Building Excitement Around Your Brand: Lessons from Trader Joe’s

Hannah Lackey • December 7, 2023

When the holiday season approaches, so does the buzz of seasonal treats at popular stores like Trader Joe’s, which has an almost cult-like following. But how does this retail giant create so much excitement around their seasonal items? Let’s delve into some key brand and marketing strategies that you can implement to foster excitement around your brand any time of year.

Build Anticipation

Trader Joe’s has mastered the art of building anticipation by teasing the arrival of their seasonal items, creating a sense of eager anticipation among their customers. To apply this strategy to your brand, try using social media teasers and sneak peeks to generate excitement about upcoming or most-liked products or services. Offering customers a glimpse of what’s to come can create a buzz that has them counting down the days until they get your product!

Foster a Sense of Community

Trader Joe’s seasonal items not only satisfy taste buds but also foster a sense of community. Customers share their latest finds and favorite products on social media, creating community and camaraderie. Foster a community around your brand by encouraging your customers to share their experiences with your products or services and leverage your social media presence to amplify their voices. 

Prioritize Consistency

For your brand, it is essential that you meet and exceed your customer’s expectations every time. Consistency builds trust, and trust is the foundation of lasting customer relationships. Ensure your customers can rely on your brand to deliver, whether it’s a seasonal release or everyday product, a press release, or anything else. Consistency in quality and service will keep customers coming back and help enhance your brand’s reputation. 

These strategies are adaptable to businesses of any size and industry, so consider implementing one or more to make your brand stand out any time of year.