Learn how to create and manage SMS campaigns for effective communication. This guide shows you how to set up and optimize your SMS outreach.

🎥 Video walkthrough

Step-by-step guide

Follow these steps to create an SMS campaign:

1. Define campaign details

Click Create Campaign to open the setup form and enter the required details:
  • Campaign Name: (e.g., “Holiday Offer SMS Campaign”)
  • Business Goal: (e.g., “Increase foot traffic to store”)
Example interface: SMS Campaign

2. Configure touch points

Set up the touchpoints for your campaign:
  • Touch Point Name: Name the SMS step.
  • Type: Select “SMS” as the mode of communication.
  • AI Agent: Choose an AI-powered assistant if applicable.
SMS Campaign Touchpoint

3. Set scheduling & execution

Configure the execution settings:
  • Schedule Date: Choose when the SMS will be sent.
  • Execution Days: Select the active days for sending SMS.
  • Time Window: Define the time window for SMS sends (e.g., 9 AM - 6 PM).
  • Delay Between SMS: Set time gaps between individual SMS sends to avoid overloading.
SMS Campaign Scheduling

4. Select customers

Choose the customers for your campaign:
  • Select Data: Choose from your list of available phone numbers and customer data.
  • Select Customers: Filter or choose the customers you want to target.
SMS Campaign Customers

5. Configure SMS content

Set up the content for your SMS campaign:
  • SMS Content: Write the message that will be sent to the customers.
  • Character Limit: Ensure the SMS content stays within the 160 character limit.
SMS Campaign Content

6. Finalize & launch campaign

Review your settings and finalize the campaign:
  • Preview SMS: Review a sample SMS to ensure accuracy.
  • Submit Campaign: Click Create to launch your SMS campaign.
SMS Campaign Launch

SMS campaigns interface

The interface displays all created SMS campaigns with their details, including options to view status and delete campaigns as needed.
Campaign NameBusiness GoalStatusDelete
Holiday Offer SMSIncrease foot trafficINITIATED[Delete]
Flash Sale SMSBoost immediate salesINITIATED[Delete]

📌 Note for logs

  • You can assign logs to an agent if you want the agent to handle conversations or manage the campaigns.

Managing SMS campaigns

  • Initiated Campaigns: Active campaigns with ongoing SMS sends.
  • Deleting a Campaign: Click Delete next to a campaign name to remove it.
By using the SMS Campaigns interface, you can automate SMS outreach and improve customer engagement. 💬