Use Cases

SMS Use Cases for DTC Brands

From product drops and replenishment to list growth and cart recovery — see how text-to-buy and AudienceTap work for every SMS use case.

Revenue-Driving SMS Campaigns

Turn text messages into instant sales with reply-to-buy drops, flash sales, replenishment prompts, and more.

SMS Product Drops & Limited-Edition Releases

Turn limited-edition releases into sold-out moments with reply-to-buy text drops.

SMS Flash Sales & Time-Sensitive Promotions

Run flash sales where customers buy instantly by replying — no promo codes or checkout pages.

SMS Replenishment & Reorder Reminders

AI-timed reorder prompts that match real consumption — customers reply to restock.

SMS Cross-Sells & Upsells

Offer complementary products right after a text purchase — in the same conversation.

SMS Pre-Orders & Waitlists

Let customers reserve upcoming products by replying to a text — payment captured instantly.

SMS VIP & Loyalty Rewards Redemption

Let loyalty members redeem rewards with a simple text reply — no portals or point balances.

SMS Bundle & Kit Sales

Sell curated bundles and variety packs through text conversations — the natural format for curation.

Customer Lifecycle SMS Flows

Automate the full customer journey — from welcome series to winback — with conversational SMS flows.

SMS Welcome Series That Drives a First Purchase

Convert new subscribers into first-time buyers with a welcome flow that closes the sale inside the text.

SMS Winback & Re-Engagement Campaigns

Win back lapsed customers with a specific offer they can act on by replying — not another "we miss you" link.

SMS Post-Purchase Follow-Up & Review Collection

Collect reviews and feedback conversationally — customers reply to rate instead of clicking through to a form.

SMS Abandoned Cart Recovery

Recover abandoned carts by letting customers complete the purchase over text — no return trip to checkout.

SMS Subscription Management & Flexibility

Let subscribers skip, swap, or pause over text — instead of navigating a self-service portal.

SMS List Growth: Social Media

Convert followers into text subscribers using Instagram automation, click-to-join links, and more.

Growing Your SMS List from Instagram

Convert Instagram followers into text subscribers using comment automation — no link in bio needed.

Click-to-Join Links for Social Media & Digital Marketing

One-tap SMS sign-up links for social, email, and ads — no forms, no typing.

Growing Your SMS List from TikTok

Turn TikTok viewers into text subscribers using click-to-join links and keywords.

Growing Your SMS List from Email Subscribers

Convert email subscribers to SMS using one-tap click-to-join links in newsletters and campaigns.

Growing Your SMS List from Facebook & Facebook Ads

Capture leads from Facebook and Instagram ads using click-to-join links instead of form-filled landing pages.

SMS List Growth: In-Person & Offline

Capture subscribers at retail locations, events, on packaging, and through traditional media.

QR Codes for Brick-and-Mortar Retail & In-Store Signage

Capture SMS subscribers in-store with scan-and-send QR codes at the register, on signage, or on shelves.

QR Codes for Events, Trade Shows & Pop-Ups

Capture event leads in real time with QR codes — attendees scan, send, and join your SMS list instantly.

QR Codes on Product Packaging & Box Inserts

Turn every shipment into a subscriber acquisition opportunity with QR codes on packaging and inserts.

QR Codes for Restaurants, Cafes & Hospitality

Capture SMS subscribers from diners and guests with QR codes on tables, menus, and receipts.

Text-to-Join Keywords for Print, Radio & Traditional Media

Capture subscribers from print ads, radio spots, and podcasts with memorable text-to-join keywords.

Text-to-Join Keywords for In-Store & Point-of-Sale

Capture SMS subscribers at checkout with text-to-join keywords — no cashier typing, no data entry errors.

SMS List Growth: Website & Ecommerce

Turn website visitors and Shopify customers into SMS subscribers with pop-ups, forms, and checkout opt-ins.

Website Pop-Ups for SMS Capture

Convert website visitors into text subscribers with pop-ups that lead to exclusive drops and flash sales.

Embedded SMS Sign-Up Forms for Blogs & Content Pages

Capture text subscribers from blog posts, landing pages, and content — without interrupting the reading experience.

Shopify Checkout Opt-In for SMS

Capture text subscribers at checkout — the highest-intent moment in the customer journey.

Hosted Landing Pages for SMS Sign-Up

Get a shareable SMS sign-up page in seconds — no website or developer needed.

Product Page Restock Alerts via SMS

Capture high-intent subscribers with text-based restock alerts — and let them buy the instant it's back.

SMS List Growth: Partnerships & Cross-Channel

Build your text list through referrals, influencer partnerships, podcast sponsorships, and platform integrations.

SMS Referral Programs That Actually Convert

Turn customers into advocates with text-based referrals — both parties get rewarded automatically.

Growing Your SMS List Through Klaviyo Integration

Sync SMS subscribers between Klaviyo and AudienceTap — use Klaviyo for capture, AudienceTap for text-to-buy.

Growing Your SMS List Through Influencer Partnerships

Turn influencer posts into lasting subscribers — not just one-time traffic spikes.

Growing Your SMS List Through Podcast Sponsorships

Turn podcast listeners into text subscribers — the only attribution method that actually works in audio.

Growing Your SMS List at Checkout for Non-Subscribers

Capture SMS subscribers during checkout and after delivery — turn one-time buyers into repeat customers.

Operational & Strategic SMS

Use SMS for subscription alternatives, back-in-stock alerts, gifting flows, feedback collection, and event sales.

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