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EU236: The Not So Obvious Black Friday/Cyber Monday Checklist

eCommerce Uncensored · October 28, 2021 · 31 min

Summary

This episode reveals how to effectively "warm up" your audience *before* Black Friday/Cyber Monday to combat the pre-BFCM sales slump. By strategically engaging customers with valuable content and building trust, ecommerce operators can ensure their audience is primed and ready to convert when the big deals drop, maximizing holiday sales.

Key takeaways

Themes

black friday / cyber monday strategycontent marketingcustomer engagement

Topics covered

audience warm-up strategiesbfcm pre-sales slump solutionsblog marketing for ecommercebuilding customer trust before promotionscontent planning for holiday salesemail content for bfcm preparation

Episode description

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are right around the corner. After experiencing many Black Fridays & Cyber Mondays, the guys give out their not so obvious checklist so you can be confident when the time is here! This is a direct transcript. Please forgive any grammar or spelling errors. Kevin: With your creative […]

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about black friday / cyber monday strategy?
Combat the pre-BFCM sales lull by implementing a 'warm-up' content strategy to prime your audience for upcoming deals.
What does this episode say about content marketing?
Leverage blog content to build trust and increase brand touchpoints with your audience before the BFCM sales period.
What does this episode say about customer engagement?
Focus on delivering different types of content to your audience in the weeks leading up to BFCM to ensure brand familiarity and messaging comprehension.
What does this episode say about black friday / cyber monday strategy?
Utilize email marketing and social media to distribute warming-up content and guide customers through the pre-purchase journey.
What does this episode say about black friday / cyber monday strategy?
Develop a content calendar specifically for the pre-BFCM period that focuses on education, brand story, and value proposition rather than just direct sales.

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