A text message can do more than announce a sale, it can remind, invite, or spark curiosity! October is full of opportunities to connect with your customers through text! When done right, your messages read less like promotions and more like personal check-ins or friendly updates that keep your business top of mind. By finding a balance between helpful reminders and timely offers, you can build trust while also driving action towards your business.

Wednesday, October 1st – National Pumpkin Spice Day:

  • SPICE up your taste buds! Show this text to receive 20% OFF all Spices, Seasoning Packets, and all things Pumpkin Spice! Valid 10/1
  • Celebrate National Pumpkin Spice Day with a SPOOKY treat – show text to get $2 OFF any Pumpkin Spice Coffees, Teas, or Bars!
  • Sweaters, Scarves, & Spice! Enjoy Buy One, Get One 40% OFF all new Fall arrivals! Shop online with code PSPICE [insert website link]

Saturday, October 4th – National Taco Day:

  • Let’s TACO’bout delicious savings! Show this text TODAY to receive 30% OFF one regular price item of your choice! We’re OPEN 10am-6pm!
  • Taco lovers unite! Celebrate National Taco Day with a delicious Taco Dinner for JUST $9.99!! Share text with friends!
  • I’m tortilla-ly obsessed with TACOS! Stop in TODAY & enjoy $1.49 Mexican Style Tacos!! Happy Taco Day Amigos!

Friday, October 10th – National Handbag Day:

  • Your perfect FALL bag is waiting! Show this text to receive $10 OFF any Handbag of your choice + all Accessories are 15% OFF! Today Only!
  • It’s National Handbag Day – treat yourself to some new arm candy! Enjoy 20% OFF any one purchase of your choice! We’re OPEN til 7pm!
  • Bag It Up! Purchase a reusable shopping bag for ONLY $0.99 today & receive 22% OFF anything that you can fit inside the bag!!

Monday, October 13th – Columbus Day:

  • Adventure & Discovery waits for you in-store this Columbus Day! Show this text to receive $13 OFF any $50 or more purchase! Valid 10/13 from 10am-5:30pm!
  • Bring the kids in today for Columbus Day Fun! Enjoy $2 Games of Bowling! While you’re here stop by our snack bar for 15% OFF your order!
  • Celebrating Columbus Day today from 10am-7pm! Discover great deals on all of your favorite brands with storewide sales! Show this text to receive an EXTRA 13% OFF your purchase!

Tuesday, October 14th – National Dessert Day:

  • Flowers + Chocolate = the perfect pair! Purchase any Floral Arrangement today & receive a Mini Box of Chocolates for JUST $0.99!! call 123-456-7890 or stop in today!
  • SWEET deals just for you! Show this text to receive $14 OFF any $70 or more purchase! Online Code SWEET14 [insert website link]
  • Your Tuesday just got SWEETER! Celebrate National Dessert Day with us – enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY Dessert with ANY entrée purchase! Valid 10/14 dine-in only
    • Did you know you can use our built-in URL shortener to drive customers to any web-based destination—like your Facebook, Instagram, or website? Plus, our system tracks how many clicks your link receives, giving you valuable insight into engagement!

Thursday, October 16th – Boss’s Day:

  • Got a great Boss? We’ve got the perfect gift! Purchase a $30 Gift Card for $25 or a $60 Gift Card for ONLY $50!! Show Text to Redeem!
  • To the ones who lead with heart & hustle – Happy Boss’s Day! There is still time to order a floral arrangement – don’t delay shop today: [insert website link]
  • Boss’s Day = Treat Yo’self Day! Show this text to get 10% OFF 1 item, 15% OFF 2 items, or 20% OFF 3 or more items! Valid 10/16-10/18
    • If your text message involves a pre-order or delivery to a friend or loved one, consider sending it 2–7 days before the holiday. This gives customers enough time to plan ahead and ensures timely delivery.

Saturday, October 18th – Sweetest Day:

  • Love is in the air & on the menu! Show this text to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Dessert with any $30 or more order! Happy Sweetest Day!
  • Sweetest Day isn’t just for couples – it’s for singles too! Stop in today & show this text to receive 18% OFF your ENTIRE purchase! Can’t make it in-store? Shop online with code SWEETEST [insert website link]
  • Sweet Deals for you on Sweetest Day! Show this text to receive $4 OFF any $18 or more order! Valid 10/18 online code SWEET18 [insert website link]

Thursday, October 23rd – National Horror Movie Day:

  • Do you like Scary Movies? We do!! Stop in & tell us your FAVORITE Scary Movie to receive 23% OFF one regular price item of your choice! Valid 10/23
  • Whatever you do… don’t fall asleep! Happy Horror Movie Day! Order our Movie Bundle Tonight: Large 1 Topping Pizza, Order of Breadsticks, & a 2L for JUST $23.99! call 123-456-7890
  • Be Afraid… Be Very Afraid! Tell us what HORROR movie this is from to receive $10 OFF any $50 or more purchase!!
    • National Horror Movie Day is the perfect opportunity to send an interactive text message! It’s a fun way to get your customers involved—let them reply and be part of the experience!

Tuesday, October 28th – First Responders Day:

  • Serving those who serve us! Happy First Responders Day – show your ID & receive 50% OFF one meal! Thank you for everything you do for our community!
  • We’re GRATEFUL for our Local Heroes! All First Responders receive 28% OFF entire purchase now thru October 31st! (show ID at checkout)
  • You protect us – we pamper you! Show your Work ID/Badge to receive 30% OFF any one Spa Service! Valid 10/28-10/31 Happy First Responders Day!

Friday, October 31st – Halloween:

  • Halloween Flash Sale = SPOOKTACULAR Savings! Show this text TODAY get BOGO 31% OFF storewide! We are OPEN till 4pm!
  • Ghosts, Goblins, Oh My! Come in TODAY from 10am-9pm dressed in costume to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Scoop of Ice Cream!
  • Don’t let SPOOKY car troubles HAUNT you this Halloween! Show this text to receive $10 OFF any Oil Change! Today Only! (no appointment needed)

Monthly Ideas

National Pizza Month

  • Slice, Slice Baby! Enjoy $4.99 Jumbo Slices all month long! Available Monday-Saturday from 11am-6pm!
  • You wanna PIZZA me? Purchase an XL Pizza & receive a Small thin crust cheese pizza for JUST $3.99!
  • My heart belongs to PIZZA! Show this text to enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% OFF Pizzas! (equal or lesser value) call 123-456-7890 or dine-in!
    • Including your business phone number in text messages makes it easy for customers to call and place an order or book an appointment right away—no need for them to search or Google your number!

Homecoming Month

  • Homecoming is approaching quickly! Don’t forget to order your corsages & boutonnieres! Call 123-456-7890 or stop in today!
  • It’s Homecoming Week! Stop in for all of your SPIRIT wear & accessories! T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Socks, Hats, Tumblers, & more! Show this text to receive $10 OFF any $50 or more SPIRIT-WEAR purchase!
  • Be the Queen or King of Homecoming! Make sure to schedule your Spray Tans, Manicures, Pedicures, & Hair Appointments! Call 123-456-7890 or book online: [insert website link]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  • Pretty in Pink – while showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Show this text to get 4 PINK streaks for JUST $40!!
  • It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month & on Wednesdays we wear PINK!! Show this text to receive 20% OFF anything PINK!!
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – we are donating 15% OFF all sales to Susan G. Komen Foundation! Come out for a great cause!

Halloween

  • It’s SPOOKY Season!! Show this text to receive BOGO 31% OFF all regular price items! Shop online with code SPOOKY31 [insert website link]
  • Deals so good they’re FRIGHTENING!! Show this text to get $6 OFF any $31 or more purchase!!
  • Oh, My Gourd – we love October & Halloween! All Halloween & Fall Graphic Tees are $5 OFF! Plus show this text to receive 31% OFF any one regular price item of your choice!

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.