The holiday season is once again upon us. According to Forrester and eMarketer, this year promises to see a healthy increase in online sales over last year ($224 billion worldwide and $68 billion in the U.S. respectively). For most retail and consumer brands, a successful holiday season means a successful year. It’s a great opportunity to improve relations with your existing customer base and cultivate new ones – but just like any other time of the year, marketers must think about their customers’ needs first, create content experiences that make life more enjoyable, and motivate audiences to keep coming back after the ornaments and icicle lights are safely packed away. new shopping center tyler tx new shopping websites new shopping center in germantown md new shopping center in morganton nc new shoprite in delaware new shopping center lynnfield ma new shopaholic book new shopaholic book 2013 new shopping center petaluma new shoprite vineland nj new shopping mall new shopping center nearly new shop new shopper jr motorsports new shop vinnie and cody new shop new shopping centre new shop opening next to new shop new shopping sites new shop at fountain gate new shop at chermside new shop at orbital swindon new shop at ricoh arena new shop announcement new shop at broadmeadows new shop at highpoint shopping a new york shopping list for a new baby shopping a new york outlet new shop and save new shop at kajang new shop advertisement new shop at quakerbridge mall nearly new shop atlanta jr motorsports new shop address next to new shop austin tx nearly new shop atlanta ga opening new shop article new shop byres road new shop byres road glasgow new shop business ideas new shop bondi junction new shop blanchardstown new shop bluewater new shop bullring new shop boyz new.shop baby shop new balance new shop boyz song new shop boys new shop boyz single new shop building new shop boyz cd new shop boyz album new shop boyz music nearly new shop binghamton ny nearly new shop brandon best new shop buffalo ny new shop chester pa new shop croydon new shop comet norwich new shop cruises street limerick new shop concepts new shop chermside new shop co.uk new shop cleaning games new shop cooking games new-shop.com new shop coweta numbers new shop center in charlottesville va new shop coming new shop cherokee new shop cvv register nearly new shop chicago all new shop camera good as new shop cedar grove good as new shop carndonagh has tinks pretty things reopened in new shop chichester new shop doe new shop design new shop dundrum new shop decoration new shop design book new shop direct ceo To do this successfully, brands must develop a content strategy that inspires, builds credibility, and helps customers solve holiday-specific pain points. Marketers who go beyond Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday deals and free shipping offers, will not only maximize the season’s revenue, but also round up a new army of long-term customers. Top brands continue to use online content to enhance their customer relationships during the holiday season – and here are just a few examples: Tis the season for trust: Even the most desperate, last-minute shopper is hesitant to turn to a company he doesn’t know versus the tried and true. This is why creating content that showcases the company’s expertise and builds upon brand credibility is crucial. To do this, BirchBox, an online subscription-based supplier of beauty and lifestyle products and samples created a monthly online magazine to show visitors how to make the most out of their purchases. The authors provide holiday gift ideas for everyone on the shopping list (categorized by price level) and expert home décor and holiday party planning advice from top designers. 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After all, not all of us have our shopping hats on that early. To keep shoppers engaged all month, Mod Cloth, an apparel and accessory online boutique for women, casts out daily wish lists and deals from Winston, their Pug mascot. The promotions are customized by interest and gift category. On the day of writing, the boutique highlighted its best gifts for nerds—including a bookworm necklace and a scrabble magnet set. 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Marketers need to make a point to not add to the demands of the season, but alleviate stress through content that empowers consumers to enjoy what the holiday is all about. To that end, Whole Foods used its online recipe offerings to help party planners navigate the needs of vegan, Gluten-free and vegetarian guests. Brands who aim to help their customers first and sell second, will attract new visitors and give them reasons to return. Bottom line, throughout the holiday season, marketers must develop and deliver branded content that takes full advantage of current online shopping trends, and today’s reliance on search. How are you leveraging branded content this holiday season? How does this year’s strategy differ from last year’s? Share your thoughts below, or by connecting with us



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