It’s hard to pinpoint the best opportunities to give back during the holiday season because they are endless. We have so much to be thankful for and hope our “thanks” turns into “giving”.
Giving looks different to everyone. It can be complex, like organizing a fundraiser or a service opportunity, or it can be transactional, like giving end of year donations or providing food, clothing or toys to the marginalized in your community.
Giving can also be simple, like flashing a smile to a stranger or opening a door for someone with their hands full.
Whatever you do this holiday season, we’d encourage you to give back your time and your heart, because that kind of giving is intangible. Don’t let the holidays slip away and don’t make excuses, because it doesn’t take much to tune your heart to give.
Maybe it’s nontraditional, like doing a trash walk in your neighborhood (Mother Earth would love that gift), maybe it’s calling an aging family member and giving them a conversation to remember (ask them questions, reflect on their wisdom) or maybe it’s just thinking outside of the box and surprising people with simple gestures.
Marketing doesn’t have to be complex, it has to be purposeful and thoughtful. Words matter in our branding and in our real lives. Make a difference by simply being intentional.
But, if you need a place to start, or truly want a directive, here’s a few places that could use a hand this Thanksgiving. Kick off the holiday with one small thing and see if it snowballs into something grand. That’s what happens with the best media campaigns, the most direct advertising initiatives and the best PR plans, they morph into something wonderful, brick by brick.
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Happy Thanksgiving, let’s do small things that make a big difference as we close out another unexpected year!