Text Marketing for Agency Lead Generation

While many agencies spend thousands of dollars launching high-tech, multi-channel campaigns, they sometimes lose sight that less can be more -- and often, the perfect solution is resting right in the palm of your hands. SMS text messaging is a simple but powerful communications channel, reaching customers right where they are and consequently boasting a staggering 99% open rate. And MMS (multimedia messaging) enables sending pictures, video, GIFs and audio, thereby further enhancing messaging. SMS lead generation is equally effective. Think about it -- when was the last time you went anywhere without your cell phone, or failed to notice a text message that you had received? The level of engagement with SMS text messaging is unparalleled -- about 90% of text messages are opened and read within only three minutes of receipt. For these reasons and more, text messaging is quickly becoming the communications method of choice for both business and pleasure. If you aren’t recommending SMS messaging as a communications and lead generation strategy, or using it on behalf of your clients, now is the time to start!

Traditionally, agencies have relied on old-fashioned channels for advertising, resulting in a madhouse of billboards, emails, television and radio ads, all competing in unison to be heard or seen by your clients’ target audience groups. But email open rates have plummeted to a lackluster 22%; radio and television ads are expensive for clients and unreliable as a method of engagement; direct mail gets lost and has an open rate of only 2-5%. It’s time to update your clients’ marketing methods -- and luckily, that means simplifying the way they think about and approach prospect outreach.

With text messaging, you eliminate the reliance on luck for your message to be seen or heard -- it’s simply not enough to hope someone looks at a billboard as they walk or drive by, or that they happen to be tuned in the moment your television ad runs. The days of having to wave the brightest flag are ending as marketing becomes smarter, more sophisticated and better-targeted. With SMS text messaging and picture messaging, you now have control over exactly who receives your message and when they receive it. On top of that, it’s simple to use -- EZ Texting’s platform allows you to log in from anywhere on any device. Select your contacts, compose your message, and send. Your clients’ opted-in SMS contacts are attentive, loyal fans -- 64% of all consumers are likely to have a positive perception of a company that offers texting as a service channel -- good news for your clients. Treating them to exclusive alerts, sales and promotions will only strengthen the relationship, enhance their loyalty, and help your client’s brand steadily grow.