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Q&A: “Is Valentine’s Day worth targeting if my product isn’t romantic?”

In this episode, we explore how to run holiday promotions—even if your product doesn’t naturally fit the season. Learn creative ways to tie your business into major holidays without feeling forced.

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Episode 2967

Valentine’s Day is usually associated with gifts like flowers, chocolates, and jewelry, but that doesn’t mean other types of businesses should sit the holiday out.

Today’s question comes from a tech accessories brand owner who’s wondering if it’s even worth running a Valentine’s promotion for products like phone stands and laptop sleeves. Let’s explore how to position a non-romantic product in a thoughtful, holiday-friendly way that feels fun and relevant.

"Holidays offer great promotional opportunities, but what if your product doesn’t fit the usual holiday themes? Today’s question comes from a tech accessories brand owner wondering whether it’s worth running a Valentine’s Day promotion for products like phone stands and laptop sleeves.

This applies to almost any holiday—Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, or even back-to-school. Let’s explore how you can run a holiday-themed promotion in a way that feels fun, relevant, and completely natural."

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

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