Ecommerce operators need a proactive creative strategy to navigate the holiday season's
Key takeaways
Leverage social holidays or create unique promotional moments in September to build customer lists and momentum before media costs surge in October.
Utilize influencer marketing and organic strategies in October to circumvent high paid media costs during election season; experiment with "left-of-center" influencers for fresh reach.
Optimize Black Friday/Cyber Monday creative for urgency and clear calls to action, while also preparing evergreen ad creatives to sustain post-peak sales.
Develop a comprehensive post-holiday strategy covering shipping deadlines, gift card promotions, and Q5 (January-March) planning to maintain revenue and prepare for the next year.
Adopt a "designer and builder" mindset for your holiday strategy, actively shaping your approach rather than passively reacting to market fluctuations.
In this episode, Richard sits down with Aileen McKenna, Director of Creative Strategy and Performance, to discuss the ultimate creative strategy for the 2024 holiday season.
Together, they break down how to approach each phase of the holiday shopping period, from the "7 Peaks and 1 Valley" concept to optimizing creative for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond. They’ll share actionable tactics for maximizing momentum, navigating media price surges during election season, and using influencer marketing and organic strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
Learn how to ride the "holiday rollercoaster" with confidence, build urgency with creative messaging, and use data-driven tactics to close out the year strong.
Whether you’re a brand prepping for the holiday rush or looking for fresh strategies, this episode is packed with tips to boost your ecommerce success.
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Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about creative optimization?
Leverage social holidays or create unique promotional moments in September to build customer lists and momentum before media costs surge in October.
What does this episode say about holiday marketing strategy?
Utilize influencer marketing and organic strategies in October to circumvent high paid media costs during election season; experiment with "left-of-center" influencers for fresh reach.
What does this episode say about influencer marketing?
Optimize Black Friday/Cyber Monday creative for urgency and clear calls to action, while also preparing evergreen ad creatives to sustain post-peak sales.
What does this episode say about seasonal planning?
Develop a comprehensive post-holiday strategy covering shipping deadlines, gift card promotions, and Q5 (January-March) planning to maintain revenue and prepare for the next year.
What does this episode say about creative optimization?
Adopt a "designer and builder" mindset for your holiday strategy, actively shaping your approach rather than passively reacting to market fluctuations.
