What is an event text messaging service?

An event text messaging service lets entertainers and venues send timely updates, promotions, and reminders to attendees. Use it to boost engagement, increase ticket sales, and keep fans informed about your shows or conferences.

How can SMS for events help sell more tickets?

SMS for events allows you to send targeted messages, including ticket offers and event reminders. High open rates make event sms campaigns highly effective for filling seats and engaging your audience.

How do I use text messaging for events and conferences?

You can use text messaging for events and conferences to share schedules, send VIP alerts, promote last-minute ticket deals, and provide real-time updates. Two-way texting also allows attendees to RSVP or ask questions instantly.

What types of messages can I send with event SMS?

Event SMS campaigns can include show announcements, ticket promotions, reminders, VIP updates, and exclusive offers. Event texting helps you reach your audience directly on their phones for maximum engagement.

How do I grow my list for event texting?

Use online sign-up forms, in-person opt-ins at shows, or social media promotions. Offer exclusive content or ticket discounts to encourage fans and attendees to subscribe to your event SMS updates.

Is event text messaging compliant with regulations?

Yes. Event text messaging follows TCPA and opt-in rules. Our platform provides tools to manage consent, opt-outs, and subscriber preferences for event texting.

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The leading independent entertainment venues trust SlickText for event text messaging.

Collect leads and sell out events.

Grow your list and promote events with our fully compliant SMS marketing service.

Gain repeat attendees and lifetime fans.

Increase engagement with automated workflows and 1-to-1 messaging.

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Features Built for Venues & Performers

Based in Nashville, TN—Music City—we bring expert SMS marketing insights for entertainers, venues, and the live entertainment industry. Our event texting platform brings list growth, mass texting, text automation, and two-way messaging together in one place.

LIST GROWTH & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Grow your fan base.

Our event texting service offers everything you need to grow your SMS marketing list in person, on your website, and on social media.

Add branded website popups to your site
Hang event flyers with custom QR codes around the venue
Post a tap-to-join link on social media accounts and promo emails
Create a webform that collects attendee interests
Upload an existing list of attendees who have opted in

Music fan signing up to receive promotional texts from their favorite band.

MASS TEXTING CAMPAIGNS

Sell out shows and keep fans informed.

Inspire action from your audience with meaningful and relevant messages.

Alert subscribers of early access ticket and merch sales
Include names and other contact data to personalize every message
Target messages based on buyer behavior and customer interests
Share unique promo codes and text-to-win contests
Reply directly to inquiries to solve order issues and close sales

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SMS marketing campaign with a presale code for tickets to a concert tour.

AUTOMATED WORKFLOWS

Increase engagement with automated event SMS.

Our drag-and-drop workflow builder makes it easy to automate SMS for events.

Send automated event reminders before showtime
Recover abandoned ticket purchases with timely follow-ups
Promote concessions, merchandise, and VIP experiences
Encourage repeat visits with personalized birthday offers
Collect feedback with automated post-event surveys

Automated workflow with event reminders and data collection for a music venue.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATIONS

Connect SlickText’s event SMS with your existing software.

Choose from native integrations and thousands of additional app connections through Zapier and Make.

Need a custom solution? Our REST API enables your developers to build and manage a solution that’s tailored to your specific needs.

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Artist management team connecting their software to SlickText.

STAFF COMMUNICATION

Reduce response times with two-way texting.

Keep event staff, vendors, and contractors connected with timely text messages.

Segment lists based on vendor, job function, location, or availability
Capture time-sensitive employee information
Send urgent alerts to security and event staff
Use SMS surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Keep tabs on setup, teardown, and everything in between

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Real-time text updates on venue logistics for event staff and contractors.

EVENT SMS ANALYTICS

Gain insights that drive your event SMS strategy.

Our event text messaging service helps you track the value of your event promotion efforts.

Analyze click-through rates and response rates
Track website visits from every campaign message
Test out promotional messaging with AB tests

Learn more about Analytics

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Get real-time support from event SMS experts.

Get expert guidance from a team that understands SMS marketing for entertainment venues. Whether you're launching your first texting campaign or expanding your program, SlickText provides personalized onboarding and responsive support through chat, email, and phone.

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WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT

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Anonymous

Verified User in Entertainment

Love SlickText! It's very user friendly, the customer service is great, and it’s helping us sell more tickets and reach more customers.

Anonymous

Verified Event Marketer

SlickText is the perfect text marketing service. It’s an easy interface to work with and the customer support team is always quick to get back to me.

Anonymous

Verified User in Entertainment

SlickText is the best!! I love the convenience of it. Once I have an event and want the word out—Boom! SlickText to the rescue!

Mike C.

Managing Partner in Entertainment

SlickText has done most of the work for you. We are working with an event venue in Oregon and a wings restaurant in San Francisco, as well as a diner in Montana to grow their customer lists and attendance and to retarget their visitors for pennies vs. dollars for digital ads.

Anonymous

Verified User in Entertainment

SlickText is fast, easy to use, and provides instant results. I wish more products were this easy to use.

Anonymous

Verified User in Entertainment

The best thing about SlickText is being able to be in direct contact with our fans in seconds. With social media, a lot of our messages weren't heard. For the first time, we feel as though our fans can hear us.

FAQs on Event SMS Marketing

What is an event text messaging service?: An event text messaging service lets entertainers and venues send timely updates, promotions, and reminders to attendees. Use it to boost engagement, increase ticket sales, and keep fans informed about your shows or conferences.

How can SMS for events help sell more tickets?: SMS for events allows you to send targeted messages, including ticket offers and event reminders. High open rates make event sms campaigns highly effective for filling seats and engaging your audience.

How do I use text messaging for events and conferences?: You can use text messaging for events and conferences to share schedules, send VIP alerts, promote last-minute ticket deals, and provide real-time updates. Two-way texting also allows attendees to RSVP or ask questions instantly.

What types of messages can I send with event SMS?: Event SMS campaigns can include show announcements, ticket promotions, reminders, VIP updates, and exclusive offers. Event texting helps you reach your audience directly on their phones for maximum engagement.

How do I grow my list for event texting?: Use online sign-up forms, in-person opt-ins at shows, or social media promotions. Offer exclusive content or ticket discounts to encourage fans and attendees to subscribe to your event SMS updates.

Is event text messaging compliant with regulations?: Yes. Event text messaging follows TCPA and opt-in rules. Our platform provides tools to manage consent, opt-outs, and subscriber preferences for event texting.

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