So what if you were walking through the mall or on a street with shops and you received a text alert letting you know your favorite clothing store – the one you were walking toward had a $25 off $50 purchase text coupon available.
Score, huh?
One of the coolest innovations we are seeing for strategic shopping is the use of smartphones for coupons, rewards programs, and text alerts. In addition to many other Smartphone Savings Apps – there is a new program called AT&T Alerts.
AT&T Alerts provides wireless customers discounts, rewards and offers via text message when they need it the most – when they are at the store.
And right now, when you sign up for AT&T alerts you will receive a FREE $5 Starbucks eGift Card.
Here are some things to know:
- Alerts are opt-in, location-based text messages that allows AT&T customers nationwide to save money with relevant offers from nearby retailers on their mobile phones.
- ou can customize your offer settings and preferences so you only receive the offers that are relevant to you.
- AT&T Alerts are FREE for AT&T customers. (No go, if you have another carrier.)
- Participating retailers and brands include Banana Republic, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Discover, Duracell, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Gap, InterContinental Hotels Group, JCPenney, Kiehl’s, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, PayPal, Zales and many more.
And as I mentioned before, when you sign up for AT&T alerts you will receive a FREE $5 Starbucks eGift Card.
So, because AT&T knows that you will use these text alerts to good use, they are giving away a $50 VISA gift card to one lucky KCM reader.
Here’s How To Enter The Giveaway
(Remember, each comment is considered a entry – so leave a separate comment each time.)
Leave me a comment and tell me if you have every used a smartphone to save money and how. (Ex. I always check in to Target via ShopKick.)
Additional entry: Become a email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas. (I promise, I won’t spam you.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Additional entry: Become in Like with Kansas City Mamas on Facebook. (We have fun, I promise.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Contest will be open till end of day on April 3, 2013. Winner will be notified by email and has 48-hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Winner must reside in the lower 48-states of the continental USA. Good Luck.
Disclosure: AT&T provided the giveaway prize and an equal prize to KCM, but I was not compensated in any other way. The written remarks are entirely my own. Want more information – check out my full disclosure statement.
Lisa Brown says
I have never used my phone to save money.
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Liked Kansas City Mamas on Facebook as Lisa Brown
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Shelby M says
I like KCMamas on FB.
Shelby M says
I use my phone for so many savings options. Ibotta, Savingstar, Endorse, etc. I don’t ever buy without looking for a way to save with my phone in hand.
Shelby M says
I get your emails and love them! Thanks a million.
Amy says
I am a subscriber.
Amy says
I like you on FB.
Amy says
I use Target coupons on my smartphone.
Mami2jcn says
I don’t own a smart phone, unfortunately.
Mami2jcn says
I’m an email subscriber.
Mami2jcn says
I like you on Facebook as Mary Happymommy.
Lani says
Love this! And $5.00 Starbucks dosen’t hurt either! 🙂
Abby says
Thanks!
Jessie C. says
I use hubby’s phone to check in to Target and Banana Republixc ( ShopKick)
Elena says
I don’t have a smartphone
Jessie C. says
An email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas.
Jessie C. says
Like Kansas City Mamas on Facebook.
Elena says
I like you on Facebook (Elena Istomina)
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I subscribe to your emails
Kristine E says
I use shopkick and coupon cabin
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Like you on fb (louly.mcbutter)
Kelly D says
I used my smartphone for a coupon when I was at Michael’s the other week. I downloaded their app and used a 50% off coupon.
Kelly D says
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Kelly D says
I like you on FB(Kelly D Saver)
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Stephanie Funk says
don’t have a smartphone but it sure would be convenient for coupons!
Stephanie Funk says
I like you on FB
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I am an email subscriber
Heather H. says
I use Ibotta.
Heather H. says
I am an email subscriber.
Heather H. says
I am a FB fan.
Shelly says
I use smart phone coupons fo specific stores like michaels – every week, as I am trying to get all the decorations for my wedding reception.
Shelly says
I get your email.
Shelly says
I already like you on facebook.
steve weber says
I used my phone at restaurants by showing coupons and they honor them.
steve weber says
I’m an email subscriber
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Jessica F says
I use my RedLaser app, which scans the bar code and tells you the cheapest prices locally and online. It’s awesome!
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I like Kansas City Mamas on facebook!
kelly schirado says
coupons for hobby lobby
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kjasus says
i use the ibotta app for cash back / savings
kjasus says
i am an email subscriber
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Pamela says
I’ve used ibotta and I use the 40% off hobby lobby coupon on my smartphone just about every time there is one (which is a lot!).
Pamela says
I subscribe to your emails.
Pamela says
I follow you on FB.
Megan says
I have a smart phone, but haven’t used it for saving money…yet! I had no idea. Cool.
Nicole says
I use ValPak on my smartphone and FrontFlip, both have saved me money on eating out. I use ShopKick and iBotta when doing general shopping, and keep track of coupon match ups for groceries.
sarah says
FB fan
Nicole says
I am a fan on Facebook.
sarah says
email subscriber
Kristen says
I am in Like with you on Facebook!
Kristen says
I haven’t really used my phone to save money, but I’ll look up ShopKick now!
Raquel says
I use Wrapp app and save money at stores like Office Depot, Fab.com, ToyRUs, Nike, Gap, Sephora
Raquel says
I am FB fan 🙂
Raquel says
Now I am an email subscriber
Alicia says
I always use Foursquare to see what coupons and deals are at stores I am shopping at!
Alicia says
I am an email subscriber
Alicia says
I like you on FB
Shelly says
I use my phone to clip my Savings Star coupons.
Kacy Marxen says
I’ve used shop kick and ibotta.
Kacy Marxen says
I get your daily emails
Kacy Marxen says
I already like you on fb
Kalynn says
Unfortunately, I do not have a smart phone. When I do I will use shop kick, endorse and ibotta!
Kalynn says
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Kalynn says
I am an email subscriber.
Susan S says
I use Shopkick.
Susan S says
I subscribe to you in email.
Erin says
I don’t have a smart phone but really considering one so I can take advantage of all the deals!
Erin says
I’m an email subscriber
Erin says
I like you on FB
latanya says
I use my phone to see what is on sale while shopping or to compare prices from another store
latanya says
I like you on facebook
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Tina M says
yes. I use coupons from my phone
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follow Kansas City Mamas on Facebook.
Melissa W says
I use shopkick and ibotta.
Melissa W says
I subscribe to your email
Melissa W says
I have liked you on fb 🙂
Mandy Lueck says
I use downloadable coupons on my smartphone.
Tina Strub says
I use shop kick at target!
Tina Strub says
I subscribe to emails.
Tina Strub says
I am a Facebook fan as well!
D Schmidt says
I have never used a smart phone at all but I am actually planning on upgrading my phone this weekend.
D Schmidt says
Confirmed email subscriber
D Schmidt says
Facebook fan of Kansas City Mama’s
Mandy Lueck says
I liked you on facebook.
Taja K says
I use my smartphone for Ibotta and SavingStar coupons
Taja K says
I like KCM on FB
Taja K says
I’m a KCM email subscriber
Alicia says
I use my grocery stores app every week to save money at the store , it has been a great help! 🙂
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I subscribed to emails! 🙂
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I like on Facebook! 🙂
Neiddy says
I love using Ibotta, I check for new offers like every hour 🙂
Neiddy says
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Neiddy says
I like you on Facebook as Leidy Ruiz
Christy Anderson says
I use Shopkick and Ibotta on my smartphone to save money while shopping!
Christy Anderson says
I’m an email subscriber!
Christy Anderson says
I like Kansas City Mamas on facebook!
Et Pruitt says
I get fast food coupons on my smartphone
Louis says
I use the safeway loyalty program app
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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Allison Downes says
I have never used a smartphone
thanks for the chance to win!
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Julie says
Just got one and I will
Julie says
I don’t have a smartphone
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Julie says
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amber says
i use endorse and ibotta apps to save money, by getting little rebates for certain items
amber says
i’m an email subscriber
Susan Christy says
ibotta user
Susan Christy says
Like you on FB
Donna says
Yes I have
stacy W says
I have used ShopKick at Target, as well as FrontFlip to save at area restaurants! FrontFlip is a new Kansas City based company that is growing quickly! Check it out!
stacy W says
I am a KCM email subscriber!
stacy W says
I “LIKE” KCM on Facebook a whole LOT!
Thank you for this opportunity!
Jill says
I use the CVS app!
Kim B. says
I have never used a smart phone to save money.. We don’t own any.. Some of the apps look interesting though.
Kim B. says
already in the like on Facebook for Kansas City Mamas.
Kim B. says
Already subscribe to Kansas City Mamas emails..
Mary Ann Woirhaye says
I use my smartphone all the time. With FrontFlip I can scan and win freebies at lots of restaurants around town.
Mary Ann Woirhaye says
I like you on Facebook
Mary Ann Woirhaye says
I am an email subscriber
Maureen says
I check prices on-line with my phone before making purchases, mostly for kid items.
Maureen says
I am already an e-mail subscriber.
Maureen says
I already like you on Facebook!
Heather says
I have groupon app. great for eating out and fun activities for the kids I wouldn’t pay full price for.
Heather says
I am an e-mail subscriber
Angela Davis says
Email Subscriber
Angela Davis says
I like you one Facebook!
Linda B. says
to look for the best prices for a TV, and to take photos of the TVs
Linda B. says
I’m an email subscriber
Joy Cooper says
I like getting the coupon texts!
Lisa says
I get your daily email updates.
Lisa says
I like you on facebook.
Lisa says
I don’t have a smart phone, I like to refer to my old phone as a “dumb” phone. If I had one I’d use it to check deals 🙂
january says
I like you on facebook
january says
I am an e-mail subscriber
Mary Z says
I use my smartphone to use money using shop kick!
Mary z says
I am an email subscriber
Mary z says
I liked you on facebook
Prasert says
Yes for target
Nichole Todd says
I use my smartphone for Target texted coupons.
Debbi says
I use Shopkick and Ibotta on my phone!
Debbi says
I’m an email subscriber.
Debbi says
I like you on Facebook.
Christy says
I like you on facebook, and just started using shop kick on my phone
Olivia says
I subscribe to your emails. I use my smartphone for target mobile coupons.
Jen says
I use shop kick and target mobile coupons
Jen says
I just liked you on facebook