With February fast approaching, there are many opportunities to reach your customers and boost business! February is filled with days of love, chilly weather, the biggest sports event of the year, and more! Consistency is key; your customers are busy and need reminders to keep your business top of mind. Create and schedule messages during this short month to set your business up for long term success.

 

February 2nd: Groundhog Day

This would be a great holiday to send an interactive message to your customers! By sending an interactive message it gets your customers to engage with your text program. It also adds added fun for your staff & consumers.

  • Happy Groundhog Day! If Phil Sees his Shadow receive 20% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! If Phil does Not See his Shadow receive 30% OFF one regular price item! Valid 2/2
  • Guess what today is … Groundhog Day! No matter how long winter is SPRING will be here soon! Show text to get $2 OFF $10 or $4 OFF any $20 or more purchase! Valid 2/2
  • What is the name of the FAMOUS Groundhog that we celebrate EVERY year?! Give us the CORRECT answer to receive 15% OFF your ENTIRE order! Guess incorrectly – receive 10% OFF! Valid 2/2

February 2nd: Pro Bowl

(Pro Bowl is a Trademark so we have to be creative & use other terms)

  • Watch your FAVORITE NFL players in the GAME tonight! Enjoy 50% OFF Appetizers during the game! Plus we will have giveaways and other specials all night!
  • Watch the BIGGEST Stars from NFL play tonight! Watch the game on our 40+ TV’s! Sunday Specials: $0.99 Wings & $10.99 Italian Beef Sandwich with Fries! See more details: [insert website here]
  • Watch the GAME with us tonight! Wear your FAVORITE NFL jersey to receive 15% OFF your ENTIRE dine-in FOOD order! Game starts at 7pm!

February 4th: Facebook’s Birthday

  • Happy Birthday Facebook! Check in on our Facebook Page to receive $4 OFF $20 or $8 OFF $40 OR $15 OFF any $60 or more purchase! Click link to check in: [insert website here]
  • In lieu of FB’s Birthday we’re doing a giveaway! Make sure to like, share, & tag friends! Click the following link to go to the post for more info & entry –> [insert website here]
  • Leave us a REVIEW on Facebook today & receive a COMPLIMENTARY order of breadsticks! Valid 2/4 (no purchase necessary) [insert website here]

February 8th: National Iowa Day

  • Iowa’s nickname is Hawkeye State! Stop in wearing Hawkeye apparel to receive 15% OFF your ENTIRE regular price purchase! Valid 2/8
  • In lieu of National Iowa Day – we’re doing TRIVIA today! Tell us what number state IA is or the year of statehood to receive 29% OFF one regular price item! TODAY ONLY!
  • Our state flower is WILD ROSE! Show this text to receive 20% OFF anything with a Flower!! Shirts, Candles, Mugs, & more! We’re OPEN 10am-5pm today!

February 9th: National Pizza Day

  • Life Happens … Pizza Helps! Celebrate National Pizza Day with us TODAY! Show/Mention this text to get a Large 1 Topping Pizza for ONLY $9.99!! (limit 2 per customer) call XXX-XXX-XXXX to order (carryout only)
  • Life is Better With PIZZA!! Enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% OFF all Pizzas! Valid 2/9 (equal or lesser value) call XXX-XXX-XXXX or use code BOGO50 online [insert website here]
  • Every Pizza is a Personal Pizza if you TRY hard enough! Purchase an XL Pizza & receive a Medium Thin Crust Cheese Pizza for JUST $3.99! Show/Mention Text!! Valid 2/9 call XXX-XXX-XXXX

February 9th: Superbowl

(Superbowl is a Trademark so we have to be creative & use other terms)

We have to set up a SURVEY a little differently in the online system – please reach out to your account manager for assistance.

  • BIG GAME = SUPER SAVINGS!! Wear your FAVORITE Jersey today to receive $11 OFF any $50 or more purchase! Valid 2/9
  • Watch the BIG GAME with us TONIGHT!! Complimentary Half Time Buffet, Food Specials, Giveaways & so much more! Call XXX-XXX-XXXX to reserve a table!
  • Send a Survey: Who do you think will be the CHAMPION of the BIG GAME tonight?! Reply back with Chiefs or Lions! If your team is the Champion you will get a SUPER deal tomorrow!

February 12th: Full Moon

  • Full Moon = CrAzY sAvInGs!! Show this text to receive $5 OFF any $24 or more regular price purchase!! Valid 2/12
  • There is a Full Moon Tonight! Stop in and give us your BEST HOWL to receive 24% OFF one regular price item! We’re OPEN til 5pm!
  • Just in MOON STONES – perfect timing for the FULL MOON! Moon Stones are great for New Beginnings, Soothes Stress, & Provides Calmness! Show text to get 15% OFF all Crystals! Valid 2/12 & 2/13

February 13th: Galentine’s Day

If you are having an event you may want to send out 1-2 texts BEFORE your event as a Save The Date or Call to Attention so customers can plan ahead to attend.

  • Ladies today is your day … it’s Galantine’s Day! We’ll have Sweet Treats, Swag Bags, & Door Prizes ALL DAY TODAY! Plus Enjoy $13 OFF any $70 or more purchase! Valid 2/13 & 2/14
  • Happy Galantine’s Day! Stop in & treat yourself to something your heart desires! Show this text to enjoy 25% OFF one regular price item! Valid 2/13
  • Ladies, don’t forget our Galantine’s Event is TONIGHT from 4pm-8pm! We’ll have Sweet Treats, Giveaways, Raffles, & so much more! Plus select items are UP TO 75% OFF!! Call your Girlfriends & plan a Girls Night Out tonight!

February 14th: Valentine’s Day

You will want to send out texts for pre-orders 1-3 weeks BEFORE the holiday and send out a few reminders.

  • Happy Valentine’s Day! Surprise your SWEETIE with a gift they’ll LOVE! Purchase a $30 Gift Card for $25, a $60 Gift Card for $50, or a $125 Gift Card for ONLY $100!! Valid 2/14 (show text)
  • We LOVE you a Latte! Show this text to enjoy 50% OFF a Latte or any Coffee of your choice! Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re OPEN  til 3pm today!
  • We LOVE you more than Pizza! TODAY ONLY – get a HEART Shaped Pizza (up to 3 toppings) for ONLY $25.99!! Call XXX-XXX-XXXX to order!!
  • Don’t forget your Significant Other this Valentine’s Day! Call XXX-XXX-XXXX to order a BEAUTIFUL floral arrangement, chocolates, & plush! Don’t forget we offer delivery!!

February 15th: National Wisconsin Day

  • Wisconsin’s Nickname is The Badger State! Stop in wearing BADGER apparel to receive $7 OFF any $35 or more regular price purchase! Valid 2/15
  • Our state flower is a Wood Violet! Show this text to receive 15% OFF anything purple! (Jewelry, Clothing, Candles, etc) We’re OPEN today from 9am-4pm
  • We’re the CHEESE state! Show this text to receive a COMPLIMENTARY order of Mozzarella Sticks with ANY $30 or more order! Valid 2/15 (dine-in or carryout only) XXX-XXX-XXXX

February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day

  • Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! We’re taking non-perishable food donations for our local food pantry! Bring in 2 or more  items to donate & receive 17% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! Valid 2/17 & 2/18
  • We’re giving back TODAY in lieu of Random Acts of Kindness Day! 10% of all sales will be donated to [organization of your choice]!! Shop for a Great Cause today!!
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day to support the community! Donate ANY new Pet items in-store to receive 20% OFF!! All donations will be given to our Local Animal Shelter!

February 18th: National Battery Day

  • Happy National Battery Day! Did you know you’re supposed to replace Smoke Detector batteries EVERY 6 months?! Show this text to receive 20% OFF all batteries! Valid 2/18 only
  • Happy National Battery Day! Stop in this week to get your vehicle’s Battery checked for NO CHARGE!! If you are in need of a NEW battery – receive 10% OFF! Valid 2/18-2/22

February 20th: Love Your Pet Day

  • Happy Love Your Pet Day! Show us a picture of your pet to receive $21 OFF any $100 or more purchase! Valid 2/20-2/22
  • Animals give the purest form of love – we truly do NOT deserve them! Happy Love Your Pet Day! Enjoy 21% OFF all Pet related items!! Valid 2/20 & 2/21
  • It’s National Love Your Pet Day!! Did you know our store is dog friendly?! All dogs must be vaccinated & on a leash. Bring your fur-babies in store today & receive 15% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! Valid 2/20

February 20th: National Hoodie Hoo Day

  • This is our FAVORITE holiday! Stop in TODAY and shout HOODIE HOO to receive 25% OFF one regular price item of your choice! TODAY ONLY – OPEN til 4pm!
  • WooHoo! It’s Hoodie Hoo Day! Stop in & tell us the code work “Hoodie Hoo” to receive $4 OFF any $20 or more purchase! Valid 2/20 only

February 22nd: George Washington’s Birthday

  • It’s George Washington’s Birthday & we’re celebrating with a $1 DEAL!! Show this text to get a regular Hot Dog for ONLY $1.00! Valid 2/22 (limit 5/customer…while qtys last)
  • Today is George Washington’s Birthday!! Enjoy these DELICIOUS items for ONLY $1.00 each!! Hot Dogs, Large Fountain Drink, Large Coffee, Medium Fry, and Regular Hard Shell Tacos! Valid 2/22 we’re OPEN til 7pm! (limit 7 total per customer – dine-in only)
  • Trivia Saturday!! Stop in & tell us who is on the $1.00 bill to get a COMPLIMENTARY order of BREADSTICKS with ANY $10 or more order! Valid 2/22 (dine-in only)
  • It’s George Washington’s Birthday!! Spend $100 and receive an Essential Cami for JUST $1.00!! Show Text! Valid 2/22 (while qtys last)

February 27th: No Brainer Day

  • Happy National No Brainer Day! This deal is as SWEET as cake! Enjoy $7 OFF any $27 or more purchase! Show text to redeem! We’re OPEN Noon-8pm
  • This deal requires NO THOUGHT!! Stop in & show this text to receive 20% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! Valid 2/27 online code BRAIN [insert website here]
  • This deal is a NO BRAINER! Show this text to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Large Fountain Drink with ANY $5 or more order! Valid 2/27

February 28th: Floral Design Day

  • A flower blossoms for its own joy! Stop in today & enjoy 20% OFF Silk Flowers & 10% OFF Fresh Floral! Valid 2/28 only (while qtys last, in-stock items only)
  • I must have Flowers .. ALWAYS! Happy Floral Design Day! Stop in & pickup a pre-arranged floral arrangement & receive $5 OFF! TODAY ONLY!
  • Where FLOWERS bloom – so does HOPE! We have a few Cash & Carry Floral arrangements available in-store for JUST $11.99!! Stop in & pickup one today!

Weekly Text Ideas

February 9th-February 15th: Secondhand Wardrobe Week

  • It’s National Secondhand Wardrobe Week! Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose! Show this text to receive 15% OFF your entire apparel purchase! Valid 2/9-2/15
  • Did you know when you SHOP Secondhand, you SAVE BIG!?! Our prices are typically 50-75% LOWER than buying NEW! Jeans starting at $10 Tees starting at $5, & Shoes starting at JUST $8!! Stop in & find something
  • Shop with conscience, not just your wallet! Show this text to enjoy Buy One, Get One 40% OFF ENTIRE store! Valid 2/9-2/15 (equal or lesser value .. regular price only)

February 9th-February 15th: National Marriage Week

  • Marriage is a bond between two people in love! Celebrate your marriage with a DATE NIGHT! Enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY Appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrees! (dine-in only)
  • NEVER stop dating your Spouse! Surprise them with a Marriage Basket filled with their FAVORITE things! Purchase a $5 BASKET & receive 20% OFF anything that fits inside the Basket! Valid 2/10-2/15
  • It’s Marriage Week! Surprise your Spouse with a Couples Massage or a Couples Mani/Pedi Appointment! Book BEFORE 2/28 & receive $15 OFF!! Call XXX-XXX-XXXX for appointment & details!

February 16th-February 22nd: Random Acts of Kindness Week

  • It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week! Spread KINDNESS like CONFETTI! Stop in & tell us one KIND this you did this week to receive a complimentary gift!
  • National Kindness Week is a time to tell someone they MATTER! Stop in & pickup a small token of appreciation for a friend, neighbor, etc! Candy, Candles, Coffee, etc!
  • Kindness Week = Happy Vibes!  We challenge all of our customers to do ONE KIND THING within our community this week! (let someone go in line before you, buy someone coffee, pickup garbage on the street, etc) Let’s show our COMMUNITY kindness!

Monthly Text Ideas

National Heart Month

  • February is the Month of Love & you will LOVE this deal! Enjoy 14% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! Available EVERY Wednesday in February!
  • It’s National Heart Month! Enjoy 20% OFF all things Red, Pink, and containing Hearts! Show text to redeem!
  • February is National Heart Month & we want to remind you of a few Basic Heart Health reminders! Eat Healthy & Clean, get Active, Manage Stress & Drink Water!

Library Lovers Month

  • Calling ALL Book Lovers it is National Library Lovers Month! Show your Library Card to get $2 OFF any $10 or more purchase!
  • It’s Library Lovers Month & we have a lot of Children, Teen, & Adult Classes this month! View & sign up for them here: [insert website here]
  • We want you to LOVE the LIBRARY! Did you know you can checkout – CD’s, DVD’s, Books, Movies, and more! We also have Computers that are available for use during regular hours!

Responsible Pet Owners Month

  • Pet Owners this deal is for you! Show us your FAVORITE picture of your pet to receive 20% OFF any one menu item of your choice!
  • It’s responsible pet owners month! Quick reminders: don’t let yours pets be out in the cold for extended periods of time, use pet friendly salt, and brush their teeth regularly!
  • We THANK YOU for loving your pet & treating them amazingly! Enjoy $10 nail trims ALL month + $5 OFF Self Service Dog Washes! Call XXX-XXX-XXXX to make your next appointment today!

Friendly Reminders

We are NOT allowed to promote the sale or consumption of alcohol, CBD, tobacco, firearms, gambling, or hate. We are also unable to use the word FREE in text messages… instead let’s use words like COMPLIMENTARY, ON US, NO CHARGE!

We are NOT allowed to use the term HAPPY HOUR – instead we can use terms like POWER HOUR, Limited Time Only, 3 Hours Only, etc.!

We also encourage replacing words like WINNER or WIN with words like Victor, Champion, or First Place.

If you are unsure on verbiage or need further clarification please reach out to your Account Manager and they can guide you so we stay within compliance.

Don’t like these holidays? We can always play off the weather, days of the week, or whatever your heart desires! If you would like more suggestions, call your Text Support Specialist Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST.