The presents are unwrapped, you’re eating chocolate round the clock and you have no idea what day it is. It must be Twixmas, the blissful period between Christmas and New Year.
Providing a well-deserved break from the excitement of Christmas, Twixmas can be a confusing time for brands when it comes to creating engaging social media content, leaving some trapped in the ambiguity of Crimbo Limbo. Many choose to temporarily reduce their online presence, despite their customers’ increased activity on social media. Is it a time to push sales or switch-up your digital strategy?
Read on for our handy Crimbo Limbo survival guide, designed to help you strengthen your social media presence as we get ready to welcome a new year.
Following Santa’s visit, Twixmas gives you the unique opportunity to keep the holiday momentum going and increase the longevity of your seasonal campaigns. Whilst it is primarily a period of relaxation, it is also synonymous with online and in-store discounts. Sales-focused content is still relevant as customer attitudes shift from gift-giving to self-indulgent purchasing. After all, we deserve to treat ourselves for all our hard work in the run-up to Christmas! So, how can you optimise your sales-focused content?
Don’t be too pushy
From selling reduced seasonal stock to one-off discounts, a post-Christmas sale is a great way to attract customers and drive traffic to your socials. However, after enduring months of intense, high-pressure sales ads, many customers may develop a fatigue of seasonal promotions and will thus favour a more relaxed, nuanced approach. Yes, highlight the time-sensitive nature of your sale event, but remember to soften your tone.
Reassess your audience
Your target audience is always evolving, so your digital strategy should too! You’ve most likely generated a buzz around your brand during the festive period, with seasonal products attracting a plethora of new customers. To ensure your ads are targeted towards the correct demographics next year, now is the time to take a deep dive into your analytics. Which posts and products generated the most engagement, and with whom? On which platform did you achieve the highest reach? Your evaluations will help identify new marketing opportunities that will inform and optimise future ads.
Hype a new product or service
Think about your goals for next year and get the ball moving early. With the potential to reach huge audiences, Twixmas is the perfect time to tease new products or services. From posting behind-the-scenes sneak peeks to creating a countdown with a custom hashtag, you can use social media to build excitement. A pre-launch now will also enable you able to seamlessly transition into a more intense, sales-focused digital strategy when the product or service is available next year.
Don’t forget, the festive period is also a time of reflection and entertainment. If all you do is 'sell, sell, sell', people could get bored with the monotony of your content. At a period when more people are scrolling on social media, Twixmas provides an ideal opportunity to get creative with fun and educational community-focused content.
Celebrate your brand
Did your team reach any milestones, attend any exciting events, create some killer campaigns or get involved in the local community this year? If so, now is the perfect time to reflect on your achievements. From posting celebratory photos to getting arty with custom graphics, you could create a series of posts that spotlight your favourite moments of 2023. This will help humanise your brand and, consequently, encourage engagement on your socials.
Give thanks
If you've recently obtained a wealth of new customers, now is the time to nurture a regular communication strategy that builds loyalty and strengthens their relationship to your brand. Start by thanking them for their support and encouraging post-purchase feedback. Not only will this exemplify your high-quality customer service, but it will also keep your business fresh in customers’ minds for repeat purchases next year.
Be responsive
Posting engaging content is imperative, but responding to user-generated content can also bring huge value your followers. By taking a moment to answer customer queries and respond to your online supporters with a comment or a like, you will motivate them to engage with your posts on a regular basis. This will also give your content an organic boost!
Ultimately, the trick to surviving Crimbo Limbo is to implement a digital strategy that compounds a mixture of sales and community-focused content. By doing so, you’ll maintain a strong digital presence, generate engagement and end the year on a high-note.
If you want to take your digital strategy to the next level, contact us today to book your free consultation with the OCOCO team. January appointments available!
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