Last minute Business promotional ideas for the End of 2016

As we are in the last few weeks of 2016 and the holidays are looming ahead, it is time for businesses to focus on the following year strategies and promotions. If you think you want to make the most of the last few days of the year in promoting your brand and building the goodwill, we suggest community based events. You still have enough time for you to plan community events just in time before the New Year dawn. Give back something to the community by joining hands with the fund raising event, sponsoring the sports league or donating for the local charity. Get actively involved by being a participating member of your community. People will surely be impressed to note that your business is not just about making money by involving in community events.

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Make a donation

Sponsoring a local sports league or making a donation can all show that you care for the community. However, if you have not planned any community event yet, it will be difficult for you to find such events because typically fourth quarter is the most expensive and the busiest time of year for such community events. Make sure to send out newsletters about these community events to spread the word. Studies have shown that people appreciate businesses that indulge in socially responsible marketing. Make your holiday season promotions really special by helping the less fortunate people in your community.3.5x8.5 Custom Imprinted Notepads

Mailer campaigns

You can send out thank you notes and appreciation letters to your customers who have supported you during this time of the year. This will not just strengthen your business relations but will also leave a lasting impression in the minds of your customers. You can even add small token gifts like pens or notepads along with the mailers to make it more personal and valuable. These custom business gifts will remind your audience about your brand whenever they see these.

Fund raising events

Host a fund raising event for any community nonprofit organization. Organize a sale, a health run or any such fun events and donate the proceeds for charity. This will increase your brand goodwill than any other promotional event. Some of the items that can be used as fund raisers include ceramic mugs, T shirts, stress balls, pens or any popular and budget friendly item that people will find interesting. The audience will surely be interested to join hands with your fund raising event for sure.

Fun contests

Wind up the year with some fun and laughter by organizing fun contests and raffle gifts. Be it a story contest or a painting competition, raffles or more, these fun events will make your stores a bee hive of activities as people will surely be interested to participate in these fun events. The big plus is that they will be engaged with your brand in a fun and light hearted manner without the obvious sales pitch.

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