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Originating in Anglo-Saxon countries, Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in France<\/strong>. Last year, 61% of French people<\/a> said they wanted to celebrate Halloween. Its quirky atmosphere, missing visual codes and festive side appeal to young and old alike. Disguises, sweets, decorations and themed recipes: consumers are making the holiday their own. As a result, Halloween is becoming an essential sales event for brands. <\/p>\n

It’s a strategic time to capture attention and boost sales ,<\/strong> particularly during the last three months of the year. Targeted, well thought-out communication can generate a high level of commitment. In this context, gamification marketing<\/a> is a relevant strategy that brands can adapt to the needs of their target audience. <\/p>\n

Fun and interactive, gamification is an innovative marketing method that fits in with the world of Halloween while meeting clear marketing objectives<\/a>. There are plenty of ideas for Halloween competitions<\/strong> that can be adapted to all sectors. They create links, collect data and generate traffic. We take a look at this trend and the best practices for a successful campaign. <\/p>\n

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The benefits of Halloween for boosting your marketing<\/h2>\n

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Every year, the French become a little more enamoured with Halloween. For brands, this high point is much more than just a marketing chestnut. It is accompanied by genuine purchasing intentions<\/strong>. Spending is on fancy dress, sweets and decorative accessories, but also on everyday products revisited for the occasion. <\/p>\n

Beyond its immediate potential, Halloween is part of a strategic period for commerce: the fourth quarter. This period accounts for a significant proportion of companies’ annual sales<\/strong>. According to Fevad<\/a>, more than 30% of annual e-commerce sales are generated between October and December. This is a lever that should not be overlooked if you want to maximise your marketing performance at the end of the year. <\/p>\n

Halloween is also a cross-disciplinary opportunity. Whatever the brand universe, it is possible to appropriate its codes to create an engaging campaign<\/strong>. A well thought-out campaign can boost visibility, animate your community and stay “top of mind” at a key time of the year. <\/p>\n

It’s also an opportunity to enhance your CRM<\/strong>. By collecting qualified data via a fun mechanism, it becomes possible to prepare for upcoming sales dates: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, winter sales. Halloween competition ideas are therefore an effective way of anticipating the high points of the year while building an ongoing relationship with your audience. <\/p>\n

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5 competition formats suitable for Hallowenn<\/h2>\n

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Halloween is an ideal playground for activating a gamification strategy<\/strong>. It’s a time for imagination and theatricality, and it’s a great opportunity to create original experiences that build closer ties with your community. Here are five effective formats for boosting engagement and achieving your marketing objectives. <\/p>\n

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1. The Quiz to capture attention<\/h3>\n

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Quizzes<\/a> capture interest from the very first seconds. It’s based on simple mechanisms that are familiar to everyone, and can be adapted to any brand universe. At Halloween, it becomes a fun way of testing participants ‘ knowledge of the traditions, cult films and history of the holiday. <\/p>\n

Why it’s relevant for Halloween<\/strong>: The format appeals to people’s curiosity and naturally encourages them to complete it. It’s also easy to share, which reinforces its organic reach. <\/p>\n

Our tips for a successful Halloween competition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n