media posts, SMS messages are usually read within minutes of receipt, making them one of the most immediate ways to communicate with customers. Mass texting services typically allow you to send personalized messages, segment your audience, automate responses, and track performance—all through a simple interface. According to studies, SMS boasts an impressive open rate of 98%. In comparison, email open rates hover around 20%. The immediacy of text messages—being delivered directly to a customer’s phone—makes it nearly impossible to miss. Text messages are read within minutes, which means your audience can receive your messages almost immediately. Whether you’re sending a time-sensitive promotion or an important update, SMS ensures that your message reaches your audience in real-time. Mass texting doesn’t mean generic messages. With modern SMS platforms, you can personalize messages based on customer data. Addressing recipients by name, offering personalized discounts, or sending location-specific promotions makes the message feel tailored and relevant. Utilizing Watershed Messaging Services to increase your use of mass texting is a great way to improve engagement and have your message seen. Reach out to our team for further details on how to start utilizing mass text messaging in your marketing.
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