Get in the Halloween spirit with these SMS templates
Boo! The spookiest time of year is almost here – who doesn’t love a dress-up theme accompanied by a truckload of treats? Even though Halloween isn’t an official holiday here, it’s a great excuse to drive new business and create an SMS campaign to engage with your customers. We’ve made it easy for you with a selection of frightening templates across various industries to help you ace your happy Halloween text message.
Be terrifyingly tempting with a spooky SMS campaign
You may not think you can draw a parallel between your industry and all things Halloween, but we’re here to prove you wrong. Here are some spine-chilling and cute Halloween text message templates; feel free to adapt them directly into your campaigns!
Ecommerce
Whatever your product is, a Halloween SMS is a great marketing opportunity. The direct nature of this channel means your SMS will be read almost instantly. So put away your superstition and get texting with these templates.
Hi [Name], don’t leave your Halloween costume till the last minute. We’ve got 15% off everything from a Ghostbuster to a Genie – [link]
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Hi [Name], don’t be caught without candy when those trick-or-treaters come knocking. We’ve got a 2-for-1 on our Halloween Megapack – [Link]
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These templates are a great match for MMS too. Add an image of your Halloween costume sale items to increase your impact.
Restaurants
SMS is a mighty medium for the foodservice space, so use a Halloween theme to offer deals and run contests. To get in the trick-or-treat mood and make dining fun for your customers, try one of these templates.
Hi [Name], enjoy 10% off your drop-dead delicious Halloween dinner when you book before October 28th – [link]
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Hi [Name], win a Halloween High Tea for two! Reply ‘[Boo]’ by [Date] to enter. Think ghostly meringues and tombstone tarts.
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Orders and Delivery
Shape an otherwise dull connection into something more engaging with some Halloween personality. SMS is a sensational way to engage your customers as they interact across your entire service cycle.
Hi [Name], we’ve got your order for your frightening feast. Bear with us while we cook it up in our cauldron. Bon appe-treat!
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Hi [Name], your order is on its way. Listen out for a knock on your door, and make sure you’ve got some treats ready!
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Fitness
Need to motivate your customers, help them brush off the cobwebs, and get active? Hinge your marketing on the scariest day of the year and work with these templates.
Hi [Name], book your spot for Spooky Zumba. Dance to our petrifying playlist like ‘Thriller,’ and ‘I Put a Spell on You.’ – [link].
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Hi [Name], it’s [Instructor] here. I don’t mean to haunt you, but don’t forget to keep stretching and working on your Swan-dive.
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Automotive
You may think it’s a stretch to connect funny Halloween texts with cars, but we’ve got our mysterious ways. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Hi [Name], we’ve got some seriously scary deals on our pumpkin and black coloured [Car Brand]. Come in and drive one home.
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Hi [Name], there’s nothing scarier than not having enough room for all your trick-or-treaters. It’s a discount day, so upsize your ride.
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Beauty
Yes, fright night is all about the supernatural, but your clients may be going for a more refined, sophisticated look. A bit of humour on Halloween goes a long way. Even though SMS works wonders on its own, you can also use it to support other channels. For example, you can use SMS to remind your audience to read your email. Try out these templates.
Hi [Name], look out for our email. Get your nails ready for trick-or-treating with 15% off a Halloween mani-pedi – [link]
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Hi [Name], do you have horror movie hair? Read our email – we can help with a half-price cut and colour – [link]
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Tourism
Halloween informational texts are a fun way to theme your holiday text messages. Tamper with these templates to start a buzz about all things getaway. Make sure to pay attention to your response data so you can determine which customers are more likely to engage. This allows you to target future campaigns more effectively.
Hi [Name], book a 2 night staycation and get the 3rd free between [Dates]. We look forward to haunting, I mean – having you [link]
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Hi [Name], we’re giving away an all-inclusive five-day trip to Noosa on October 31st. Reply with ‘[Boo]’ by [Date] to enter.
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Everyone loves a picture of paradise, so pair up these templates with an MMS. Add an image of your destination to up the aspirational aspect.
Let’s make like a mummy and wrap-up
SMS is a top tool for running a Halloween campaign. This spooky time of year offers a creative abundance of bottom-line-bumping marketing opportunities. Use our templates to create a compelling campaign, then press ‘send.’
