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5 Holiday Tactics It's Not Too Late To Try (S2: E17)

Ecommerce Playbook · November 5, 2020 · 16 min

Summary

With Black Friday imminent, this episode provides five rapid-fire holiday marketing tactics ecommerce operators can deploy immediately to boost sales. It focuses on quick wins and optimizations to capitalize on peak shopping urgency, ensuring you don't leave revenue on the table during the most critical retail period.

Key takeaways

Themes

paid acquisitionemail & smsconversion & crocustomer retention

Topics covered

last-minute holiday marketingblack friday strategiescyber monday salesurgency and scarcity tacticsemail marketing campaignssms marketinguser-generated content for social proofwebsite conversion optimizationabandoned cart recoverygift guides

Episode description

You don’t have time to read this episode description, because Black Friday is right around the corner! So, we'll be quick – today's episode will teach you five holiday marketing tactics it’s not too late to try.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Implement urgent, scarcity-driven email and SMS campaigns targeting existing customer segments with exclusive last-minute offers.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Leverage user-generated content (UGC) and social proof across product pages and social media to build trust and encourage impulse buys.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Optimize your website for speed, mobile responsiveness, and clear calls-to-action to reduce friction and maximize conversion rates during high traffic.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Create and promote curated gift guides to simplify the shopping experience and increase average order value.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Focus on abandoned cart recovery with compelling follow-up sequences and consider last-minute incentives to re-engage potential customers.

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