
{"id":12787,"date":"2023-10-06T10:39:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tegnacorpstage.wpengine.com\/advertise\/?p=12787"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:39:14","slug":"5-ways-your-brand-can-reach-holiday-shoppers-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/5-ways-your-brand-can-reach-holiday-shoppers-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Your Brand Can Reach Holiday Shoppers This Year\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the holiday season becomes overwhelming, millions of Americans turn to their local TV stations for guidance on everything from buying the best gifts at the best price, decorating their homes for family gatherings, recipe ideas, and which holiday activities to attend.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A local marketing strategy is key to holiday marketing, and this guide can help put your brand front and center as you help them navigate this wonderful but hectic time of year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holiday Shopper Insights<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, let\u2019s look at the mindset of this year\u2019s holiday shoppers so you can better tailor your holiday campaigns to meet consumer needs and find which platforms to reach your ideal audience. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/media-center\/press-releases\/record-1967-million-consumers-shop-over-thanksgiving-holiday-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The National Retail Foundation found:<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanksgiving Shopping:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2022, spending an average of $325 on holiday-related items. Most of this spending, around $229, was directed toward gifts. The average spend per person on gifts and other holiday items is $832. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shopping Destinations:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The top Thanksgiving weekend shopping destinations include online stores (42%), department stores (42%), grocery stores (40%), clothing stores (36%), and discount stores (32%).<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Shopping:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 60% of holiday shoppers start browsing and buying by early November. The top reasons for early shopping include spreading the budget, avoiding the stress of last-minute shopping, avoiding crowds, finding promotions and prices too good to pass up, and ensuring they don&#8217;t miss out on specific items.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Desired Gifts:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> According to consumer preferences, 54% of people want to receive gift cards, followed by clothing\/accessories (49%), books\/other media (30%), electronics (24%), and home decor (23%).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Media Usage of Holiday Shoppers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrisimmons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MRI-Simmons<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TVB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> studies, holiday shoppers are highly engaged with various media platforms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holiday shoppers spend approximately 28 hours per week using the internet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They are 2% more likely than the average adult to have visited a TV station&#8217;s website in the past 30 days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three of four holiday shoppers love to stream TV shows, with 1 in 3 enjoying streaming TV shows with ads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In-store and online shoppers highly trust local news sites\/apps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:3621201,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holiday shoppers are 8% more likely than the average adult to agree that internet ads provide useful information about bargains and 7% more likely to agree that internet ads provide helpful information about new products and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With these insights, you\u2019ll want to consider the power of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/cross-channel-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cross-channel campaign<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that includes linear broadcast TV, OTT streaming, and digital elements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5 Ways Your Brand Can Reach Holiday Shoppers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capturing the attention of holiday shoppers is a paramount challenge for businesses looking to thrive during this festive season. Let\u2019s explore effective ways your brand can engage holiday shoppers with creative ways to boost your brand&#8217;s visibility and foster lasting connections that extend well beyond the holiday season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Align With Your Local News Station<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the holiday season, local TEGNA stations will air feel-good and informative holiday programming, including news and lifestyle content. This presents an opportunity for brands to experience a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/halo-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">halo effect<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from key content alignment and sponsorships. Three ideas and holiday sponsorship opportunities with TEGNA include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mom Squad: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Broadcast to 50+ markets on 49 streaming apps and local station sites, this weekly parenting show will offer episodes focused on holiday gift guides, tips to get into the holiday spirit, and more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black Friday &amp; Cyber Shopper&#8217;s Guide:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This special features experts offering advice and tips for the holiday season&#8217;s biggest shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnep.com\/video\/life\/holidays\/black-friday\/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-shopping-for-holiday-deals\/507-bbfdaa72-1300-4d29-8385-7dc8bf21ce6e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See an example of the content from WNEP here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tis The Season:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/video\/life\/holidays\/tis-the-season-holiday-cocktail-mocktail-ideas\/507-f294bb0b-eab3-4eb5-abbe-f25562b594c2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Holiday Cocktails &amp; Mocktails<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lets viewers dive into festive cheer with recipes for classic favorites and innovative creations, making your holiday gatherings even more special.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Severe Weather &amp; Winter Storm Alerts<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The threat of extreme weather often causes a spike in ratings and search traffic, especially around the holidays. As millions of viewers turn to their trusted local news outlets for answers to these holiday questions, TEGNA meteorologists create a unique bond with loyal users who depend on them to provide accurate, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/how-weather-forecasts-affect-the-holiday-season-and-why-your-brand-should-be-aligned-with-tegnas-weather-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real-time weather forecasts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The spike in weather interest around the holidays also means that brands and advertisers can expand their reach among a loyal and engaged audience with consistent, highly visible branding and benefit from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/halo-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">halo effect<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For example, the following sponsorship opportunities organically intercept consumers during a time of need and create a \u2018go-to\u2019 consistency that can build a brand\u2019s affinity as a community partner.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:657930,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First Impression Sponsorship: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the First Impression Sponsorship, your brand takes top billing atop every TEGNA station\u2019s weather page.\u200b\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:657930,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrated Weather Headlines: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a sponsorship of Weather Headlines, you ensure your brand is alongside essential information and with an engaged audience. \u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:657930,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">User-Generated Weather Stories: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your brand can partner in sharing user-generated stories across every TEGNA market when the weather comes alive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:657930,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Severe Weather Sponsorship:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> With Severe Weather Sponsorship, your brand is a trusted and valued partner when weather news is at the height of importance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Cause Marketing<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than a wealth of stats show that more and more consumers are interested in buying from companies that give back to social causes \u2013 especially during the holidays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">72% of consumers say purchasing from companies that reflect their values is \u201cmore important than ever\u201d (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conecomm.com\/research-blog\/purpose-biometrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Porter Novelli<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60% of consumers want to buy from companies that give back to charitable causes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blackhawknetwork.com\/consumers-plan-spend-more-and-gift-more-holiday-season-according-blackhawk-network-2021-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Blackhawk Network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">68% will purchase gift cards that benefit philanthropic endeavors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blackhawknetwork.com\/consumers-plan-spend-more-and-gift-more-holiday-season-according-blackhawk-network-2021-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Blackhawk Network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">57% will support brands that give back to local communities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/integer.com\/shopper_culture\/new-issue-of-the-checkout-cause-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Integer Group<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aligning your brand with content that helps serve the local community is a win-win-win: A win for the brand, the consumer, and the community. TEGNA\u2019s mission is to serve the greater good of our local communities, and this mission is front and center with initiatives such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/good-tidings-kare11-teams-up-with-kowalskis-markets-for-toys-for-tots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KARE 11\u2019s annual Toys for Tots drive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/how-abc10-in-sacramento-serves-the-greater-good-of-its-local-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABC10\u2019s Angel Tree Program. <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to learn more? Here\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/trend-time-why-marketing-your-brands-purpose-is-so-powerful-for-your-bottom-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">why marketing your brand\u2019s purpose is so powerful for your bottom line.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Tis the Season for Sports<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The holidays are a great time for advertisers to align with sports content and reach a vast, co-viewing audience gathered for the holidays. In fact:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">94 of the top 100 telecasts of 2022 were sports events, including 82 NFL games\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">81% of sports consumers either completely or somewhat trust brand sponsorships at sporting events\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sports sponsorship can drive a 10% lift in purchase intent among the exposed fanbase\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/sports-advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sports advertising<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be beneficial in several ways, and opportunities abound with TEGNA\u2019s Sports Report, NFL and Super Bowl opportunities, and the upcoming Olympic games. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/sports-advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about the power of sports sponsorships here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Location and Event Targeting with Geofencing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From attending haunted houses and hayrides, Christmas parties, and holiday concerts, using <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Location and Event Targeting with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/what-is-geofencing-and-why-does-your-business-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Geofencing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to target an audience within a specific location could be the answer your holiday strategy needs to celebrate holiday cheer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter the industry, geofencing allows advertisers to stay in front of potential customers while they are in the buying process and is an excellent advantage for any marketer to have in their toolkit. For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re a dancewear retailer in New York near a theatre performing \u201cThe Nutcracker.\u201d You could draw a geofence around the venue and target attendees with mobile ads for your relevant product or service. Then, when the ad viewer clicks through and makes a purchase or visits your store, you can attribute conversions to your Location Targeting campaign.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About TEGNA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we embrace the holiday season, TEGNA\u2019s 64 stations in 51 markets are trusted sources of news, information, and holiday cheer. With linear, streaming, digital, and measurement solutions available, we\u2019re here to help your brand capitalize on the most wonderful time of the year. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Let\u2019s get in touch<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and see how we can amplify your brand\u2019s marketing and advertising efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A local marketing strategy is key to holiday marketing, especially as millions of Americans turn to their local TV stations for guidance on everything from buying the best gifts at the best price, decorating their homes for family gatherings, recipe ideas, and which holiday activities to attend. This guide can help put your brand front and center as you help them navigate this wonderful but hectic time of year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12788,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday","category-best-practice-tips","wpautop"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}