Marketing Opportunities for Your Business

Primary Event Dates: Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25.

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NEW THIS YEAR FOR STROLLERS:

“The Wellesley Wonderland Snap & Win”

Be a Part of the Prize Package

  • Strollers will take and submit their favorite photos of the event for a chance to win one of three prizes
  • Participation gives you added exposure before, during and after the event
  • Provide three (3) gift cards each worth at least $25 or the equivalent in gift bags
  • Use the form on this page: DUE NOW

Maximize the Event for Your Business

The best thing you can do is get outside and engage the people.

Promotions to Build on the Theme: Ice Breaker Deals, Creative Menus, Window Display, In-store Activities

  • Create your own winter wonderland vibe with floor and window displays
  • Feature “stroll attire” with winter clothing and accessories to show off in your social posts
  • Post Instagram reels and stories of sneak peeks of your team setting up for the event
  • Offer activities and fun food to lure shoppers into your store: candy bar, temp tattoos, face painter, photo op
  • Purchase a prize wheel (available on Amazon) and have people come in to spin for a discount or a giveaway
  • Offer deals and discounts with featured items just for Stroll period – only Jan. 24 from 4-6pm (i.e. the first 25 people get a free gift)
  • Cross-promote with other businesses
  • For example, Wellesley Books has a display in another store;
    Black & Blue serves some goodies at another store;
    Beauty on Main sets up a makeup station at a fashion store.

    • Hold a special trunk show featuring new merchandise launch

Email Marketing & Social Engagement

  • Start promoting the event now using the Wonderful Wellesley assets HERE
    • Reaching out to your edatabase and followers is key to our success; encourage them to spread the news; collectively we can reach 1000’s of customers
  • Start engaging your customers with fun winter theme social campaigns
    • Best winter memories – have them post their pictures then and now
    • Create an ambassador program of selected individuals who can be your fashion models to highlight their winter purchases – Best Stroll Attire
    • Unboxing winter items is always a hit on social
  • A few days before the event create a countdown on social to build anticipation for the event
  • Ask your customers fun questions:
    • What ice sculpture are you most looking forward to seeing?
    • How are they going to keep warm?
    • Favorite part of living and visiting Wellesley?

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