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Guess the Wishlist Contest

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Industry:
Retail
Oct 2025

Campaign Concept

Theme: Guess the Wishlist Contest
Hook: This Halloween, don’t just dress up — play psychic. Share your wishlist and challenge someone to guess what’s on it. If they guess right, you both win.

How it Works:

  • Shoppers create and share their wishlist via a “Guess the Wishlist” link.

  • The recipient receives a prompt to guess what their friend/partner has wishlisted.

  • They choose from a Halloween or fall-themed product collection.

  • If they guess right (or close), both sender and guesser get a reward (e.g., store credit, coupon, or prize entry).

Bonus: feature winning duos on your site or social to drive community feel.

Industries Best Suited For

Fashion & Apparel

Themed outfits, cozywear, and fall staples make perfect wishlist contest items — easy to guess and fun to win.

Beauty

Halloween makeup kits, bold lipstick shades, or skincare bundles often appear on personal wishlists and are fun for gift-giving.

Home Decor

Pumpkin-scented candles, spooky mugs, or seasonal tableware give shoppers memorable wishlist moments.

Gifts & Lifestyle

Plushies, books, mugs, novelty games — these make for shareable and guessable wishlist picks.

Why This Campaign Could Work

Interactive, Social Fun

Halloween is about surprise, mystery, and imagination. This contest turns that spirit into a playful brand interaction, encouraging shoppers to engage with their friends in a way that’s both fun and shoppable.

Shared Gifting & Co-Shopping Angle

Encouraging wishlist sharing builds a habit of using wishlists not just for personal tracking — but for social gifting. This preps your audience for the holiday season, when gift-based conversions are highest.

Gamification = Delight

Turning wishlisting into a guessing game makes it more emotionally engaging. Adding a treat — like a discount or giveaway — creates positive reinforcement and repeat behavior.

Perfect Holiday Lead-In

This lighthearted Halloween campaign plants the seed for thoughtful gifting. It sparks curiosity and wishlist building just in time for November and December sales.

This lighthearted Halloween campaign plants the seed for thoughtful gifting. It sparks curiosity and wishlist building just in time for November and December sales.

Email & SMS Templates

Kick-Off Email

To:
firstReceiver@sample.com
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Subject:
🧙‍♀️ Can You Guess Their Wishlist This Halloween?

Play Psychic — And Win a Treat!

This Halloween, magic meets mystery. Share your wishlist and challenge someone to guess what you’ve been eyeing. If they get it right? You both get a spooky surprise!

Start the Game
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Reminder Email

To:
firstReceiver@sample.com
Cc
Bcc
Subject:
⏳ Last Chance to Win a Wishlist Treat!

The Witching Hour is Almost Here…

Don’t miss out on this Halloween guessing game. There’s still time to share your wishlist — or make your best guess and score a treat!

Join the Contest
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🧙 “Guess the Wishlist” is live! Share your picks or guess theirs to win treats 👉 [link]

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⏳ Time’s almost up! Can you guess their wishlist item? Don’t miss your shot 👉 [link]

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Social Media Promo Ideas

Launch Reel – “Play Psychic”

Show a shopper sharing their wishlist with the prompt: “Can you guess what I picked?” followed by the big reveal.

Interactive Story Polls

Let followers vote: “Which wishlist item do you think they picked — spooky socks or scented candles?”

Winner Shoutouts

Share duos who guessed right with a quote: “She guessed my wishlist! We both got gift cards 🎁 #WishlistWin”

Branded Hashtags

#GuessTheWishlist #PsychicShopper #HalloweenWishlist #TreatNotTrick

Campaign Timeline

Oct 20

Announce the “Guess the Wishlist” Contest, enable sharing functionality

Oct 25

Mid-campaign reminder, spotlight participants and encourage shares

Oct 30

Final push to submit guesses or share wishlists before Halloween

Oct 31

Contest closes — announce winners and share highlights across channels

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