In a recent poll, people said they<\/span> spend the most money<\/span><\/a> in summer.<\/span><\/p>\n Summertime is fast approaching. People will be spending a lot of time outdoors!<\/span><\/p>\n Here are 5 unique summer marketing ideas to target your ideal customer and get them to notice your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n During the summer, host a vacation photo contest. People love to take photos during their vacation. Offer a prize or a gift card for the best summertime photo.<\/span><\/p>\n Create a hashtag, so people can join the fun, too. Maybe feature a photo a week.<\/span><\/p>\n You should have a long deadline for contests, so more people can participate. You can even give people extra entry points for sharing your contest.<\/span><\/p>\n Another photo contest idea that people love is pet photos. Have people share their furry friend and create a poll to find the cutest pet.<\/span><\/p>\n One of your main goals with social media is to be active. You need to post regularly, so people can follow you.<\/span><\/p>\n Are you in an area with lots of foot traffic? If so, join the businesses around to hold a large outdoor event or sidewalk sale. Restaurants can also offer food samples or sell some food outside.<\/span><\/p>\n Create even more fun with musicians, kids activities, and giveaways at the event.<\/span><\/p>\n Every store could hold a small contest, or collaborate for one big one like a scavenger hunt. The winners can then select a <\/span>to the store of their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n Could you close off the streets and make it a festival with an art or car show? Think of anything to would draw a crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n If your community holds a regular event, participate! If not, create your own event.<\/span><\/p>\n Host a booth at your community event to sell and hand out your product. Have a drawing to collect everyone’s name.<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you get a nice <\/span>promotional giveaway<\/span><\/a> with your brand on it for people to take with them. Try something unique instead of a pen.<\/span><\/p>\n1. Launch a Social Media Contest on Facebook or Twitter<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Partner with Other Businesses<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Take Part in Another Community Event<\/b><\/h2>\n