When you think about Christmas, a lot of what comes to mind are physical things like cookies, presents, ornaments, evergreen trees, lights and greeting cards, but these seasonal social media campaigns kick the holiday season up a level with the use of technology. For example, since cozy scarves and sweaters are essentials for the winter, some of these campaigns acknowledge this and help tech-savvy shoppers generate their own online, satisfying the need for interaction as well as customization.
On Twitter, it's also possible to check how naughty or nice you've been, and then reach out to Santa. For several years now, kids have been able to get in touch with the toymaker by writing him letters, sending him an email or even a tweet, but the quickest way to keep up with what Santa is doing is to follow him on Snapchat.
28 Seasonal Social Media Campaigns
From Tweeting Charity Scarves to Laser Christmas Graffiti:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 10, 2014 — Marketing
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Ugly Holiday Sweater Creators
Coca-Cola's Sweater Battle Will Crown the Ugliest Christmas Sweater
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Interactive Speaker Tennenbaums
The Beats Pill Christmas Tree Responds to Twitter and Instagram
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Hunky Holiday Campaigns
Isaiah Mustafa Brings Christmas Cheer as the Old Spice MANta Claus
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Social Media Christmas Ornaments
The Tweetball by Gelotology is Connected to Twitter
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Booze-Branded Holidecor
The Heineken Social Tree Will Change Modern Christmas
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Warm Weather Christmas Campaigns
Spring Santa is Helping AGF Japan Celebrate Christmas in Spring
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Social Media Gift Wrap
Tweet Wrap Spreads Twitterific Spirit One Present at a Time
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Quirky Holiday Campaigns
Easter Peeps' Every Day is a Holiday Celebrates Unusual Occasions Daily
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Photo-Snapping Santa Accounts
Santa on Snapchat Counts Down to Christmas with Captures of His Life
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Tweet-Generated Holiday Sweaters
Budweiser UK's Twitter Knitting Machines Make Sweaters
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Zany Cartoon Video Chats
Wallace & Gromit Spend the Holidays in a Google Hangout Chat
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Social Pinboard Gift Guides
Find Gifts for Anyone with the 'Pinterest Christmas Gift Ideas' Boards
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Holiday Behavior-Measuring Apps
Use the Social Santa App to See if You've Been Naughty or Nice
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Pinboard-Retailer Holiday Collabs
The 'Dear Topshop' Campaign Makes It Easy to Buy from Topshop
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Hip-Hoppin' Saint Nicks
Lay-Z Santa Uses Beats to Promote the LG Optimus Phone
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Virtual Family Feasts
The Virtual Holiday Dinner Uses Skype to Connect With Loved Ones
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Social Media Holiday Stories
'A Social Network Christmas' is a Modern Take on a Religious Tale
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Whistleblowing Elf Tweets
Mother London Leaks Lapland Secrets Via Twitter
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Tweeting Charity Scarves
Twitter Knitter Uses Social Media to Keep the Cold & Needy Warm
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Online Gift Advice Apps
Shopycat App Makes Gift Recommendations from Facebook Activity
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Crowdsourced Shopping Playlists
Gap Store in San Francisco Lets Customers Choose In-Store Music
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Social Media Gifting
The Twitter Secret Santa Exchange Begins a Digital Holiday Tradition
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Laser Christmas Graffiti
The Vodaphone Campaign of Gift Giving Incorporated Facebook
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Twitter Christmas Gifts
Get the Perfect Gift for Your Beloved Tweeps With the Twanta Web App
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Twitterific Christmas Trees
Light Up the Merry Twitter Tree by Tweeting on the Social Network
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Festive Fired Exec Campaigns
The Zellers Festive Finale Ends on a Bittersweet Note
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Wish-Granting Greetings
Clinton Cards Will Make a Customer's Holiday Wish Come True
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Free Holiday Video Greetings
Skype Airport Service Helps Loved Ones Get in Touch
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Exclusive Upscale Holiday-Edition Pop-Ups
The Magical House of Chanel Opens its Doors at Harrods
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
AI-Generated Festive Greetings
CloneMe.io Sends Messages from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Chocolate Reconnection Campaigns
Purdys Chocolatier's Reconnect Roulette Helps People Reach Out
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Rapper-Inspired Holiday Collections
Spencer's Introduced a Festive Snoop On the Stoop Collection
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Seasonal Personal Care Products
The Native Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Customized Candy Jingles
BRACH'S Candy Cane Carol Offers Fans a Unique Keepsake
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Supermodel-Backed AI Cards
Winnie Harlow Partners with Coca-Cola to Launch AI Christmas Cards
Festive Candy Gifting Ranges
Mars 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Includes a Variety of Tasty Treats
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Festive Delivery Service Events
The DoorDash Deck the Doorstep Event Offers 12 Days of Deals
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Karaoke Christmas Trees
Asda's Holiday Tree Lights Up When People Sing Michael Bublé Songs
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats
The Hershey Company Seasonal Treats Come a Variety of Options
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Collaborative Soup Branded Outerwear
Campbell’s x Parks Project Winter Warmth Collection is Cozy
Phygital Greeting Cards
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Combines Physical and Digital Gifting
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
Festively Seasonal Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Once Upon a Holiday Collection is Color-Rich
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Winter-Inspired Cleaning Supplies
Grove Co. Has Introduced a Winter Limited Edition Collection
Festive Body Care Editions
Dove Introduced its Limited-Edition Holiday Treats Collection
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Festive Hotel Pop-Ups
IHG Hotels & Resorts Presents Chalet Programming and Holiday Activations
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels
You Can Book a Stay at Santa Claus’ Cabin This Winter
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Toy-Inspired Postal Service Partnerships
USPS & Toys“R”Us Enhance the Operation Santa Program
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Cartoon-Inspired Holiday Capsules
The Pokémon Center Presents its 2024 Holiday Collection
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Holiday Grocery Delivery Hotlines
The Getir Christmas Emergency Hotline Offers Fast Deliveries
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Includes Over 100 Stores and Brands
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Seasonal Charitable Chocolatier Campaigns
Lindt & Sprüngli Will Donate £1 for Every Teddy Sold
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Expansive Festive Candy Ranges
The Rose Marketing 2024 Christmas Collection Has Over 30 Lines
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Digitized Gift Lists
Wishr Features a Straightforward Interface for Seamless Gift Management
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Holiday Message Summarizers
Slack Holiday Mode Summarizes Missed Workplace Messages During PTO
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes