3 Christmas marketing campaigns to start now and boost sales

If you’re a business then it’s time you started thinking about the big C-word: Christmas. There, we said it.

It’s true – with the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to ramp up your marketing efforts. After all, with consumers in a festive spirit and open to spending, there’s no better opportunity to boost your sales. 

In this blog post, we will explore three effective Christmas marketing campaigns that you should start planning now to maximise your revenue. These campaigns will focus on printed materials, merchandising, and business branding strategies that will not only enhance your holiday sales but also set the stage for a successful New Year.

Printed Materials: Menus, leaflets, and thank you cards

Printed materials are essential for creating a festive atmosphere in your business and spreading holiday cheer. Here’s how you can use them effectively:

• Christmas menus: Spice up your restaurant or café’s ambience with special Christmas menus. Incorporate holiday-themed designs and feature seasonal dishes and beverages. Consider offering exclusive promotions and discounts for customers who order from the Christmas menu.
• Festive leaflets: Create eye-catching leaflets that highlight your holiday offerings, promotions, and events. Include enticing images and descriptions of your products or services, ensuring they capture the spirit of the season. Distribute these leaflets to your existing customer base and in high-traffic areas to attract new patrons.
• Thank you cards: Show your appreciation to loyal customers and clients by sending personalised and/or branded thank you cards. These cards can be bundled with purchases or mailed to your customer database.

Merchandising: Offers, thank you gifts, and scratch cards

Merchandising is an effective way to boost sales during the holiday season. Here’s how you can incorporate it into your Christmas marketing campaigns:

• Christmas offers: Offer festive-themed gifts, offers or bundles that encourage customers to make larger purchases and shop with you this holiday season. Make sure these promotions are seen by displaying them prominently online and/or in-store. This can be done via the likes of eye-catching signage inside your business, Christmas-themed pop-up promotions on your website and festive graphics across your socials. 
• Thank you gifts: To express gratitude and incentivise repeat business, give your customers a little something extra. Send clients small thank-you gifts like branded or personalised stationary, bags, diaries, desk calendars or bottles – to name but a few. You might even consider treating them to a bottle of booze or box of chocolates, personalised with your brand. 

From more traditional gifts to innovative treats that guarantee to leave your customers with a lasting impression this Christmas, the creatives at Oxygen Graphics have got you covered. Contact us today.

• Scratch cards: Add an element of surprise to your marketing campaign by introducing scratch cards with exclusive discounts or prizes. Consider distributing these cards with every purchase or adding a digital scratch card to your website. 

Business cards and branding for the New Year

While Christmas is the main focus, don’t forget to prepare for the upcoming year. Use this time to revamp your branding and business cards for a fresh start in the New Year:

• Updated business cards: Create new business cards with a refreshed design that reflects your company’s vision for the coming year. Ensure that your contact information is up to date and include a QR code that links to your website or promotions.
• New Year promotions: Start promoting your New Year deals and incentives on your branding materials. Highlight upcoming sales, events, or product launches. This will pique customers’ interest and keep them engaged as they look forward to what’s next.
• Consistent branding: Ensure that all your printed materials, from menus and leaflets to business cards, maintain a consistent branding theme. A unified and recognisable brand image is crucial for building trust and customer loyalty. 

The New Year is always an exciting time for reflection, growth and goal setting – and that applies to your business too. If you’re looking to alleviate your brand then get in touch with Oxygen Graphics. Our team will help your business reach its full potential as we enter 2024. 

Is your business Christmas-ready?

Christmas is a prime opportunity for businesses to boost sales and create lasting impressions on customers. By implementing these three Christmas marketing campaigns – focusing on printed materials, merchandising, and business branding you can maximise your holiday revenue and set the stage for a successful New Year. 

Start planning and executing these strategies now to ensure a prosperous holiday season and a strong start to the year ahead. At Oxygen Graphics, we have a specialist team of creative designers who are on hand to help you get ahead of your competition and knock your marketing efforts out of the park this festive season. Book your free meeting.