THE TEAM VIDEO
Technology today has advanced to the point that shooting, editing and distributing a video is incredibly easy. A simple way to say Thanks to clients is to shoot quick, 30 second videos of every team member on the account talking about one thing they're thankful for. It could be an experience they had with the client, it could be something they've learned from the client's product or service, it could even be the chance to advance their career by working on a new category - everyone should be able to find one thing to be grateful for.
When done right, videos like these come across as authentic, sometimes quirky, but always fun and endearing. If you're really feeling daring, you can shoot it live and invite the client to watch on Facebook; just make sure everyone knows you're coming and has thought about what they want to say...
THE SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT-OUT
If you're feeling especially grateful, write your client a recommendation on Linked In. These are expressions of gratitude that remain long after the day is over.
If you can wrangle a bit of Creative time or a team member knows photo-editing software well enough, you can score some real points by inserting the client's image into their favorite movie poster, have the team sign it and send it to them.
It's a fun memento that they'll gladly put on display and will keep the agency (and team) top of mind for months to follow.
THE THANKSGIVING FEAST
This option actually costs money - but it doesn't have to cost the agency money. Intrigued? Read on...
However you go about it, there are plenty of ways to thank your clients this holiday season without making Finance write a big check. What's important is creating a valuable touchpoint that continues to build the agency's relationship with the client and brings the team together in the process.
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