Episode #1550
Our #1 E-Com Strategy for Black Friday 2020 (Hint: Not Discounts)
November 03, 2020

In episode #1550, we each share our number one e-commerce strategy for Black Friday 2020. Considering collaborating with a brand in the same industry to create irresistible promotions for your audience. Tune in to hear how running a contest might be just the traction you need to have a super profitable shopping season!  

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Number One E-Commerce Strategy for Black Friday 2020.
  • [00:41] Partner with other people in similar spaces and do promotions together.
  • [00:52] Examples of how you can collaborate with brands in the same industry. 
  • [01:17] After promoting your offerings to your list, promote someone else’s. 
  • [01:32] The value of creating a contest and generating buzz around Black Friday. 
  • [01:41] Use a tool like KingSumo Giveaways to create a contest and what it allows you to do. 
  • [02:16] While not many people run contests nowadays, the ones who do it well, see results.
  • [02:26] Remember that you might not get it right on the first go, so test them out first.  
  • [03:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

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