{"id":13873,"date":"2017-11-17T00:16:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T00:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/?p=13873"},"modified":"2017-11-17T00:34:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T00:34:36","slug":"8-holiday-marketing-ideas-inspire-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/8-holiday-marketing-ideas-inspire-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Outstanding Holiday Marketing Ideas to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re a total Scrooge, it\u2019s easy to catch the contagious feelings of joy and wonder during the holiday season. From TV commercials to emails and social media posts, brands play a significant role making the holidays surround us everywhere we turn this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled eight great examples of how brands create seasonal magic and inspire consumers to make purchases\u2026 lots of purchases. While your production budgets may not be on the same scale as a massive brand, the following ideas will help spark creativity as you brainstorm how you will reach your customers in your markets.<\/p>\n<h2>REI<\/h2>\n<h3>#OptOutside<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MAAvQvaeGTE?rel=0\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, even some shopaholics began to feel uneasy as our country placed an all-time heavy emphasis on consumerism. The lure of Black Friday was just too strong for big-box retailers with huge dollar signs in their eyes. Many companies chose to stay open on national holidays and keep longer hours to increase sales. Consumers started to question the new practice for both employees and shoppers\u2019 sakes. Where should we draw the line? Does this approach embody what the holiday season is truly about?<\/p>\n<p>In direct response to this elephant in the room, REI made a startling move in 2015. In an effort to encourage people to spend time with loved ones outside, the brand announced that they would keep their doors closed on Black Friday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/what-is-black-friday-3305710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the busiest shopping day of the year<\/a> for stores that drew 101.7 million shoppers last year alone.<\/p>\n<p>This campaign was particularly effective because REI stood for their brand\u2019s core value shared with target customers: getting outdoors. Even though they skipped out on many potential sales, REI ultimately won: remaining aligned with their mission, blazing a trail for other retailers, and earning the engagement of new and existing loyal followers. The campaign was a huge success, with more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/thanks-for-choosing-to-optoutside-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.4 million<\/a> people and 170 organizations choosing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/opt-outside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#OptOutside<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Mark and Spencer<\/h2>\n<h3>Mrs. Claus<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V5QPXhStb5I?rel=0\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>No matter your belief system, there are universal themes that unite us all during the holiday season. The best marketing ideas and campaigns tap into these messages that evoke feelings of peace, love, and joy.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone knows about jolly St. Nick, but what do we really know about his better half? In 2016, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/us\/homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M&amp;S<\/a> put a creative spin on this favorite holiday tale, focusing on the \u201creal\u201d hero of Christmas Eve: Mrs. Claus herself.<\/p>\n<p>This touching commercial weaves a narrative that directly markets to women, the primary consumer of the M&amp;S brand. Additionally, from the cozy socks to the incredible d\u00e9cor, the commercial effectively captures the essence of the magical holiday season. This feel good story is so wonderful it would even make the Grinch\u2019s heart grow three sizes.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not crying, you\u2019re crying.<\/p>\n<h2>Walmart<\/h2>\n<h3>Doing Good for Those in Need<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13877 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Walmart #wellwishes campaign should help inspire some holiday marketing ideas\" width=\"1398\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM.png 1398w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-100x43.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-350x152@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-350x152.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-500x217.png 500w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-1170x507.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.07.06-PM-700x303@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While shopping, gift giving and outfitting our homes for the holidays are all activities that get a lot of attention, that\u2019s not what this season is ultimately about. For inspiration to focus on what matters most, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tintup.com\/blog\/best-holiday-social-media-marketing-campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The retail giant created a corporate social responsibility campaign called #WellWishes, donating $1 to the <a href=\"https:\/\/childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children\u2019s Miracle Network<\/a> with every purchase made from the Kraft brand, and promoting a hashtag to send well wishes to the beneficiaries. Instead of creating a campaign all about making purchases like many of their competitors, Walmart decided to use their platform for good, spreading a heartwarming message.<\/p>\n<h2>Duracell<\/h2>\n<h3>Powering the Christmas Spirit<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFq3x3jkWM8?rel=0\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As consumers are inundated with ads left and right, it\u2019s easy for all of the messages to start blurring together. What\u2019s the difference if you buy from one retailer versus another, so long as you get the product you want?<\/p>\n<p>The most successful marketers avoid this trap by creating a differentiator for their brand, especially in an oversaturated advertising market. One way to stand out in a crowd is to do something unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>If you think batteries are boring, Duracell wants you to think again. The brand created an on-demand battery delivery service on Christmas Eve, where customers could request batteries to their doorstep via the phone in their hand (a service similar to Lyft or Postmates). Not only did these deliveries save the day for parents who forgot to buy batteries required to power their children\u2019s new toys, but it also transformed the reputation of the product from an afterthought oversight, to a real necessity.<\/p>\n<p>The video <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adweek.com\/creativity\/duracell-saved-lot-tears-delivering-free-batteries-midwest-families-christmas-eve-175309\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recap<\/a> of their delivery experience in the Midwest both humanized the Duracell brand and promoted their memorable stunt. Whether you used the service or just heard about it, Duracell earned points in the hearts and minds of parents everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2>Krispy Kreme<\/h2>\n<h3>Sweet and Simple<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ho, Ho, Holiday Doughnuts! Swing by and pick up some delicious holiday treats at shops in US\/CAN. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0fFjUQfJNH\">pic.twitter.com\/0fFjUQfJNH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 krispykreme (@krispykreme) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/krispykreme\/status\/803058103860297733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt the holidays can be overwhelming. Keep in mind that your campaign doesn\u2019t have to be complicated to be successful and memorable. Take, for example, Krispy Kreme and their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/fwx\/food\/krispy-kreme-holiday-doughnuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201c12 Days of Donuts\u201d campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas song, the donut manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/19-holiday-marketing-campaigns-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">put a holiday spin<\/a> on standard company operations: donut design and packaging. By adding incentives like a special holiday coffee flavor, coupons to draw in more sales, and a promotional video to garner awareness, Krispy Kreme received more attention on normal business practices thanks to a little holiday makeover.<\/p>\n<h2>ActionAid Sweden<\/h2>\n<h3>Creating Weird Music to Stand Out<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rRXu5bR_trc\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t have the holidays without music. From caroling to decking the halls, your soundtrack of holiday favorites is a large part of what makes the season so memorable.<\/p>\n<p>But does it work if you use goat noises as the basis for your holiday tune? The answer is yes for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adweek.com\/creativity\/womens-choir-bleats-out-goat-versions-christmas-carols-good-cause-175182\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ActionAid Sweden\u2019s holiday campaign<\/a>. For context, the brand always identifies the goat as its hero: helping to fight poverty, provide milk for families, and income used to pay for school and food, empowering women and the community at large.<\/p>\n<p>So, ActionAid Sweden released a different kind of holiday album titled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adweek.com\/creativity\/have-yourself-bleaty-little-christmas-album-holiday-songs-sung-goats-168655\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;All I Want for Christmas Is a Goat,&#8221;<\/a> reinventing favorite Christmas tunes with, you guessed it, goats.<\/p>\n<p>Is it weird? Yes. Memorable? Very.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, all I want for Christmas is to know how these singers kept a straight face during their performance. True talent!<\/p>\n<h2>Starbucks<\/h2>\n<h3>Creating Tradition to Spark Joy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM.png\" alt=\"Starbucks: Creating Tradition to Spark Joy\" width=\"1490\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM.png 1490w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-1024x609.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-350x208@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-350x208.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-500x297.png 500w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-1170x696.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.54.28-PM-700x416@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1490px) 100vw, 1490px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From hot cocoa by the fire to making and decorating cookies, some traditions just can&#8217;t be beaten. With the release of their red holiday cups, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandwatch.com\/blog\/best-holiday-marketing-campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starbucks<\/a> has successfully created their own tradition people anticipate all year long.<\/p>\n<p>For something so small, it\u2019s surprising how much people enjoy receiving their morning joe in a holiday cup. This joy not only leads to increased sales but organic promotion of the company (very much so on social media) through carefully curated marketing campaigns like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermat.com\/article\/what-a-redcup-can-teach-you-about-customer-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#redcupcontest.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the prospect of winning a huge prize (and just because it\u2019s fun), consumers readily participated in the contest, creating an avalanche of user-generated content. In fact, in the first two days of the campaign launch in 2015, a red cup photo was uploaded to Instagram every 14 seconds, with a total of over 40,000 entries overall.<\/p>\n<h2>Sephora<\/h2>\n<h3>Special Release Gift Guide<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13884 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1.png\" alt=\"Sephora early release gift guide\" width=\"1988\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1.png 1988w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-100x57.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-350x201@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-350x201.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-500x287.png 500w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-1170x671.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.15.36-PM-1-700x401@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1988px) 100vw, 1988px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many brands create gift guides to market their products and provide inspiration for shoppers finding items for everyone on their list.<\/p>\n<p>Sephora takes it a step further by unveiling exclusive products specially released for the holiday season. They do it early too, often beginning in September! The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.revelist.com\/makeup\/sephora-holiday-2017\/9493\/tory-burch-deluxe-mini-duo-22\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early release date<\/a> builds anticipation for popular items and causes quite a stir online among cosmetic fans; meaning lots of consumers will put these products at the top of their wish lists long before the holiday season officially begins. Additionally, the g<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ift section<\/a> of the brand website is a well-organized approach to help any gift giver find the perfect gift for the people in their lives at every price point.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to promoting your creative campaign, the options are unlimited. From digital platforms like dedicated microsites, social media posts and email blasts to printed coupons, signage and in person stunts, the marketing world is your oyster. No matter what tactics you use to contribute to the holiday spirit, always think of your audience first. Nobody knows your target customer better than you, so appealing to their interests, needs and desires will always take you far.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Unless you\u2019re a total Scrooge, it\u2019s easy to catch the contagious feelings of joy and wonder during the holiday season. From TV commercials to emails and social media posts, brands play a significant role making the holidays surround us everywhere we turn this time of year. 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