One text can turn browsers into buyers in seconds! November is the perfect time to engage your audience with CloseBy® by offering helpful updates that make shopping easier and more exciting. Shoppers are planning annual gatherings, hunting for the perfect gifts, and even treating themselves to their wish lists. Sending more messages this time of year isn’t just acceptable – it’s expected. A well-timed text could be the nudge that gets someone through your doors or clicking ‘buy now.’

Sunday, November 2nd – Daylight Savings:

  • Since we’re getting an EXTRA hour – we can’t wait to spend it with you! We’re going LIVE on Facebook TONIGHT at 7pm with items $29.99 and less! Join us: [insert website link]
  • It’s time to FALL BACK!! Enjoy your BONUS HOUR – you deserve it! P.S. Our FALL deals aren’t going anywhere – enjoy 25% OFF your online purchase TONIGHT till 11:59pm! Code FALLBACK [insert website link]
  • Don’t let Daylight Saving Time throw you off track! Swing by for a quick checkup – headlights, tires, & batteries! We can also adjust your clock for you!

Monday, November 3rd – National Sandwich Day:

  • LETTUCE celebrate National Sandwich Day! Get a TASTE of Happiness with our Club Sandwiches for JUST $7.99 – today only! Show Text to Redeem – limit 1/customer.
  • Happy National Sandwich Day! Our Sandwiches are piled high with flavor – your tummy will thank you! Show this text to get $2.50 OFF any Sandwich of your choice! Order online w/code NSD250 [insert website link]
  • Your Sandwich Senses are tingling! Purchase any Sub Sandwich & receive a COMPLIMENTARY Side! Show Text to Redeem! Valid 11/3 only! Call 123-456-7890 to pre-order!

Wednesday, November 5th – National Donut Day:

  • DONUT forget about this SWEET deal! Stop in & show this text TODAY to receive $5 OFF $25, $10 OFF $50, or $25 OFF any $100 or more purchase! Valid 11/5
  • We DONUT know what we’d do without you! Show this text in-store to receive 30% OFF one regular price item! Plus enjoy donuts while you shop our new Fall arrivals!
  • DONUT ALERT! Treat yourself today – show text to get a COMPLIMENTARY Donut with any Coffee purchase! We hope your day is SPRINKLED with happiness!

Tuesday, November 11th – Veterans Day:

  • Today & Every Day is a great time to THANK all our Veterans. All Veterans and Military Personnel stop in & receive a COMPLIMENTARY meal! Valid 11/11 (up to a $16.99 value .. dine-in only)
  • This Veterans Day, we honor & salute all who have served our country. Show your Military ID to receive 25% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! We ALWAYS offer a 10% Military Discount!
  • Veterans Day: a time to remember that our freedom is thanks to those who served our country! Reminder, we always offer a 15% Military & First Responders Discount.

Thursday, November 13th – World Kindness Day:

  • It’s World Kindness Day! Donate any non-perishable food item to receive 20% OFF one regular price item! Valid 11/13-11/15 All donations will be given to our local food pantry.
  • Just a little reminder to sprinkle KINDNESS everywhere you go! Show this text today to receive $13 OFF any $50 or more purchase! Online code KIND13 [insert website link]
  • Send an Interactive Text Message – if the customer responds, we can provide them a special offer of your choosing!
    • It’s World Kindness Day! What’s one small act of kindness you’ve done or received – REPLY BACK to this text & receive a SPECIAL offer!

Thursday, November 20th – National Child’s Day:

  • Today we celebrate the joy, laughter, & love children bring in our lives! Show this text to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Kids Meal with ANY dine-in entrée purchase!!
  • This one is for the kiddos! Stop in today for STRIKING good fun! Buy 1 Game of Bowling, Get 1 Game ON US! Valid 11/20
  • Happy Child’s Day – wishing you a day filled with imagination, play, & learning! Show text to receive 25% OFF one regular price item! TODAY ONLY – we’re OPEN 10am-6pm!

Wednesday, November 26th – Pink Wednesday:

  • PINKTASTIC SAVINGS!! $10-$20 Doorbusters! Swag Bags for 1st 22 Customers! 35% OFF all Tanning Lotions! Purchase ANY Tanning Package & receive a COMPLIMENTARY $15 Gift Card! We’re OPEN till 7pm!
  • Today is Pink Wednesday & we’re DONATING 15% of ALL sales to Pink Aid (name ANY organization of your choice) for Breast Cancer Support & Awareness!
  • On Wednesday, we wear PINK & save GREEN! Show this text to receive BOGO 45% OFF any items that are Pink or Green! OPEN late till 8pm!!

Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving:

  • Wishing you a joyful and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and delicious food. We open on BLACK FRIDAY at 9am! Peek at tomorrow’s sales: [insert website link]
  • Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We are closed today so our staff can enjoy time with their families! We will OPEN tomorrow at 7am with DOORBUSTERS!
  • We’re THANKFUL to have you as a customer! Wishing you & yours a Happy Thanksgiving! Black Friday Sales start ONLINE tonight at 7pm & in-store tomorrow at 10am! Online Code BF2025 [insert website link]

Friday, November 28th – Black Friday:

  • Hurry Black Friday BLOWOUT Sales start at 8am! Doorbusters, Door Prizes, & Discounts! Select Sweaters 60% OFF! All Hair Accessories & Jewelry BOGO 60% OFF! View all promos: [insert website link]
  • Happiness is Black Friday Discounts! DOORBUSTERS ALL DAY! $29.99 Denim! $19.99 Vests! $11.99 Graphic Tees! $5.99 Slippers! Swag Bag for 1st 50 Customers with $99 or more purchase! Door Prizes all day!
  • The early bird gets the worm on Black Friday! Shop 7am-10am .. Enjoy 30% OFF! Shop 10am-2pm .. Enjoy 22% OFF! Shop 2pm-7pm .. Enjoy 16% OFF!! (No exclusions .. includes clearance)

Saturday, November 29th – Small Business Saturday:

  • Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us TODAY from 9am-8pm! Enjoy BOGO 45% OFF all regular price items! $25 Mystery Bags! Clearance up to 80% OFF! Spend $50-$200 .. Get a COMPLIMENTARY gift! Spend $201+ .. Get a COMPLIMENTARY $50 Gift Card!
  • Shop Small & Local today for Small Business Saturday! Buy a $30 Gift Card for $25, a $60 Gift Card for $50, or a $125 Gift Card for ONLY $100! Show Text! Valid 11/29 (limit 8 per customer)
  • Shop Local! Live Local! Celebrate Local for Small Business Saturday! Show this text to receive $29 OFF any $100 or more purchase!!  Complimentary Gift Wrapping with any $400 or more purchase! Enjoy Sips & Sweets while you shop!

Monthly Ideas

Play off Thanksgiving WEEKS prior to Thanksgiving

  • GOBBLE up this great deal! Buy One, Get One 30% OFF Entrees! (Dine in only .. equal or lesser value) Show Text to Redeem!
  • Let us cook Thanksgiving dinner for you! Call 123-456-7890 to place a catering order! View options here: [insert website link] Orders MUST be placed by 11/15.
  • Talk TURKEY to me! Stop in & give us your best GOBBLE GOBBLE to SAVE!! Spend $20-$50 .. SAVE 10%, Spend $51-$99 .. SAVE 15% or Spend $100+ .. SAVE 20% on your ENTIRE purchase!

Winter Open House

  • Save the Date! Our Winter Open House will be Saturday November 15th from 9am-5pm! Stop in for raffles, door prizes, giveaways, and store-wide savings! We will be revealing our Winter Wonderland! View details & tag friends: [insert website link]
  • Kickoff your Holiday Shopping at our Winter Open House today & tomorrow 10am-5pm! Pick an Ornament at Checkout for Savings up to 50% OFF! $5-$35 Doorbusters! Hot Cocoa & Cookies! Santa will be in-store EACH day Noon-2pm!
  • JINGLE in today 9am-7pm for our XMAS Open House!! 20% OFF Gift Sets! 25% OFF Ornaments! BOGO 60% OFF Holiday Tees & Socks! Show text at checkout for 30% OFF one regular price item! Come shop our Winter Wonderland

Weekly Holidays

World Kindness Week 11/9-11/15

  • A little KINDNESS goes a long way! Show this text TODAY to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Gift! No purchase required – available in-store only, while qtys last.
  • Kindness Looks Good on You! Surprise a friend with a Small Floral Bouquet for JUST $10.99! Stop in today! Pics: [insert website link]
  • No Act of Kindness, No Matter how Small, is Ever Wasted! We challenge YOU to do something KIND today! Stop in & enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY Medium Cup of Coffee!

Cyber Week 11/30-12/6

  • Missed Black Friday Savings?! No Worries – Shop Cyber Week! Different Deals EACH DAY! Enjoy 25% OFF your ENTIRE online purchase! Online Code CyberDay1 [insert website link]
  • Cyber Week starts TODAY! Let us help you start & finish your holiday shopping! We’re OPEN 11am-5pm! Show this text to receive $5 OFF every $25 spent!
  • Forget Cyber Monday .. we’re celebrating Cyber Week! Day 1 of Cyber Week: show this text & enjoy 30% OFF 2 regular price items! Valid 11/30 take a sneak peek at tomorrow’s deal: [insert website link]

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.

 

 

As a CloseBy® Text Marketing client, you have 24/7, 365 access to our online portal for easy message creation and scheduling. You can access the portal anytime from anywhere, available at: https://www.closebyadmin.com/login

If you’d like to brainstorm with different message ideas or want to learn more about our interactive messages and surveys, automated birthday club, blast from cell feature, and much more, reach out to your Text Marketing Specialist Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST for more information.