This document outlines a marketing plan for Nordstrom to increase its online presence and drive traffic to its website for its upcoming Half Yearly sale. The plan includes running a "Pin It to Win It" contest on Pinterest, increasing engagement on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and running Google AdWords campaigns promoting the sale and Nordstrom's brand. The goals are to gain 50,000 new Pinterest followers, 200,000 new Facebook likes, 100,000 new Twitter followers, and receive 1,000 clicks per day on Google AdWords. The total budget outlined is $157,500.
2. Problem: Tackle Online Presence
Draw attention to Nordstrom
using their Free Shipping,
Free Returns policy
Increase presence on social
media sites (Pinterest,
Twitter, Facebook, Vine,
Instagram)
Draw traffic to their website
during their Half Yearly sale
(Wednesday May 22, 2013)
3. Target Audience
Women ages 30-50
Women shopping for
higher end clothing,
shoes, accessories, or
makeup
Mostly shopping for
themselves, husbands,
or children
Spend time in the store
or online, not one stop
shoppers
4. Half Yearly Sale
The Half Yearly Sale
is the most known
sale for Nordstrom
Womens and
children sale starts
May 22, 2013
Shop in store and
online
5. Big Idea
Pin It to Win It contest
Starts on April 22, 2013 (one month prior to Half Yearly sale)
Pin at least 100 items from Nordstroms website
Submit link on website for a chance to win a $500 gift card used during
Half Yearly sale
6. Social Media Influence
Twitter
Tweets reminding people to shop during Half Yearly sale
Dont forget that the Half Yearly sale starts on May 22! Stop in for
up to 40% off all items in store and online!
Facebook
Update Facebook page with details about the sale, locations, etc.
Vine
Show in store employees getting ready for Half Yearly sale
Behind the Scenes at Nordstrom headquarters
7. Goals for Online Presence
Pinterest
Because of contest, increase by
50,000 followers
Facebook
Currently have 1,928,061 LIKES
Increase by 200,000 LIKES
Twitter
Currently have 15,162,193
Increase by 100,000 followers
At least 50+ retweets/favorites per
tweet
#NordstromHalfYearlySale
8. Google AdWords
Google AdWords to promote contests and the website
Words include
Half Yearly Sale
Free Returns, Free Shipping
Nordstrom
Womens Clothing
Womens Shoes
Make Up
Accessories
Childrens Clothing
Mens Clothing
Mens Shoes
Sale
Pinterest
Pin It to Win It
$1.68 per word
Expected to have 1,000 clicks per day, 30,000 per month
10. Summary
Increase social
media presence to
create awareness
about Half Yearly
Sale
Make using e-
commerce a
superior source of
purchase for
Nordstrom