EP 53: It’s Not Too Late: Your 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Email + SMS Playbook

Didn’t plan your BFCM campaigns yet? You’re not alone (and it’s not too late).

In this episode, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond walk you through a flexible, week-by-week playbook for Black Friday and Cyber Monday that any ecommerce brand can execute… fast.

They break down how to start strong, end smarter, and turn Q4 buyers into long-term customers using email and SMS. From offer strategy to channel orchestration, this episode is packed with tactical advice for brands who want to finish the year profitably without burning out their list.

EP 53: It’s Not Too Late: Your 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Email + SMS Playbook

Here's what we're diving into:

- How to choose your BFCM launch lane: Early Bird, Core Week, or Late Burst

- 4 proven offer types that drive margin, not just clicks

- The 3-step pre-launch flow to warm your list before Black Friday

- How to plan your “encore” for post-sale revenue lift

- Why Cyber Monday should be your retention moment, not a rerun

- Best timing for email + SMS and how to orchestrate both together

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00:00 Welcome to The Show

01:36 Introduction to the Black Friday Cyber Monday Playbook

03:06 Mindset Shift: BFCM as a Season

03:59 Flexible Start Framework for BFCM

06:31 Offer Archetypes and Strategies

15:13 The Role of Email and SMS in BFCM

18:59 Aligning BFCM with Business Goals

20:19 Final Thoughts and Recap

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