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Radio SMS software. Turn up the interaction.

Run contests, take song requests, build a listener list, and sell SMS sponsorships — the most direct line to the people tuning in.

★★★★★ Built for stations & shows

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? Caller 9 wins! Text WIN to claim your concert tickets before the next song!
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Why texting for radio

A direct line to your listeners

Social buries your posts. A text reaches every listener who opted in, instantly.

Contests & giveaways

Run text-to-win contests and giveaways that drive call-ins, engagement, and tune-in.

Build a listener list

Grow a list of superfans with a text-to-join keyword you promote on air and online.

Requests & shout-outs

Take song requests and shout-outs by text and read them live — two-way, in one inbox.

Sell SMS sponsorships

Offer advertisers sponsored texts and keyword campaigns — a new revenue stream.

Five ways stations use it

How radio stations use texting

From the text-to-win to the sponsored blast — here’s SMS turning up the interaction.

Contests & giveaways

Text-to-win, on air

Run “text WIN to enter” contests and giveaways that spike engagement and keep listeners locked in.

Text-to-win contests
Giveaway entry by keyword
Announce winners instantly
Sample text
? Want tickets to Friday’s show? Text WIN to {station} now — we’ll draw a winner at the top of the hour!
Grow your list

A keyword that builds your list

Promote a text-to-join keyword on air and online so listeners you don’t own become a list you do.

Text-to-join keyword
Web sign-up forms
Own your audience
Sample text
Be the first to know about concerts, contests & exclusives ? Text WAVE to {station} to join the list!
Requests & shout-outs

Two-way, on the air

Take song requests, shout-outs, and listener questions by text and feature them live on the show.

Two-way song requests
Live shout-outs
Listener Q&A in one inbox
Sample text
Got a request, {first_name}? ? Text it to {station} and we might spin it in the next hour — shout-outs welcome!
Promos & events

Get listeners out IRL

Promote station events, remote broadcasts, and partner offers, and let listeners RSVP by reply.

Event and remote-broadcast promos
Partner offers
Text-to-RSVP
Sample text
? We’re broadcasting live from Riverside Mall Saturday 12–3! Stop by for free swag — reply IN if you’ll be there!
Sponsorships

Sell SMS to advertisers

Offer advertisers sponsored texts and keyword campaigns, with link tracking to prove results.

Sponsored text blasts
Advertiser keyword campaigns
Click tracking for ROI
Sample text
Today’s traffic + weather is brought to you by Joe’s Auto ? Listeners save 20% this week — tap: {link}
Steal these

Radio texts that turn up the interaction

Personalize every text with merge tags like
Merge tags
{first_name}Listener first name
{station}Your station number / name
{prize}Contest prize
{event}Station event
{link}Sponsor or RSVP link
Custom fields
Track anything you want — names, dates, balances, or any detail you keep on a contact. If you can store it, you can merge it into a text.
Contest
? Want tickets to Friday’s show? Text WIN to {station} now — winner drawn at the top of the hour!
✓✓ Delivered
List growth
Be first to know about concerts & contests ? Text WAVE to {station} to join the list!
✓✓ Delivered
Request / shout-out
Got a request, {first_name}? ? Text it in and we might spin it next hour — shout-outs welcome!
✓✓ Delivered
Sponsor read
Today’s weather is brought to you by Joe’s Auto ? Listeners save 20% this week: {link}
✓✓ Delivered

Built for every kind of station

Music stations

Drive tune-in with contests, requests, and concert promos that reach superfans instantly.

Sample text
? New music Friday is here! Text the song you want to hear to {station} — we’re taking requests now!
Talk & news

Engage listeners with topic polls, call-in prompts, and breaking-news alerts.

Sample text
Today’s topic: should the city add bike lanes? ? Text your take to {station} — we’ll read replies on air!
College & community

Build a loyal local list and rally listeners for events and fundraising drives.

Sample text
Pledge drive is on! ? Keep your community radio going — give in one tap: {link}. Thank you!
Sports radio

Fuel game-day engagement with predictions, contests, and live shout-outs.

Sample text
Game day! ? Text your final-score prediction to {station} — closest guess wins a jersey!
Podcasts & streaming

Own your audience with episode alerts and exclusives no platform can throttle.

Sample text
New episode is LIVE ? You’re getting it first — listen + text us your questions for next week: {link}
Station groups

Run contests and sponsorships across every station from one dashboard.

Sample text
? Network-wide giveaway! Text WIN to your favorite station for a chance at the grand prize: {link}
Compliant by default

Listeners’ trust, protected

We keep your texts on the right side of the rules so you can focus on the show.

TCPA-compliant
Consent capture and one-tap STOP on every message.
Private & individual
Each text lands one to one — listeners never see each other’s numbers.
Here when you need us

Set up fast — humans when you need them

You run a station, not a help desk. Get going on your own and reach a real person when you need one.

Self-serve setup in minutes
Your number, keyword, and templates live the same day.
Track every campaign
Link tracking proves results to advertisers.
Your list is yours
Export listeners anytime — no lock-in.

Loved by thousands of organizations

“Textspot has saved me a lot of time and phone calls, and it’s easy for people to respond. The cost can’t be beat!”

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Mary B.
Health Manager

“Great product! Easy to use, easy navigation, very reasonably priced. It does exactly what I need it to do.”

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Elizabeth V.
Owner / Operator

“It’s a very convenient tool to reach out to the public and members of our organization — and support is great.”

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Heather T.
Administrative Assistant

Radio texting, frequently asked

Can I run text-to-win contests?

Yes. Set up a keyword like WIN, collect entries automatically, and announce winners — all from one dashboard.

How do I grow my listener list?

Promote a text-to-join keyword on air and online. Listeners who text in become an opted-in list you own.

Can listeners text in requests?

Yes. Two-way messaging collects song requests, shout-outs, and questions in one inbox you can feature live.

Can I sell SMS to advertisers?

Absolutely. Offer sponsored text blasts and keyword campaigns, with link tracking to prove ROI to sponsors.

Turn up the interaction

Run contests, take requests, and build a listener list. Start a free trial — sending in minutes.

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