As we head into the year, now is the time to plan your text to win sweepstakes. Here are a few ideas to help boost your mobile marketing efforts and your sales in 2018.
Holiday-Themed Sweepstakes
Take advantage of gift-buying holidays like Valentines Day and Mother’s Day for sweepstakes that generate results.
- Valentine’s Day dinner cruise or dinner for two
- Mother’s Day spa package
- Father’s Day entertainment package
- July 4th event tickets
Sweeps with Experiential Prizes
Experiential marketing is a lure for Millenials and sweepstakes prizes are no different. Offer a unique experience your audience is unlikely to find anywhere else.
- Trips with experiences like hot air ballooning or swimming with sharks
- Race track driving experience or a cooking lesson with a well-known chef
- A quirky experience like Ikea UK’s chance to win a sleepover in the store
Sports-Related Sweeps
Did you know Nascar has the highest share of female fans, while basketball has the youngest fans? If sports is a natural fit for your brand, read up on audience demographics and make your play for their attention with a related sweeps.
- Super Bowl or sports playoffs package with tickets and flights
- VIP experience at a local sports game
- Sports merchandise package
Seasonal Text to Win Sweepstakes
Every season is a good season to give away prizes, but which will you choose? If your sales are seasonal, try running a sweeps during low season for a boost. You can also jump on seasonal activities that relate most to your product or service.
- A summer getaway or trip to a national park
- Family tickets to a theme park for summer
- Spring home makeover
- Tickets to a Christmas holiday event
Celebrate Life Events
Whether it’s getting married or having a baby, there are certain life events that call for a celebration. You can be a part of it with your sweepstakes.
- Bride & bridesmaids spa package
- Honeymoon trip
- New baby shopping spree
- College grad celebration party
Free Stuff with a Twist
Everyone loves winning your free product or service, but why not add a little twist? Get creative and go beyond the usual gift card or product.
- An entire year’s worth of product in the form of monthly vouchers or shipments
- Your service or product presented by a celebrity
- A one-of-a-kind experience that includes your product
These are just a few ideas to get you started on your next text to win sweepstakes. Of course, you should always choose a theme or prize that relates to your brand. Luckily, there are many ways to make that happen.
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