It's Not Too Late

The holidays are here and you haven't planned your marketing. Don't panic. Some of the best-performing campaigns are launched last-minute with urgency driving action.

Here's what actually works when time is short.

The Psychology of Holiday Buyers

Understand what's driving purchases:

  • Urgency: Shipping deadlines, limited availability
  • Emotion: Gift-giving, family, celebration
  • Value: Deals, bundles, free shipping
  • Convenience: Easy buying, gift wrapping, returns

Your messaging should tap into these drivers.

Last-Minute Campaign Ideas

1. Flash Sales (24-48 hours)

Create genuine urgency with short windows:

  • "24 hours only: 25% off everything"
  • Countdown timer on website
  • Email → Social → Retargeting in rapid sequence

2. Gift Guides

Help overwhelmed shoppers with curated collections:

  • "Gifts under $50"
  • "For the person who has everything"
  • "Last-minute gifts that still ship in time"

3. Gift Cards Push

Digital gift cards = instant delivery:

  • Perfect for procrastinators
  • No shipping concerns
  • Higher average order values post-holiday

4. Extended Returns

Remove purchase friction:

  • "Buy now, return until January 31"
  • Reduces buyer hesitation
  • Most people don't actually return

Email Sequences That Convert

Shipping Deadline Sequence

  • 7 days before: "Plenty of time to get it there"
  • 3 days before: "Shipping deadline approaching"
  • Final day: "ORDER TODAY for guaranteed delivery"
  • After deadline: "Gift cards are never late"

Abandoned Cart (Holiday Version)

  • 1 hour: "Still thinking? Your cart is waiting"
  • 12 hours: "Shipping deadline reminder" + cart contents
  • 24 hours: "Running low on stock" (if true)

Social Media Quick Wins

User-Generated Content

Repost customer photos/videos. Authentic, fast, free.

Behind-the-Scenes

Show your team packing orders, writing thank you notes. Humanizes your brand.

Countdowns

Daily countdown to shipping deadline. Creates FOMO and urgency.

Gift Wrapping Content

If you offer gift wrap, show it off. It's a selling point.

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Paid Ads: Quick Adjustments

  • Increase budgets on top performers
  • Add urgency to ad copy ("Ships today if ordered by 2pm")
  • Retarget cart abandoners aggressively
  • Create lookalike audiences from recent buyers

Post-Holiday: Don't Stop

The season doesn't end December 25:

  • Gift card redemption period = sales opportunity
  • "Treat yourself" messaging in late December
  • New Year, new start campaigns
  • Returns become exchanges and upsells

Need Help Fast?

At Sinsajo Creators, we can launch campaigns quickly. If you're running behind on holiday marketing, reach out. Sometimes a few strategic moves make all the difference.

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