What is a creative way to generate bookings during Halloween season?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores creative ideas for generating bookings during the Halloween season, with participants sharing personal experiences and suggestions related to using treat bags as a promotional tool.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of using clear plastic treat bags filled with candy and a business card to promote bookings, noting success with this approach.
  • Another participant mentions adapting the idea for their own Halloween activities, suggesting that trick-or-treaters could give the bags to their parents.
  • Several users express enthusiasm for the idea, with comments like "cute idea" and "awesome idea" indicating positive reception.
  • One participant discusses using similar bags at a previous event, although they did not receive any responses.
  • Another participant notes that they handed out candy along with a mini-catalog, resulting in some orders and neighborhood contacts.
  • One participant mentions planning to use the idea at upcoming bazaars, indicating interest in applying the concept in different contexts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants about the creativity and potential effectiveness of using treat bags for bookings, though individual experiences with the idea vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants discussing personal experiences and adaptations of the treat bag idea for Halloween, with some referencing past events and outcomes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ways to engage potential hosts during the Halloween season may find the shared ideas relevant.

Pampered_Princess
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got this in a email today so i thought i would share !

:D

HAPPY HALLOWEEN BOOKING IDEA...Use your kids to help pass these out to your friends and neighbors...everyone LOVES a treat!!

(The originator of this idea has been 'lost'...a great example of the creativity in our company!!)



“Here's a great idea for generating bookings the week before Halloween. I got some clear plastic treat bags from Wal-mart (20 in a package), 3 bags of Whoppers, 1 small bag of Smarties, 1 small bag of Spree candies and 1small bag of smily face suckers.(you could use stickers.) Then I stuffed the bags with 1 candy each plus my business card. Then I copied the following onto bright orange paper and passed out to friends and neighbors. I only did 40, but if you need more bookings then I would recommend doing more than that. I had great success with this...You could adapt this based on your own budget... Enjoy,

To all the MUMMIES:
Looking for a WHOPPER of a good time this Holiday Season?
Interested in a Pampered Chef Shopping SPREE?
Why not host your own Holiday Kitchen Show & earn lots of FREE, HALF-PRICE & DISCOUNTED Kitchen Tools?
After a great night of food, friends and fun, your guests will surely leave SMILING!
So, be a SMARTIE and book your Pampered Chef Party today!
Hope to hear from you soon!

Happy Halloween!

YOUR CONTACT INFO HERE

P.S. The "gHostess with the mostess" in November will receive her
choice of _________________________ or __________________________!
You book it and I'll cook it!
 
AWESOME idea!
 
I like it! :)
 
Cute idea!!!
 
Very cute idea! I was trying to think of something to do for Halloween! My daughter is only 1, so she won't be going out. But maybe I'll tell the trick or treaters to give the bag to their parents! --And be sure to give the kids some candy too!!!
 
I love this idea!
 
cute idea! I will hand out at my next two shows!
 
heat123 said:
cute idea! I will hand out at my next two shows!
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Oooo, I will have to do these for my shows too! My show tomorrow will be too soon to get the supplies, but I could do them for my show on Saturday & next Monday!
 
Thanks for the great idea! I definitely wanna try it!! My husband was telling me to stick 10% off your first order coupons in the treat bags, but this idea is better!
 
Hmm, this might work well for a craft show I'm doing on 10/28. I could give one to anyone who stops to talk about booking.
 
I did something very similar last year. We were the yard that went all out for Halloween so people naturally went slower. Which my bf was spooking the kids I would give the bags to the parents. If I can find the candies and sayings I used I will post them.

Barbara
 
This would be great to hand out at the Babies R Us holiday event the beginning of Dec. I don't usually get but 2 or 3 poeple at my table anyway. This may help generate some traffic. WHat do you think?

May get my 2007 off to a jump start.
 
I did use these on Halloween. I also used them in the goodie bags for my daughter's class party today. We shall see if anything comes of it!
 
I did it too....no bites yet.....keeping my fingers crossed!
 
I did the same thing, passed them out to the kids at halloween and to the kids in my daughter class. I was so worried about looking presumptous (sp?...lol). I'm glad to see I'm not the only mom out there utilizing the "connections" through my kids...hahahaa
 
Hi everyone; I am new to this group. Hi Chef of North Bend--you are on another PC yahoo group avec moi (with me). For Halloween this year I gave the kids 3 Musketeers, Snickers and Reeses to each kid and I handed the mommies a holiday mini-catalog. The "good" candy attracted alot of kids, and I already got some orders and made some neighborhood contacts:)
 
Thats so funny about the "good candy". When I handed out my bags, I had a few kids ask me "what the heck are sprees?" Oh my gosh...that made me feel ancient! I havent had any connections through the candy bags but I also know that things dont happen overnight so I am optamistic (sp....its too early in the morning...lol)
 
I am doing a few bazaars this season, thank you for the idea!
 
bump - for the Halloween season....
 
Pampered_Princess said:
got this in a email today so i thought i would share !

:D

HAPPY HALLOWEEN BOOKING IDEA...Use your kids to help pass these out to your friends and neighbors...everyone LOVES a treat!!

(The originator of this idea has been 'lost'...a great example of the creativity in our company!!)



“Here's a great idea for generating bookings the week before Halloween. I got some clear plastic treat bags from Wal-mart (20 in a package), 3 bags of Whoppers, 1 small bag of Smarties, 1 small bag of Spree candies and 1small bag of smily face suckers.(you could use stickers.) Then I stuffed the bags with 1 candy each plus my business card. Then I copied the following onto bright orange paper and passed out to friends and neighbors. I only did 40, but if you need more bookings then I would recommend doing more than that. I had great success with this...You could adapt this based on your own budget... Enjoy,

To all the MUMMIES:
Looking for a WHOPPER of a good time this Holiday Season?
Interested in a Pampered Chef Shopping SPREE?
Why not host your own Holiday Kitchen Show & earn lots of FREE, HALF-PRICE & DISCOUNTED Kitchen Tools?
After a great night of food, friends and fun, your guests will surely leave SMILING!
So, be a SMARTIE and book your Pampered Chef Party today!
Hope to hear from you soon!

Happy Halloween!

YOUR CONTACT INFO HERE

P.S. The "gHostess with the mostess" in November will receive her
choice of _________________________ or __________________________!
You book it and I'll cook it!
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I absolutely LOVE this idea....clever!
 
laurano75 said:
I absolutely LOVE this idea....clever!
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I'm glad I bumped this - I had to find it on the archives - i think -

It was originally posted in the PC newswire in 2005/2006 because i was a new consultant, and well I knew it would be here...
 
awesome idea, thanks :)
 
I did something similar with my previous product line .. didn't hear about this until trick or treat was over so I picked a neighborhood and left them on doorsteps with mini catalogs. Not a peep. Of course, when i was frustrated about it, God pointed out that it says, "Ask, seek and knock ... " I sought, but I didn't ask or knock!
 
This is great!!
I actually found Whoppers and smarties at our dollar store!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Nicole
 
Thank you for bringing up this old thread what a great idea!
 
Super cute idea.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some Halloween-themed party ideas to generate bookings?

Consider hosting a "Spooktacular Cooking Class" where guests can learn to make Halloween-themed treats like pumpkin-shaped cookies or spooky appetizers. Promote it as a fun way to prepare for Halloween gatherings, and encourage attendees to book their own parties to recreate the fun with their friends.

How can I use social media to generate bookings during Halloween?

Create engaging Halloween-themed posts showcasing your Pampered Chef products in action. Use fun graphics, recipe ideas, and contests to attract attention. Encourage followers to book a party for a chance to win a Halloween-themed prize or a discount on their favorite products.

What incentives can I offer for Halloween bookings?

Offer a special Halloween-themed gift or discount for anyone who books a party during the season. This could be a free product, a discount on their order, or a spooky recipe booklet. Make sure to highlight these incentives in your marketing materials to entice potential hosts.

How can I incorporate Halloween recipes into my bookings pitch?

Share delicious and fun Halloween recipes that can be made using Pampered Chef products. Create a mini-recipe card or a digital flyer featuring these recipes and offer it to potential hosts as a sneak peek of what they can learn at their party. This will showcase the versatility of your products while generating excitement.

What are some fun activities to include in a Halloween party to encourage bookings?

Incorporate activities like a costume contest, Halloween trivia, or a pumpkin carving demonstration during your party. These engaging elements can create a festive atmosphere and encourage guests to book their own parties to enjoy similar fun with their friends and family.

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