GUIDE

Email x SMS: Your way to win over holiday shoppers in 2025

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t about sending your customers more messages – they’re about sending them the right ones. Discover how to use email and SMS together where it matters most, cut through the noise, and drive sales during the busiest shopping season of the year.

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What you’ll learn inside

  • How to build an email strategy that earns attention when 77% of consumers still prefer email, but inbox competition is fiercer than ever.

  • Proven ways to use SMS and mobile messaging for instant engagement, with 90% open rates and 82% of consumers checking texts within five minutes.

  • How to combine email and SMS for up to 6.6x more purchases per user.

  • How to protect deliverability and maintain customer trust when email and messaging volumes spike.

  • Real-world examples from brands using RCS, WhatsApp, and omnichannel messaging to stand out. 

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Get your BFCM strategy ready before the rush hits

In 2024, Sinch powered billions of SMS and email messages during Black Friday and Cyber Monday – and we expect 2025 to be even bigger. This guide brings together fresh consumer insights and proven messaging strategies to help you plan better, reach farther, and turn your busiest season into your best-performing one.

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