What is a broadcast message? And how does it work

February 5, 2026

4 min.

A broadcast message is a single message sent to many contacts at once, but delivered as a personal chat to each. Kommo is one of the best tools for sending broadcast messages across channels like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and Viber to share updates, nurture leads, and stay connected.

In this article, we will discuss what a broadcast message is and how you can use the best tool in the market to send them across various channels.

Note: Kommo has a separate section dedicated to WhatsApp; learn more about it in our WhatsApp broadcast article.

What is a broadcast message?

A broadcast message is a single message sent to many contacts at once, appearing as a personal chat to each recipient.

Key characteristics of a broadcast message

Here are the key characteristics of a broadcast message 👇

Feature
Description
1-to-many, but private
You send one message, and everyone gets it individually.
Replies are private
Each recipient’s response comes only to you.
No group needed
Recipients don’t see or interact with each other.
Personalized option
You can insert names or details.
Broadcast list/campaign
On WhatsApp, you can create a “broadcast list” or use a CRM like Kommo to send a campaign to a larger number of recipients.

Who needs to send a broadcast message?

  • Marketing teams: To send promotions, newsletters, and campaigns to leads/customers.
  • Sales teams: To share updates, deals, and follow-ups with prospects.
  • Customer Success/Support teams: To send onboarding guides, tips, and service updates to customers.
  • Management/Executives: To broadcast company news, surveys, and announcements.

Why does sending a broadcast message matter for businesses

Sending broadcast messages matters for businesses because it allows them to reach many customers efficiently while driving engagement, sales, and loyalty.

Key benefits of sending a broadcast message

Reach your audience faster with Kommo’s broadcasting feature. Here’s how Kommo helps you connect and drive better results 👇

  1. Personalize at scale
  1. Save effort and time
  1. Increase engagement rates
  1. High Open & Response Rates
  1. Cost-Effective Marketing

Benefits of broadcasting with Kommo.

How does sending a broadcast message boost communication

Broadcast messages allow businesses to reach large audiences instantly, keeping customers informed and engaged while driving measurable results.

For example, sending promotional broadcasts can increase repeat purchase rates by up to 25%, automated updates on product features improve adoption by 30%, and event reminders can raise attendance rates by 20–40%.

By combining efficiency with tracking, broadcast messages help businesses nurture relationships, boost engagement, and turn interactions into tangible outcomes.

Sending a broadcast message with Kommo

Sending a broadcast message with Kommo instantly reaches customers across channels, boosting engagement and responses. Kommo’s automation and tracking turn every message into a growth opportunity.

Features of broadcasting in Kommo

With Kommo, broadcasting is simple and efficient. Here’s what makes it a powerful way to reach your audience 🔥

1. Omnichannel reach

Communicate through WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, Viber, and more without switching apps — all from Kommo.

Channels you can broadcast via Kommo.

2. Dynamic broadcast builder

Kommo lets you broadcast to more than 20 channels from a single window; however, each channel has its own interface and rules. Kommo’s dynamic broadcast builder automatically adapts to the channel you are creating the broadcast for.

Kommo’s dynamic broadcast builder.

3. Targeted messaging

Choose exactly who receives your broadcast. Build dynamic segments using:

  • Tags (e.g., “VIP customers”)
  • Lead stages (e.g., “Negotiation”)
  • Contact fields (e.g., location, purchase history)

Kommo automatically removes duplicates, so no one receives the same message twice.

Fine-tune your audience by building multiple broadcast Segments.

4. Flexible scheduling

Send your broadcast immediately or schedule multiple broadcasts for later — Kommo makes it possible.

Schedule your broadcasts or send immediately.

5. Automation with Salesbot

You can automate your broadcast follow-up by attaching a bot to your broadcast. For example, after you send a promotional broadcast message, Kommo’s Salesbot can guide leads to choose a product.

Automate with Salesbot flows in your broadcast.

6. Dashboard with statuses

All broadcasts are tracked in one place, with statuses like:

  • Drafts – Saved ideas not yet sent.
  • Scheduled – Ready to go at a future time.
  • Active – Currently being delivered.
  • Completed – Finished broadcasts with full delivery stats.

View all your broadcasts in one dashboard.

7. Performance insights

For each broadcast, you’ll see:

  • Total leads targeted
  • Successful deliveries
  • Responses recieved
  • Failures (with reasons, like invalid contact info)

Get detailed analytics on your broadcast campaigns.

How to set up your Broadcast in Kommo

1. Create a new broadcast

Open the broadcasting section, click “New Broadcast,” and give your campaign a clear name.

2. Select recipients

You can filter by tags, stages, or any other criteria you set. Duplicates are removed automatically.

3. Choose your broadcast channel

Pick the channel through which you want to send your broadcast. Ensure that your leads have valid contact details for that messaging platform.

4. Compose your message

Write your text, add images or buttons if supported, and attach a bot if you want to automate replies.

5. Schedule or send

Decide whether you want to send your broadcast now or later. Kommo will confirm the number of leads and the scheduled time before sending.

6. Track results

Visit the broadcasting dashboard to see real-time stats and follow up with contacts if needed.

And that’s it, you’re all set up to send your first broadcast message through Kommo 🤩

FAQs about sending a broadcast message

Master multi-channel communication via Kommo Broadcasts

Reach more people without losing the personal touch. Send customized messages across Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Viber — all from one place in Kommo CRM. Simplify your outreach, save time, and boost engagement with smart broadcasting.

Bushra Shakeel

Writer @ Kommo

Bushra is a writer, lawyer, and entrepreneur. When not reading or writing, she’s passionate about exploring new cultures through travel, practicing calligraphy, or just enjoying a perfect cup of tea.

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