{"id":3081,"date":"2021-11-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/?p=3081"},"modified":"2025-10-09T22:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:45:09","slug":"holiday-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insights.printivity.com\/holiday-infographic","title":{"rendered":"Infographic: Get Started with Holiday Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The holiday season feels like non-stop celebrations and get-togethers. But as business owners, we know that there is a lot of work that goes into getting ready for the holidays. With a 75% Black Friday sales<\/a> increase in 2020 from the previous year, competition is getting fierce. You need to find creative, impressionable, and memorable holiday marketing ideas to stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Winter Holiday Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving – 11\/27
Black Friday \u2013 11\/28
Small Business Saturday \u2013 11\/29
Cyber Monday \u2013 12\/1
Giving Tuesday \u2013 12\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanukkah – 12\/15 – 12\/22
First day of Winter \u2013 12\/21
Christmas – 12\/24-12\/25
Kwanzaa \u2013 12\/26 \u2013 1\/1
New Years – 12\/31<\/p>\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s Make A Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you jump right into figuring out what products to market with, take a step back and create a plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start ASAP<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You should start planting seeds in your customer\u2019s minds as soon as you can. This means that you should create a holiday marketing strategy even sooner. Whether you are doing digital or print marketing<\/a>, designing and producing content takes weeks. It\u2019s best to start creating your strategy at least 2-3 months<\/a> before the targeted holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Analyze Trends & Set Goals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Research what worked and what didn\u2019t from the previous year. Your business is constantly growing and changing. This means that what worked when you first opened might not be the same now. Know what kind of discounts have been the most successful. Choose the marketing materials and techniques that brought the best return. Utilize all information and data you have to set realistic goals for your holiday marketing campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Make clear plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Which holiday are you targeting?  Are they local or national? How will you reach these customers? All of this information will help you narrow down the design theme and solidify deadlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Help your customers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          The holiday season is a busy time where many people barely have time to think. They are relying on you to make their shopping experience easier. This could be in the form of an exclusive discount or present suggestion for that special person in their life. Find ways to relate to your customers so that they feel connected to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How Are You Reaching Your Audience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n