SMS Marketing for Contests

Use two-way SMS to launch contests, collect entries, and keep participants engaged with automated updates and reminders.

Built for Contests

  • Send entry confirmations, contest rules, and participation instructions directly from your business number

  • Automate reminders for deadlines, voting periods, and prize announcements

  • Segment by contest type, participant group, or location to deliver targeted updates

  • Connect CRM, POS, or marketing platforms so contest data and communications stay aligned

Launch SMS That Participants Actually Read

Contests thrive on engagement and fast responses. SMS ensures entries, updates, and results are delivered instantly, keeping participants excited and involved.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

SMS campaigns generate higher engagement rates than email for contests

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Build opt-ins at events, online sign-ups, or with QR codes. Use keywords for specific contests, then send confirmations, updates, and promotional offers while tracking responses.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for contest deadlines, voting rounds, or results announcements. After-hours auto-replies confirm new entries, share rules, and provide links for more details.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Organizers never miss a participant's message with the mobile app. Track entries, responses, and winner confirmations, and sync seamlessly with CRM or marketing platforms.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Higher Participation and Excited Audiences

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Contests

How can SMS help with contests?
You can collect entries, share rules, send reminders, and announce winners. SMS makes it easy to keep participants engaged throughout the contest.
How quickly do participants respond to SMS contest updates? +
Most texts are read within minutes, ensuring deadlines and announcements are never missed.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your current number so contest messages come from a trusted source.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm new entries after hours, provide contest details, and let participants know when results will be shared.
Can we segment contest campaigns and track results? +
Yes. Segment by contest type, location, or participant group. Track entries, engagement, and winner confirmations for campaign performance.
Does this integrate with CRM or marketing systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, POS, and marketing platforms so participant data, results, and communication remain in sync.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Participants opt in during sign-up, entries, or keyword campaigns. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Businesses can start with a 14-day free trial to test contest campaigns, reminders, and workflows before upgrading.