Category Archives: Black Friday

10 Black Friday Emails That Almost Made Us Break Out Our Wallet

by Sasha Seddon November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 Our bellies are not the only thing bloated post-Thanksgiving. The inbox is overstuffed with Black Friday messages, tempting the user with clickbait subject lines and purse string-loosening calls-to-action (CTAs). To give you inspiration for future campaigns, we’ve drawn up a list of the ten sends which most … Continue reading 10 Black Friday Emails That Almost Made Us Break Out Our Wallet

Black Friday Weekend: E-Commerce Thinned Crowds, Mobile Devices Drove Traffic

More complex, omnichannel shopping behavior in evidence over the weekend. Greg Sterling on November 30, 2015 Black Friday ain’t what it used to be. The cultural ritual (if I can call it that) appears to have lost some of its mojo, as many retailers, seeking attention and competitive advantage, make Black Friday-style deals available before … Continue reading Black Friday Weekend: E-Commerce Thinned Crowds, Mobile Devices Drove Traffic

Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday – Which is the Best Deal? [Infographic]

by Loren Baker November 25, 2015 Follow @lorenbakerNovember 25, 2015 In 2015, 48% of Americans plan to shop in brick and mortars on Black Friday, and 42% of Americans plan on shopping online for Cyber Monday. Both holidays feature stores that are focusing on huge deals for the gift giving season (and to make their Q4 numbers … Continue reading Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday – Which is the Best Deal? [Infographic]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Ready for the Aftermath?

by Jonny Dixon November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 The massive surge in people online looking for deals presents an unmissable money-making opportunity for ecommerce businesses. But it’s not just a chance for sales, it’s an opportunity to create customers later down the line. But how do you do it? Think about post ‘crazy period’ marketing. … Continue reading Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Ready for the Aftermath?

The Black Friday Deal Maker? Consumer Intelligence [Infographic]

by Pam McBride November 24, 2015 Follow @leadsiftNovember 24, 2015 Deals abound on Black Friday. It’s the holiday before the holidays, and the main shopping day of the year for a sizable chunk of consumers. And this year looks to be the biggest Black Friday yet, with social media mentions up 20 percent over 2014. … Continue reading The Black Friday Deal Maker? Consumer Intelligence [Infographic]

Sell More on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with AdWords Structured Snippets

by Nigel Stevens November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Google is giving online merchants a new way to stand out over the highly competitive Black Friday shopping weekend. AdWords structured snippets, which let online advertisers customize their PPC ads with valuable product and store information, have two new header fields: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These … Continue reading Sell More on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with AdWords Structured Snippets

When a Case of the Mondays Turns Out to be a Good Thing

by Brian Sim November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 We’re familiar with the images – long lines of people huddled on the sidewalk outside big-box stores, viral footage of stampeding bargain shoppers. For consumers and retailers, these are the telltale Black Friday signs that the holiday shopping season has truly begun. Black Friday versus Cyber Monday … Continue reading When a Case of the Mondays Turns Out to be a Good Thing

How to Prepare Your Business for Black Friday

by Laura Cole November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 On November 27th this year (the day after Thanksgiving in the United States), consumers will head online to access an incredible range of digital savings and limited-time promotions. Known as Black Friday, this unofficial holiday signals the beginning of the festive period for consumers and has remained … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Business for Black Friday