{"id":1811,"date":"2016-07-26T18:10:57","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T18:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.sweeppea.com\/blog\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2021-07-06T02:58:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T02:58:00","slug":"how-to-use-a-text-to-win-mobile-sweepstakes-to-generate-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.sweeppea.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-text-to-win-mobile-sweepstakes-to-generate-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Text-to-Win or Mobile Sweepstakes to Generate Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"

You already know running a sweepstakes or text-to-win is a great\u00a0way to grow your subscriber list, your reach, and your social following. But can you also use it\u00a0to produce sales?<\/p>\n

The short answer is yes. There are also cost-cutting strategies\u00a0that will\u00a0benefit your business.<\/p>\n

Here are 4 ways to improve your bottom line with a mobile sweepstakes.<\/p>\n

Everyone Wins with a Coupon<\/h3>\n

Users\u00a0will be shooting\u00a0to win\u00a0the grand prize, but why not give them\u00a0a smaller win along the way? After they enter, offer a discount by text or email. It’s a nice “thank you for entering” gesture and is one of the best ways to generate sales during or after a sweep. It can encourage new customers to try your product or service as well.<\/p>\n

Get a Paid Sponsor<\/h3>\n

Bringing in a paid sponsor is a great\u00a0way to tap into another company\u2019s audience to increase the bottom line. Collaborate with a complementary brand or product and you can gain\u00a0new subscribers who may\u00a0become customers in the future. The sponsor gets\u00a0exposure\u00a0to your customers as well, making it a win-win.<\/p>\n

Cut Costs with\u00a0a Prize Sponsor<\/h3>\n

Deciding on a\u00a0prize? Sure you can offer your own product or service, but if you’ve done that before, change things up with a sponsored prize.\u00a0Secure\u00a0a\u00a0prize sponsor (or multiple sponsors) and offer their item(s) instead. This can reduce the cost of your sweep or text-to-win and increase the number of signups , especially if the sponsor is a well-known brand or can offer a desirable prize.<\/p>\n

Think Long-Term<\/h3>\n

These techniques will help\u00a0during or after your sweep, but there are plenty of long-term sales opportunities as well. The\u00a0goal here is to get these prospects on your list for a future sale. By “on your list,” we mean on your text subscriber list, email list or both.\u00a0This way, you can continue marketing to them on a weekly or monthly basis and lead them to an eventual sale.<\/p>\n

Just\u00a0Don’t Make this Mistake<\/h3>\n

Above all, remember to say “no purchase necessary.” If you ask for a purchase, you’re not running a sweepstakes, you’re running a lottery and Uncle Sam may\u00a0have a problem with that.<\/p>\n

Also, make sure\u00a0subscribers understand that their personal information may\u00a0be shared with sponsors (if any). Including this information in the legal terms can help you avoid legal headaches later on.<\/p>\n

Do you want to learn how you can grow your business with a text-to-win\u00a0or SMS Sweepstakes campaign? Contact us<\/a> or call us at (305) 505-\u00ad\u00ad5393 for help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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