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AFL Grand Final

Flash Sale Wishlist Frenzy

Region:
Industry:
Retail
Sep 2025

Campaign Concept

Theme: “Score Big Before the Final Siren!”
Hook: Your wishlist faves are going on flash sale during the AFL Grand Final — grab them before time’s up!

How it Works:

  1. Merchants set up flash sale pricing on selected products.

  2. Shoppers with these items in their wishlists get real-time alerts as soon as the sale goes live.

  3. Flash sale runs for a few hours only, during or leading up to the AFL Grand Final.

Shoppers race to grab deals before the clock runs out.

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Industries Best Suited For

Fashion & Apparel

Apparel brands catering to sports fans, streetwear labels, and merchandise retailers. Especially relevant for those launching limited drops or seasonal fan collections around major sporting events.

Electronics & Accessories

Consumer electronics brands, personal audio device makers, and smart gadget companies. Perfect for brands promoting lifestyle tech that enhances entertainment and game day experiences.

Outdoor & Sports

Outdoor lifestyle brands, sporting goods retailers, and BBQ or tailgating gear manufacturers. Great for businesses that align with outdoor gatherings, watch parties, and fan-centric social events.

Footwear

Sneaker brands, athletic footwear retailers, and casual shoe companies. Especially suited for brands tying releases to team colors, event collaborations, or limited-time offers.

Snack & Beverage Brands

Snack food companies, beverage brands, and party supply businesses. Ideal for those offering bundled packs, game night specials, or themed seasonal promotions tied to sports events.

Why This Campaign Could Work

Event-Led Urgency

The AFL Grand Final is a huge cultural moment in Australia — pairing it with a limited-time flash sale taps into the hype and creates serious urgency.

Wishlist-Driven Targeting

Instead of blanket discounts, this campaign focuses on wishlist items, targeting high-intent shoppers who’ve already shown interest — making them far more likely to convert quickly.

Time-Limited FOMO

With a flash sale timed to coincide with the game’s peak buzz, shoppers get a clear “act now or miss out” message. Combine this with price drops and real-time wishlist alerts for maximum impact.

Local Sporting Relevance

This campaign aligns perfectly with a major national event, making it timely, culturally relevant, and highly engaging for Aussie shoppers.

This campaign aligns perfectly with a major national event, making it timely, culturally relevant, and highly engaging for Aussie shoppers.

Email & SMS Templates

Campaign Kick-Off Email

To:
firstReceiver@sample.com
Cc
Bcc
Subject:
🏉 AFL Grand Final Flash Sale is Here!

Your Wishlist Just Scored a Big Win

Your wishlist faves are officially on sale — for a limited time only! Grab them now before the final siren sounds.

Shop the Flash Sale
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Flash Sale Reminder

To:
firstReceiver@sample.com
Cc
Bcc
Subject:
⏰ Final Siren’s Almost Here — Don’t Miss Out!

These Wishlist Picks Won’t Wait

Time’s running out to score big on your wishlist favourites. This AFL Grand Final Flash Sale is ending soon!

Shop Now Before It’s Gone
EMAIL TEMPLATE

Flash Sale Start:

⚡ Wishlist Alert! Your picks are on sale
👉 [link]

SMS TEMPLATE.

Flash Sale End Reminder:

🏉 Final Siren’s about to blow! Last chance

👉 [link]

 SMS TEMPLATE.
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Social Media Promo Ideas

Countdown Stories

“3 Hours Left to Score These Deals!”. Use Instagram Stories and countdown stickers to build urgency as the sale window narrows. Rotate between product highlights, deal reminders, and timers to drive FOMO in real time.

Live Match Updates + Flash Sale Reminders

Tie Real-Time Events to Surprise Discounts. Post engaging match commentary or score updates and sync them with time-limited flash sales. For example, “Every goal = 10% off for 10 minutes!” to keep fans checking back often.

Winner Shoutouts / Fastest Purchase Reactions

Celebrate Speedy Shoppers and Game Day MVPs. Highlight early buyers, fastest cart checkouts, or most creative UGC with shoutouts and reactions. Builds community and encourages friendly competition among followers.

Hashtags

Drive Participation & Track Engagement. Incorporate campaign-specific hashtags like: #AFLSale – General sale awareness #FinalSirenDeals – Last-chance promotions #ScoreYourWishlist – Wishlist-to-cart campaigns Encourage shoppers to use them for a chance to be featured or win a prize.

Campaign Timeline

5 Days Before

Tease the flash sale, encourage wishlist activity.

1 Day Before

Send wishlist reminders — “Your picks could go on sale tomorrow!”

Game Day (Morning)

Announce flash sale timing.

Game Day (Kickoff)

Launch flash sale, send real-time alerts.

Game Day (1 Hour Left)

Launch flash sale, send real-time alerts.

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