SMS is one of the most underused answers to that problem. Texts get opened, they feel personal, and the barrier to respond is lower than almost any other channel. When you ask a question, people answer. And what comes back can become some of your most compelling content.
Just like rock and roll, Black Friday is something imported from the USA that has gone from niche to consumer frenzy levels in a few short years. What originally started as a physical retail initiative has now morphed into a digital one, with offers pinging onto our phones as customers spend more of their lives in the digital, mobile-first realm. With so many brand vying for customers attention, paid online activity is a necessity in developing a smart strategy to win customers not only at this time of year, but to also inform your strategy for the future.
Key stat: 54% of US marketers plan to fully implement their generative engine optimization (GEO) strategy within three to six months, according to September 2025 data from Scribewise. Beyond the chart: Use this chart: Drop this into your next digital strategy review to show stakeholders the GEO timeline pressure. Use it to benchmark your team's implementation plans against the majority.