The holiday season is the highest-stakes marketing period of the year. Here is how law firm businesses can maximize revenue and build relationships during the holidays.
Holiday Marketing Timeline
8 Weeks Out
- Plan promotional calendar and offers
- Prepare landing pages and content
- Set up email automation sequences
- Brief social media content
4 Weeks Out
- Launch teaser campaigns
- Update website with holiday messaging
- Start paid advertising campaigns
- Activate retargeting audiences
2 Weeks Out
- Increase ad spend on top performers
- Send promotional emails
- Post daily on social media
- Monitor and adjust in real-time
Holiday Week
- Full campaign execution
- Real-time customer support
- Last-minute promotions
- Express service offerings
Digital Marketing Tactics
Website Optimization
- Holiday-themed banners and CTAs
- Gift guide or seasonal service pages
- Urgency elements (countdown timers, limited availability)
- Extended hours and holiday schedule displayed prominently
- Gift card or certificate purchase options
Email Marketing
- Segmented campaigns based on customer history
- Progressive discount sequences
- Last-chance and deadline reminders
- Post-purchase thank you and review requests
- New year preview and retention emails
Paid Advertising
- Increased budgets for proven campaigns
- Holiday-specific ad copy and extensions
- Shopping and service ads with seasonal offers
- Remarketing to website visitors and past customers
Social Media
- Daily posting during peak season
- Holiday tips and inspiration content
- Customer spotlight and gratitude posts
- Flash sale and limited-time announcements
- User-generated content campaigns
Post-Holiday Strategy
The period after the holidays is equally important:
- Thank customers who purchased or booked during the season
- Request reviews while the experience is fresh
- Run "new year, new start" campaigns
- Analyze what worked for next year is planning
- Transition to Q1 messaging smoothly
Holiday Marketing Budget Guide
For law firm businesses, a practical holiday marketing allocation:
- 40% — Paid advertising (higher bids during competitive season)
- 25% — Email marketing and automation
- 20% — Content and website updates
- 15% — Social media and community engagement
Maximize Your Holiday Season
We help law firm businesses plan and execute holiday marketing campaigns. Contact us to start planning.