Karaoke bars compete with nightclubs, pubs, bars, restaurants and comedy clubs for being the place to spend a fun evening. One way to attract customers to your bar is through text message marketing. Whether you have a dedicated karaoke bar or just special nights reserved for the event, your business can see a positive boost with the addition of texting. If you are hesitating to add this versatile marketing channel to your strategy, the following benefits of SMS marketing might be the thing to get you to act.

Increase the Success of Your Promotional Campaigns

Adding the information about your text message marketing program to your advertisement and promotional materials increases the success of your campaign. People carry their cell phones with them everywhere, rarely having them outside of an arm's reach. This makes it very easy for them to see an ad, whether on TV, in a magazine, on a bus, on a billboard, or anywhere else, and take action in that same moment. They only have to grab their phone and text for more information. That is why texting is one of the best calls to action to use.

A High Engagement Rate

Text message marketing has eight times the engagement rate than email. One of the main reasons it has such a high engagement rate is due to the relationship people still have with texts. The perception remains more personal than email, so people are much more likely to check the messages right away. Plus, people are more selective in determining which campaigns to opt in to. This means that they will be more active and engaged because they already have a personal interest and investment in your company.

Perfect For Last Minute Deals

Because people still respond quickly to text message marketing, it is the perfect avenue for last minute deals. Over 98 percent of texts are opened, and a significant majority is read within just a few minutes. You can take advantage of this on a slow night. Once you feel that your club might need a boost that night, you can send out a text to your subscribers offering them something special, such as a discount on entry fees, food, beverages or something else. People will read the message and can respond right away, especially if they know that the offer is only good for that night.

Increase Foot Traffic

As a karaoke bar, it is important to find new customers every night. One way to do this is to have promotional flyers outside your venue to take advantage of the foot traffic passing by your bar. On these flyers, offer a discount that people can get that night if they text in. This will further motivate passersby to choose your venue for their night out over your competition.

Reach a Wider Audience

Around 90 percent of Americans own an SMS-enabled cell phone. This provides you with a very large audience of people with diverse demographics, background, and behavior patterns. Although you have to reserve your texts for those who actually opt in to your program, almost anyone is a potential subscriber. Not everyone has immediate access to email, social media, and other typical subscription programs. Therefore, you already are working with a larger pool of potential customers, and with the right promotion, you can capitalize on that to increase your opt ins and gain from the additional benefits of the program.

These are just a few of the lucrative benefits of utilizing a text message marketing program. With the right strategy in place, you can increase your karaoke bar's business. With text marketing's relatively low cost, you also gain the benefits without having to use too much of your marketing budget.

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