SMS Text Marketing for Events

Message Every Attendee. One Click.

Communicate in seconds with guests, volunteers, or event staff. TextSpot lets you send one-way group messages for your event in a matter of clicks.

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98%

of text messages are read

90%

of text messages are seen within 3 minutes (MobileSquared)

higher response rate compared to email marketing

Why Event Marketers Should Use SMS Marketing

Reach Attendees Fast

No app, no login; just instant updates. Guests get alerts right on their phones.

Boost Attendance

Remind people about event times, parking, or ticket details. Fewer no-shows, more tickets sold, more seats filled.

Set It and Forget It

Schedule texts in advance for RSVP reminders, day-of updates, or future events.

How to Use TextSpot for Event Marketing

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2

Send Messages.

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3

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Upgrade your account to get your own phone number and start messaging your own contacts for as little as $29/months.

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Cut down on calls and confusion. Automate reminders, confirmations, and event alerts with automated bulk SMS.

Who Benefits from Event Marketing Text Messaging?

Event marketers
Venues
Fundraisers & nonprofits
Conferences, expos, and trade shows
Concerts & festivals
Community events

SMS vs. Email vs. Phone

Channel	Open Rate	Response Time	Best For
TextSpot SMS	98%	~90 seconds	Alerts, reminders
Email	~20%	Hours to days	Newsletters, long-form
Phone calls	Varies	Unreliable	Urgent voice-only cases

How Event Staff Uses SMS Messaging

Event Reminders

Boost attendance with quick texts before the doors open.
Schedule Changes

Send last-minute time, location, or weather updates.
Ticket & RSVP Links

Share registration links or confirm attendance in seconds.
Volunteer Coordination

Keep staff and volunteers informed before, during, and after events.
Payment & Donation Reminders

Text guests about ticket balances, fundraising goals, or sponsor deadlines.
Support & Info Line

Set up a keyword so attendees can text for directions, parking info, or FAQs.

Visual Message Examples

Use merge tags like {{FIRST NAME}} to personalize every message.

Hi Sarah, just a reminder: Your gala ticket is confirmed for this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

9:41 AM

✓✓ Delivered

Update: Saturday’s showing of Mary Poppins will now start at 1 p.m. on Sunday due to weather.

9:42 AM

✓✓ Delivered

Compliance & Privacy: Stay Covered

TextSpot helps your practice stay compliant with HIPAA and other privacy regulations:

TCPA-compliant: Built-in unsubscribe and opt-out tools.
Privacy protected: Each text is delivered individually and securely.

Features That Make It Easy

Mass Texting

Send one-way group messages that feel personal. No reply-all chaos.

Scheduled Texts

Automate announcements, reminders, or recurring alerts.

Custom Links

Use shortened, trackable links unique to each message.

Templates

Save time with pre-written messages for events, alerts, reminders, and more.

Contact Importing

Upload spreadsheets or sync with your CRM or SIS platform.

Integrations

Connect with Google Calendar, Zapier, and other tools you already use.

Free SMS Templates for Events

Here’s a list of ready-to-send event texts, ready to copy, edit, and send through TextSpot:

Event Reminders

Cut no-shows. Keep your schedule full.

Hi [First Name], don’t forget about [Event Name] on [Date] at [Time]. See you there!
Reminder: [Event Name] starts at [Time]. Get your tickets here: [Link]

Updates

Hi [First Name], schedule change: [Event Name] will now begin at [New Time].
Tonight’s show is moving indoors due to weather. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Promotions

Early bird tickets for [Event Name] end tonight! Get yours here: [Link]
Hi [First Name], bring a friend to [Event Name] and both get 20% off.

Customize Text Message Templates

Enter your information in the form below, select Update Templates, and the text message examples below will update with your information.

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