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Tandem Theory Has the Pulse on Holiday Trends 2024

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Sleigh the season with data-driven drivers for holiday planning success. In this report, we’ll explore 2024 holiday trends and actionable ideas for navigating the festive frenzy to grow sales. Click to download Tandem Pulse: 2024 Holiday Trends.

This issue of Tandem Pulse covers:

✓ When (and why) holiday shoppers will open their wallets
✓ Who is shopping and what they have in common
✓ What is influencing holiday purchases and what are they buying
✓ Where holiday consumers are taking their shopping journey

Sneak Peek: Key Consumer Insights for 2024 Holiday Marketing Success

    • October is the new November. At least a quarter of all generations plan to start their holiday shopping in October, indicating a shift toward earlier shopping.
    • Thanksgiving occurs later this year meaning Cyber Week will happen later, squeezing the time period between Thanksgiving deals and Christmas and Kwanzaa gifting 5 days sooner.
    • Consumers are planning to increase their overall holiday spending by 7%, allocating an average of $1,530 for gifts, travel, and entertainment.
    • 77% of people are planning to celebrate with gifts across Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa. These holidays occur closer together this year, impacting the need for inclusive seasonal campaigns.
  • The omnichannel journey is key as all generations say physical store is their #1 source for gift ideas and social media is now the 3rd most influential source for holiday shopping inspiration.

Ready to outsmart the holiday hustle? Contact us at hello@tandemtheory.com to get started.

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tandemtheory

Tandem Theory is a privately held marketing firm built by a team of seasoned agency owners and operators who have honed their craft for decades. On a mission to build a new kind of agency, one without all the typical agency hang-ups, our collective journey has distilled invaluable insights into an approach that truly works, enabling us to create custom data-driven solutions that drive unparalleled results for our clients. We use history as a compass to guide us toward delivering a “Better Client Experience” anchored in core behaviors of teamwork, transparency, and trust. This is what shapes our culture-first approach, fuels the caliber of results we generate, and attracts top-tier talent to our team. Our commitment to collaboration and integrity sets us apart, demonstrating that Things Are Better In Tandem.