Seasonal campaigns planned in advance
Marketing decisions made the week of the season are always behind. Plan ahead, execute calmly.
Map the year in October
Quick one-page calendar of seasonal pushes: spring tune-ups, summer demand, fall prep, winter slow. Decide channels and budgets before the season starts.
Launch 4 to 6 weeks before peak
Customers book in advance of need. Spring campaigns starting in February outperform ones starting in April.
Reuse last year's assets
Photos, copy, ads from last season usually work this year with light updates. Rebuilding from scratch every year is wasted budget.
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