Broadcast Campaigns on WhatsApp
WhatsApp broadcast campaigns let you send personalized messages to thousands of opted-in contacts simultaneously. With open rates above 90% and click-through rates 5-10x higher than email, WhatsApp broadcasts are one of the most effective marketing channels available today. This guide covers everything from audience segmentation to campaign optimization.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Build and segment your contact list
Import your opted-in contacts into SuperWaba and organize them using tags, custom attributes, and segments. Create segments based on purchase history, engagement level, location, language, and interests. Effective segmentation is the foundation of high-performing broadcasts. A targeted message to 500 relevant contacts will always outperform a generic blast to 5,000.
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Create and submit your message template
Design your broadcast message template in the SuperWaba template editor. Include a compelling header (text, image, video, or document), a concise body with personalization variables (like the contact's first name), and clear call-to-action buttons. Submit the template to Meta for approval, which typically takes 1-24 hours. Plan ahead so approval delays do not derail your campaign timeline.
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Design your post-click conversation flow
When recipients tap your CTA button, they expect an immediate, relevant response. Build an automated flow that continues the conversation started by your broadcast. If you are promoting a sale, the flow should show product options and enable purchasing. If you are sharing content, provide the promised resource instantly. The post-click experience determines your actual conversion rate.
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Schedule and send your campaign
Choose the optimal send time based on your audience's timezone and past engagement patterns. Tuesdays through Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM local time tend to perform best, but test what works for your audience. For large lists (10,000+ contacts), use staggered sending to avoid overwhelming your support team with simultaneous responses.
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Track results and iterate
Monitor key metrics in real time: delivery rate, read rate, CTA click rate, reply rate, and opt-out rate. Compare performance across segments to learn which audiences respond best to which message types. If your opt-out rate exceeds 1%, reduce frequency or improve targeting. Document what works and build a playbook for future campaigns.
Pro Tips
- Send broadcasts to a small test segment (5-10% of your list) first to catch errors and gauge initial response before sending to everyone.
- Personalization goes beyond first names. Reference past purchases, abandoned carts, or specific interests to make each message feel individually crafted.
- Respect frequency limits. Sending more than 2-3 broadcasts per week to the same audience will spike opt-outs and damage your sender quality rating.
- Use rich media (images, videos, PDFs) in your templates. Messages with visuals get 2-3x more engagement than text-only broadcasts.
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