Simple Twist For A Fun Themed Halloween Promotion

Marketers have always been super excited about trying out innovative Halloween promotions that will draw prospects. Halloween may not enjoy the fandom of the heavy weight holiday events like Christmas or Thanksgiving. However, the sheer fun and spooky elements that go with it has definitely made it a popular promotional event for all genres of businesses.

Here  are some interesting  marketing ideas

Add a Halloween theme to your home page

You can easily bring in a bit of  Halloween spirit to your website with ghosts and goblins on the prowl! Think of spooky elements like bats or hanging spider webs along with horror effect animations to your site without making it disgusting. You can even add some fall season flair with pumpkins and leaf motifs .

Direct mail campaigns

Some things like mailers never change. If you thought snail mail is dead as Dodo, you will be surprised to note that it still has an important place in marketing.  It will surely be a great way to reach out to both existing and potential clients.  You can also include a free custom gift that will surely surprise them. From glow products to stress relievers and LED costume accessories, you have a wide range of mailer friendly giveaways.  In addition, add your logo and message to make it stand out in style.

Halloween themed pamphlets

Halloween will indeed make a perfect time to grow your email list. Offer visitors something interesting in the form of downloadable Halloween recipes or home décor tips in return for their email address.

Halloween gifts

Impress your existing customers and lure new leads with some amazing Halloween giveaways. It is obviously a great way to showcase the fun profile of your brand while engaging them with your message . You can also choose from a wide range of options including blankets that they will find useful when the air gets crisp. A Halloween-themed pumpkin scooper will make them think of you fondly every time they are in a creative mood in kitchen; and not just during holidays.

Halloween is thus a perfect time for businesses to think of fund raising ideas to support their social causes. Here are some interesting ideas worth a closer look!

Halloween fundraising ideas

Costume contest

Non profits and charity organizations can definitely think of interesting Halloween themed fund raising events like costume contests. Make sure to send emails to everyone on your list about the contest theme to ensure maximum participation. You can also charge a fixed fee per entry to raise fund for your cause.

An online auction is another easy Halloween fundraiser for nonprofits. Request your sponsors to donate items that people can bid. Offer prizes for the bidders to make them feel special . It will even help you to find new local sponsors to be part of this noble cause. Spread the word through social media for maximum impact.

Themed merchandise

One of the easiest Halloween fundraising ideas for your nonprofit is  to sell off Halloween-themed merchandise for a discount, in the weeks leading up to the holiday.‌‌ Offer small and budget friendly items like pens or tumblers apart from the Halloween themed handouts.

Halloween golf tournament

Halloween can indeed be a perfect time for hosting outdoor events like golf on or near Halloween and raising money through entry fees. If you have a course that offers night  golf at night, it will definitely   set a perfect Halloween theme for the event. In addition, get the volunteers dressed in themed costumes to make it more interesting. Even if you are hosting a day tournament, you can bring in a Halloween theme by adding  scary-movie-themed holes or serving  pumpkin beer!

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