David Bridges
Now that the holiday season has wrapped up for many, it’s the perfect moment to strategize your marketing efforts for the major events of 2025, with Valentine’s Day being one of the first significant occasions on the content calendar that brands can leverage.
In response, TikTok has promptly released its Valentine’s Day planning guide, offering a wealth of tips and insights tailored to help brands maximize their engagement and capitalize on opportunities leading up to this festive occasion.
According to TikTok:
“Valentine’s Day is a major event on TikTok, with a staggering 77% of users in the EU celebrating this special day. Additionally, 55% of users express that Valentine’s Day holds significant importance for them. Starting as early as December, the excitement begins to build, which means your brand should be proactive and kick off your Valentine’s Day campaigns early to capture the interest of TikTok users eager to shop.”
TikTok’s Valentine’s Day planning guide is concise yet impactful, spanning just 9 pages, but it is filled with valuable data insights and actionable notes. You can download the guide directly (with email sign-up), but in this article, we will delve into some of the most critical highlights.
To kick things off, TikTok offers a comprehensive timeline that outlines when users begin contemplating their Valentine’s Day purchases, providing essential insights for brands looking to align their campaigns effectively.
Observing the timeline, it’s clear that a segment of consumers begins to get excited about the day of love up to six months in advance, while the majority typically start planning around a month before the event, highlighting a crucial window for brands to engage with potential customers.
The guide also emphasizes various Valentine’s Day planning trends and popular hashtags that can significantly enhance user engagement and interaction during this vibrant season.
As stated by TikTok:
“In the realm of Valentine’s Day shopping, TikTok users are not just focusing on gifting their loved ones, but are also embracing self-love. Approximately 17% of gifters plan to buy for both a partner and another individual, while many individuals turn Valentine’s Day into a celebration of self-care, utilizing hashtags like #SelfCare and #TreatYourself to promote personal well-being.”
Moreover, the guide discusses the various innovative ways TikTok users engage with the holiday, along with themed projects that resonate deeply with the audience, fostering a sense of community and connection.
Lastly, TikTok provides practical advice on Valentine’s Day campaign planning, along with resources for audience research, case studies, and much more, ensuring brands are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of this festive period.
This guide is an invaluable resource, packed with insights that can significantly aid in your marketing planning efforts.
As you begin to adjust to the reality of 2025, it would be prudent to explore this guide, considering how to shape your strategy for the first major sales event of the year.
You can download TikTok’s Valentine’s Day marketing guide (with email sign-up) here.
