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Holiday 2023 Marketing “To-Do” List

Updated: Jun 20, 2023





It may be June and summer, but we are officially at the halfway point until Christmas, which means it is time to start prepping those 2023 holiday campaigns. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your online marketing campaigns for the holiday season:


· Set Your Campaign Goals

Determine what you want to achieve with your online marketing campaigns. Examples of goals could be increasing website traffic, boosting sales, generating leads, or improving brand awareness.


· Identify Your Target Audience

Clearly define your target audience based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. This will help you create targeted and relevant campaigns.


· Plan Your Campaign Themes and Messaging

Develop a Christmas-themed marketing concept that aligns with your brand and resonates with your target audience. Consider using festive visuals, holiday-inspired copy, and seasonal offers to capture attention.


· Optimize Your Website

Ensure your website is optimized for the holiday season. Create a dedicated landing page or section featuring holiday promotions, gift ideas, and special offers. Make sure the site is mobile-friendly, loads quickly, and has clear navigation.

· Email Marketing

Craft a series of holiday-themed email campaigns to engage your existing customers and subscribers. Offer exclusive discounts, share festive content, or provide gift guides to encourage conversions. Use compelling subject lines and personalized content to increase open and click-through rates.

· Social media marketing

Leverage social media platforms to reach a wider audience. Create engaging posts with holiday-themed visuals, videos, and captions. Run contests, giveaways, or user-generated content campaigns to boost engagement. Consider partnering with influencers who align with your brand to extend your reach.


· Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising

Use platforms like Google Ads or social media advertising (such as Facebook Ads) to promote your holiday campaigns. Develop targeted ad groups and keywords that align with seasonal search queries and interests. Monitor and optimize your campaigns regularly to maximize results.


· Content Marketing

Create compelling holiday-themed content, such as blog posts, infographics, or videos. Share tips, gift guides, or DIY ideas that are relevant to your products or services. Optimize your content for search engines to increase organic visibility during the holiday season.


· Retargeting Campaigns

Implement retargeting campaigns to re-engage potential customers who have shown interest in your products or visited your website. Show them personalized ads featuring specific holiday offers or reminders to complete their purchase.


· Track And Analyze Results

Use analytics tools to track the performance of your campaigns. Monitor key metrics like website traffic, click-through rates, conversion rates, and revenue. Identify areas of improvement and make data-driven adjustments to optimize your campaigns.


It’s Never Too Early

Remember to plan your campaigns well in advance, set a budget, and allocate resources accordingly. Additionally, it's essential to monitor your campaigns throughout the holiday season and make adjustments as needed to ensure maximum effectiveness.

If you need help, give the team at TWP Marketing a call and we can get you prepped for holiday success.

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