In this episode, Richard sits down with Aileen McKenna, Director of Creative Strategy and Performance, to discuss the ultimate creative strategy for the 2024 holiday season.

Together, they break down how to approach each phase of the holiday shopping period, from the "7 Peaks and 1 Valley" concept to optimizing creative for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond. They’ll share actionable tactics for maximizing momentum, navigating media price surges during election season, and using influencer marketing and organic strategies to stay ahead of the competition.

Learn how to ride the "holiday rollercoaster" with confidence, build urgency with creative messaging, and use data-driven tactics to close out the year strong.

Whether you’re a brand prepping for the holiday rush or looking for fresh strategies, this episode is packed with tips to boost your ecommerce success.

Show Notes:

• Go to https://mercury.com/thread today to see if you’re eligible for Mercury Working Capital

• The Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at podcast@commonthreadco.com to ask us any questions you might have about the world of ecomm.