With the holiday season now over, you’re probably looking for new interactive online ideas. At the same time, your customers are searching for deals and ways to enjoy the new year. For Valentine’s Day (February 14), which is quickly approaching, we would like to share some interesting data* on consumer behavior during this period, as […]
How to leverage Christmas campaigns into the New Year
Many of you in the Socialshaker community have launched campaigns during the Christmas period and we are pleased with your success. But keep in mind, the new year is right around the corner! We strongly recommend leveraging the holiday season and engaging your community with their New Year’s resolutions. So, let’s take a look at […]
FAQs: If You Ask, We’ll Answer
Today, we would like to respond to some of your most frequently asked questions. How many players and new Facebook fans can my business hope to attract through my game? We can provide an average, but as with any figure, we must always maintain perspective. This is a figure you can reach, surpass or hit […]
Tap Tap: An Original New Game For The Christmas Season
Christmas is fast approaching! We hope you’re getting in the spirit because this is the right moment to prepare your marketing campaign and attract online shoppers with your special offers. But… Maybe you feel a little stuck. Perhaps the Advent Calendar is not really your company’s thing and you’re lacking inspiration. Maybe you would rather launch an […]
A Closer Look: The Socialshaker Advent Calendar
We understand that many of you are planning to create a Christmas Advent Calendar this year for your community, which invites users to visit each day and “scratch” a box to win a prize. Here are a few tips on how to create the best possible calendar: Schedule the calendar to run from December 1 […]
Trends, Tips and Inspiration for Your Christmas Campaign
Christmas is already upon us and businesses are starting to prepare for the busy shopping season. Whether you are just now deciding on your marketing projects or right in the middle of planning, we hope to provide some help here. First, here are some key Christmas figures* from 2015 to keep in mind this year: […]
Thanksgiving and Black Friday – A Perfect Time to Launch a Game
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are fast approaching! During this period, around 151 million* consumers will spend an average of $300 on at least one online or in-store purchase. In 2015, 72% of consumers made their purchases on Black Friday (73% online). 34% did their shopping on Thanksgiving Day (39% online). This long weekend is an […]
Recruit, Engage, Retain – Getting Back to Basics
When choosing the right game mechanism, it pays to be practical. So, you’ve decided to run a community contest for your marketing campaign. Choosing the right mechanism for your contest is a crucial first step and will determine the campaign’s success. The game shouldn’t be a random choice and must be in accordance with your company’s guidelines and […]
Boo! It’s Halloween – A Great Moment to Invite Fans to Play Spooky Games
Halloween is a big time of year for many sectors, such as toys, home décor, make-up, and of course, candy. It is also a great moment for businesses to launch original campaigns – even at the last minute. Surprise your users during this opportune period by providing custom-tailored mechanisms. From sweepstakes and giveaways to exciting […]