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WhatsApp Business Marketing: The Untapped Channel Most US Businesses Ignore

2026-01-277 min360 For Business

WhatsApp has 2 billion users worldwide and is the dominant messaging app in Latin America. For businesses in multicultural markets like Miami, it's a goldmine.

While most US businesses are focused on email and SMS, there's a marketing channel hiding in plain sight: WhatsApp. With 2 billion active users worldwide and dominant market share in Latin America, it's especially powerful for businesses serving Hispanic and Brazilian communities.

In Miami, WhatsApp isn't optional β€” it's how business gets done. Brazilian and Latin American consumers overwhelmingly prefer WhatsApp over email or phone calls for business communication.

WhatsApp Business offers features specifically designed for companies: business profiles, catalogs, automated greeting messages, quick replies, and labels for organizing conversations.

The engagement rates on WhatsApp are staggering. WhatsApp messages have a 98% open rate compared to 20% for email. Response times are measured in minutes, not hours or days.

Our 360 CRM integrates directly with WhatsApp Business, allowing you to send automated follow-ups, broadcast announcements, and manage conversations β€” all from the same platform you use for email and SMS.

If your business serves a multicultural audience in South Florida (or anywhere with a significant Latin American population), WhatsApp marketing isn't just a nice-to-have β€” it's a competitive necessity.

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