{"id":2541,"date":"2022-11-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherylroll.com\/holiday-social-media-strategy-tips-389131\/"},"modified":"2022-11-02T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:00:00","slug":"holiday-social-media-strategy-tips-389131","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherylroll.com\/holiday-social-media-strategy-tips-389131\/","title":{"rendered":"7 tips for a holiday-ready social media strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"
The things that are vital for brands throughout the rest of the year are even more critical to social media success during the holidays. <\/p>\n
There’s more noise, people are distracted, and they’re busy. <\/p>\n
How do you ensure your posts cut through the noise and keep their attention through the holiday season?<\/p>\n
Here are seven tips to make your social media strategy holiday-ready.<\/p>\n
Give your audience the info they’re looking for<\/a>, earn their trust<\/a> and, as a result, their attention. <\/p>\n Simplify their experience by providing:<\/p>\n Work with complementary businesses to provide one-stop shopping and tag those businesses in your posts. Not only is this helpful to your customer base, but it also expands the reach of both brands.<\/p>\n Brainstorm ideas to help your audience simplify their lives. <\/p>\n Offer expedited delivery options or added service perks to save time during the busy season. <\/p>\n If you have an HVAC company, offer free furnace filter changes with service calls. <\/p>\n Does your restaurant deliver? Send utensils and disposable containers to help with cleanup. <\/p>\n Small touches can make a big difference.<\/p>\n How are you helping others this time of year? <\/p>\n Whether you’re in the service industry, retail, or anything in between, customers want to support businesses that support their communities. <\/p>\n Give back by:<\/p>\n Stay away from polarizing issues or causes to avoid alienating members of your audience.<\/p>\n Team up with a nonprofit to help your community members make an impact. <\/p>\n Parker Colorado’s West Main Taproom + Grill offers free appetizers to anyone who brings in donations for a local nonprofit’s winter coat drive. They’re helping the community and driving new business – everybody wins.<\/p>\n Is your offering timely or relevant to your customers’ lives? How can you make sure it is? <\/p>\n One of the easiest ways to determine if your content is providing value to your audience is to simply ask. <\/p>\n People love sharing their opinions, so use that opportunity to streamline your content.<\/p>\n Incorporate being relevant with being helpful, and you’re sure to score major points with your customers. <\/p>\n Provide them with helpful, timely information that makes their lives easier, and they will remember you when it’s time to spend their hard-earned dollars.<\/p>\n Get the daily newsletter search marketers rely on.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n
Go above and beyond<\/h3>\n
2. Make an impact <\/h2>\n
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Go above and beyond<\/h3>\n
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3. Be relevant<\/h2>\n
Go above and beyond<\/h3>\n