PR Tips | Campaign for a Cause This Holiday Season
This December, increasing numbers of companies are mixing social good into their holiday advertising and PR campaigns. It’s smart. Well executed cause marketing can generate big rewards.
Studies show that consumers are interested in making purchases that improve our world. In a recent survey, 87 percent of consumers said they would switch brands based on association with a good cause. Last holiday season, two-thirds of shoppers considered environmental and sustainability factors when buying gifts.
Tapping into this market of socially aware consumers requires engagement using traditional and new media. According to the Adobe Digital Index 2013 Online Shopping Forecast, an estimated 36 percent of consumers say they will use social media in their Christmas buying decisions.
As with any media effort, holiday marketing requires a clear, high-quality message. It’s important to target the proper audience with an easy-to-digest mission statement. Potential customers want to know exactly what their purchase is benefiting.
This holiday season, try targeting your audience with a straightforward message that promotes a good cause. Chances are, it will boost your sales while making a positive difference in the world.