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Full feature set
Everything you need to text smarter
All the SMS tools of Clockwatch and Sale Fish, modernized — with native social publishing built in.
Messaging
Six ways to reach your customers
Every message type from the classics retailers rely on, ready to send from one dashboard.
Weekly Sale Ads
Automate your weekly circular as a text blast, segmented by store location and past purchase category.
Mystery Coupons
Drive curiosity-led redemptions with a reveal-at-checkout discount that keeps customers guessing (and coming back).
Punch Cards
Digital loyalty punch cards tracked automatically by phone number — no physical card to lose or forge.
Raffle Tickets
Run in-store raffles with an SMS entry flow, automatic winner selection, and a follow-up drip campaign.
Videograms
Send short video messages straight to a customer's phone — great for new product intros or a personal thank-you.
Flash Messages
Trigger a time-boxed alert for closeout inventory, weather-driven promos, or last-minute staffing needs.
Platform
Built to run itself
AI-Powered Analytics
Automatic insights on best send times, top segments, and campaign-by-campaign redemption rates — no spreadsheets required.
Checkout-Lane Kiosks
We supply and install the hardware. Opt-in takes customers under 15 seconds at the register.
Retailer Dashboard
Track opt-ins, sends, redemptions, and social reach from one login — built for busy store owners, not marketers.
Campaigns in 3 Steps
Template, segment, send. Most retailers launch their first campaign in under five minutes.
98%+ Delivery Success
Carrier-grade infrastructure keeps your messages landing, even at 20,000+ sends a month.
Effortless Opt-In Compliance
Built-in STOP/HELP handling and consent logging keep every campaign TCPA-friendly by default.
See it in your store
Get a personalized walkthrough
We'll show you exactly how Text Buds fits your checkout flow and existing social accounts.
Social media
Connect every channel you already run
Text Buds isn't just SMS anymore. Link your accounts once and every campaign can publish everywhere automatically.
Instagram
Auto-post offers as feed posts and stories.
Facebook
Sync your Page events and promotions.
X (Twitter)
Push flash sales the moment they go live.
TikTok
Publish videograms as short-form video.
LinkedIn
Share supplier and community news.
YouTube
Cross-list longer videogram content.
WhatsApp Business
Offer an opt-in WhatsApp channel alongside SMS.
Unified Analytics
Redemptions and social engagement, side by side.