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What you get here

  • Posters and table talkers (copy to print).
  • Social posts for two weeks.
  • Reels/TikTok scripts that convert.
  • Email and SMS templates.
  • Launch calendar and weekly rhythm.
  • Tracking with UTM links and simple ROI.

Poster copy (A4/A3)

[PUB NAME] QUIZ NIGHT
Every [DAY] • [TIME]
Teams up to 6 • £2 per player
£30 BAR TAB TO WIN
Book: [URL] • Tel: [NUMBER]
Scan to book ➜ [QR HERE]

Print two sizes. Put A3 at the door. A4 on the bar.

Table talker copy

QUIZ NIGHT [DAY] [TIME]
Scan to book your table
Pizza + pint £12 • Winners £30 tab

Add a QR that points to your booking page with UTM tags.

Social plan (launch + weekly)

Two-week launch calendar

DayChannelWhat to post
Mon (T-10)FB/IG feedAnnouncement image + CTA. “Quiz starts [DATE]. Book now.”
Wed (T-8)Reel/TikTokHost intro. 2 teaser Qs. CTA to book.
Fri (T-6)StoriesPoll: “Which round should we add?”
Mon (T-3)FB/IG feedMenu bundle post. “Pizza + pint £12.”
Tue (T-2)StoriesCountdown sticker. Repost bookings.
Wed (T-1)Reel/TikTokRoom setup timelapse. “Tonight 7:30.”
Thu (T+1)FB/IG feedWinners photo. Tag team. Next date CTA.

Weekly evergreen posts

  • Mon 12:00: Teaser Q + booking link.
  • Tue 18:00: Story reminder + countdown.
  • Wed 12:00: Tonight post + bundle deal.
  • Wed 22:00: Winners photo + next week.

Ready captions

Quiz night [DAY] [TIME]. 5 rounds, picture set, £30 bar tab. Book: [URL]
Teaser: What is the only even prime number?
Countdown to quiz night. Tag your team captain. Pizza + pint £12.
Book: [URL]?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=quiz
Congrats to [TEAM NAME]! Back next [DAY]. Want the tab next time?
Book early: [URL]

Reels/TikTok scripts

[Shot 1: Bar sign] Voice: Quiz night is back this [DAY] at [TIME].
[Shot 2: Host] Three things: 5 tight rounds, picture set, £30 tab.
[Shot 3: Food deal] Pizza + pint for £12.
[Shot 4: Call to action] Scan the QR or hit the link to book now.
[Shot 1: Table cheering] Voice: You only need a team name and one smart mate.
[Shot 2: Close-up sheet] Tonight [TIME]. Teams of six. No phones.
[Shot 3: CTA] Book here ➜ [URL]

Email templates

Announcement

Subject: Quiz night starts [DATE] – book a table
Hello,
We’re launching a weekly quiz every [DAY] at [TIME].
5 rounds, picture set, £30 bar tab to win.
Teams up to six. Pizza + pint £12.
Book here: [URL]
See you soon,
[VENUE]

Day-of reminder

Subject: Quiz tonight [TIME] – last tables
Quick reminder: Quiz starts at [TIME].
Short, fun rounds. Prizes for winners (and best team name).
Grab a table now: [URL]

SMS templates

[PUB]: Quiz tonight [TIME]. 5 rounds + picture set. Book: [SHORT URL]
[PUB]: Last few tables for quiz [DAY]. Teams up to 6. Book: [SHORT URL]

Send SMS to opted-in customers only. Keep messages under 160 chars.

QR and links

  • Create a short booking URL: /quiz-book.
  • Add UTM tags: ?utm_source=poster&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=quiz.
  • Make one QR per channel (poster, tables, socials).
  • Test every QR on your phone at the bar.

Simple tracking and ROI

MetricTargetHow to track
Teams per week10–14Booking notes or sheet at door
Avg covers per team4Table count × headcount
Avg spend per head£10–£15POS report 19:00–21:30
Bookings sourceTop 3 channelsUTM on booking link

ROI example: 12 teams × 4 × £12 = £576 sales. Costs £150. Net before GP: £426.

Offers that move tables

  • Bundle: pizza + pint £12.
  • Early-bird: free nachos if booked by Tue noon.
  • Student ID: soft drink upgrade.
  • Birthday perk: free dessert for the celebrant.

Collabs

  • Local brewery prize pack.
  • Neighbour pizza pop-up for finals night.
  • Charity tie-in once per quarter.

Troubleshooting low turnout

  • Move start to 7:30 sharp. Keep to 90–120 minutes.
  • Post winners photo every week. Tag teams.
  • Swap a round: add pictures or music.
  • Try a theme night once a month.
  • Ask teams for one friend invite next week.

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FAQs

How many posts per week?

Three to four. Teaser Monday, reminder Tuesday, day-of Wednesday, winners photo.

What image should I use?

Show real people in your venue. Faces work better than stock.

Do I need paid ads?

Start organic. Boost winners photo to postcode if needed.

What if I have no designer?

Use big text, your logo, and one photo. Keep it clean.

Bottom line

Post a teaser Monday. Remind Tuesday. Win Wednesday. Share winners.

Track UTMs. Keep the format tight. Adjust one thing at a time.

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