"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
This delightful line from Alice in Wonderland feels eerily fitting for today’s EFMCG (yes, that’s Even Faster Moving Consumer Goods) retail environment. In a world where every calendar event—big or small—is now a marketing moment, the challenge grows.
Think about it: International Men’s Day, World Vegan Day, Halloween, Black Friday, and Christmas—starting mid-October, for those keeping track—all packed into a single month. Oh, and don’t forget gems like Espresso Day or World Philosophy Day. Yes, they’re real, and in our content-driven society, even they demand attention.
But here’s the catch: at what point does this barrage exhaust our audience? If an opera had the soprano belting at full pitch the entire time, the beauty would fade, replaced by monotony and fatigue. The same applies to retail. Engaging in every event comes at a cost—to businesses, suppliers, and, most critically, to our audience’s trust and attention.
The key? Crafting a balanced symphony of value, savings, and meaningful engagement. It’s not about avoiding these moments but navigating them with care to retain credibility and keep our customers delighted. After all, even Alice’s adventure had moments of calm before the next madcap twist.
In retail, as in Wonderland, serving the metaphorical tea with grace and timing is everything. Let’s not spill the pot.
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Senior Manager @ Charter Communications | Marketing Conduit, Seamless Implementation/Execution
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