Why Seasonal Contests Work
October gives you a built-in theme homeowners already love. A simple, seasonal giveaway or contest creates a friendly reason to interact with your brand, start conversations, and collect permission-based leads—without pressure.
Easy Giveaway & Contest Ideas
How to Capture Leads (Without Pressure)
Keep the entry form short (name, email, neighborhood). Make rules and deadlines clear. Use a branded confirmation email to thank entrants and set expectations for the drawing date.
After the winner is announced, send a friendly follow-up offering a seasonal resource or market update.
Pro Tip: Extend the Connection
Don’t let engagement end with the contest. Follow up your audience touchpoint with recipe postcards to your farm. “Keepable” mail with a timely fall recipe (pumpkin bread, apple crisp) keeps you on the fridge—and top of mind—long after October.
Takeaway
October contests make your marketing fun, approachable, and memorable. Pair them with consistent mail—like recipe postcards—and you’ll turn seasonal buzz into steady brand recognition and new conversations.
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