halloween
It is predicted that Halloween sales in the US will hit a new record, exceeding $10 billion in 2021. What a treat. Read on to learn some of our favorite Halloween email tips and tricks to bewitch your customers. Gamification Halloween is a great opportunity to send out some really fun and engaging emails. It’s the perfect time to utilize gamification and up your engagement. Clinique used gamification last Halloween, offering a free gift with purchase – once you complete their game of course. A game is always a fun challenge many will try out even if they don’t have any intent on purchasing, but once they ‘win’ a freebie or a discount code, they might just convert. Remember to always have a fallback version, and to test in a few different email clients when using gamification or more complex designs than usual. Dress up Embrace the Halloween spirit and…
I can hear it now, “decorate what?” I know, I was incredulous at first too. I mean, who “decorates” an email template? The answer to that is everyone who uses email marketing “decorates” their email template. What we’re really talking about here is holiday email design. Decorating is just another way of saying designing, or in this case, using the branded design you currently use for your newsletter and sprucing it up for the holidays. Why you should decorate an email template for the holidays Decorating your newsletter template for the holidays helps to get your readers into the holiday spirit. It’s a reminder of the joy and festivities that are coming and it helps them to think about what they may need during the season — whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a much-needed spa day when it’s all over. And, having the right holiday email…
Many nonprofit organizations need to fundraise constantly, and yours is probably no different. You likely do at least one big push for donations at the end of the year, corresponding with local matching programs and tax deadlines. But hosting smaller fundraising events keeps your organization in the public eye, and it can lead to a steadier stream of revenue than one large outreach effort can provide. Tying fundraising into Halloween with themed events lets you catch donors before they get started with their holiday spending. Not sure what to do for Halloween? We’ve got some Halloween fundraising ideas that will give your nonprofit a boost and let you have fun with your donors. This article covers: Why your nonprofit should consider a Halloween fundraiser10 Halloween fundraising ideas for your nonprofitPromoting your fundraiser Keep your organization growing with expert advice and all the tools you need, all in one place. Start…
For the email marketer, the holiday season is here and it’s time for all of us to get ready to make the most of it. It’s time to start putting together amazing Holiday email marketing campaigns that will help us to embrace the holiday feeling to build our brand and drive sales. And, as usual, Mailjet’s here to help you with that, so sit back, relax and get ready to hit the email jackpot! We’ve combined all our Holiday resources in one, to create your one-stop shop to win the battle of the inbox this season. In our Ultimate Guide To Holiday Emailing, you will learn how to create amazing content for your campaigns, you’ll find great design tips from some of our friends in the industry, and get inspiration from great email examples by top brands. Table of Contents Preparing for the 2021 holiday season Setting email goals for the holiday season Start broad,…
Halloween may not seem like a golden opportunity for catching customers — it’s not often associated with major shopping seasons like Christmas or back-to-school. But, even with pandemic-related restrictions in place, the National Retail Foundation reported that the average American spent $92.12 on candy, costumes, and decorations in 2020 and estimated that the country spent a total of $8.05 billion on the holiday. Halloween promotions can help you get in on this spending. You might feel intimidated competing with large corporations for Black Friday and other holiday shopping revenue, but Halloween gives you the chance to cash in holiday spending with less hassle. Even if you don’t sell Halloween-themed merchandise, you can still take advantage of the holiday by creating themed branding around this popular shopping season. Table of ContentsHow Halloween promotions can benefit your business11 Ideas for Halloween promotions1. Use Halloween email templates2. Create a Halloween-themed landing page3. Develop…
Getting ready for Halloween is fun, but it can be hard work, too. Hollowing out a pumpkin. Carefully applying fake blood. Trying to put together a costume to rival Chica the spider-dog’s. Like most prep, crafting a Halloween email campaign that gives your subscriber goosebumps (in a good way) takes preparation and creativity. To help you out, we’ve handpicked some scarily good ideas to help you spice up your Halloween emails. Check out these tips and start brainstorming how to turn your campaigns from good to… devilishly good. Table of Contents Ideas and email examples for your Halloween email campaigns Include a trick and a treat in your Halloween emails Ensure your Halloween email marketing looks devilishly good Create Halloween emails that build up the suspense Customize your Halloween email marketing campaigns Free all kinds of creative monsters in your Halloween emails Halloween email subject lines to increase your open…