G & K Event Rental - November/December 2019

Unique Takes on Holiday Parties Make This Year Memorable for Everyone

some of their own. You can never have too many sprinkles, and green and red M&M’s are a great touch! Turn on “A Christmas Story” while you and your guests get to work, and get ready to have a creative cookie evening. GIFT EXCHANGE A white elephant exchange is always something fun to do at a Christmas party, but you may want to add a twist. Have your guests play holiday trivia to see who goes next: If player one can name five popular Christmas songs, they can pick a present from the pile! As the moderator, create a list of holiday-related questions for your guests and players to answer before they get a chance to pick a present. Once everyone has a present, the moderator can choose to either hand out the last gift to someone or steal one from another player. While you’re planning the fun, let us take care of the rest! Whether it be linens, dishware or anything in between, G & K Event Rentals has everything you need to throw a memorable event this holiday season.

Christmastime is here, and that means there’ll be fantastic holiday parties! But you don’t want to throw just any old Christmas party — you want to throw the best Christmas party. There’s nothing wrong with a traditional gathering including Christmas trees, tinsel, candy canes, and mistletoe, but don’t let that stop you from being creative. Here are a few unique party celebrations you can try out this year! PHOTO BOOTH This is where you can let your creative side shine! Set up a fun Christmas photo booth for your guests with plenty of props, such as reindeer antlers, funny glasses, clever signs, or Santa Claus beards. Take some time a few days before the party to create a fun backdrop your guests can stand in front of while snapping hilarious photos. HOLIDAY COOKIES Christmas cookies are a signature trait of the holidays, so why not make your own? Send out invitations this year to a Christmas Cookie Bonanza! While you provide a cookie base and a few of your favorite toppings, tell your guests to bring If you haven’t capitalized on the holiday season for your business’s marketing campaign yet, don’t worry, because you still have time! Even if you’re still a long sleigh ride away from finishing your own holiday to-do list, you can ensure your business flourishes this season with a few last-minute marketing ideas for the holidays. SEND SEASON’S GREETINGS TO LOYAL CUSTOMERS. Even if your Christmas or holiday-themed cards don’t mail on time, you can still send personalized emails or social media messages to let your customers know you’re thinking of them this holiday season. Established customers can be responsible for up to 40% of a business’s sales, and your unexpected holiday greeting could keep your business in mind as they go about their holiday shopping. DECORATE YOURWEBSITE FOR THE SEASON. Your customers are already in the holiday spirit, so why not indulge themwith some seasonal trappings on your website? Festive holiday touches to your company logo or new webpages recommending holiday gift ideas can go a long way 3 Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Ideas Don’t Get Lost in the Bustle

to attract customer attention. You don’t have to be the flashiest display on the block, but showing off your holiday spirit will spread cheer and goodwill. CREATE GIFT CARDGIVEAWAYS OR INCENTIVES. Gift cards, even digital ones, are more popular than ever around the holiday season. In one survey, 43% of respondents said they planned on giving gift cards or certificates in lieu of other holiday presents. With 1 in 4 gift cards sold in the last four days leading up to Christmas, these ideal presents make the perfect last-minute marketing tool. Offer gift card incentives or giveaways for your loyal customers. They can make the perfect present for them and, in turn, your business.

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