The eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah celebrates light, tradition, and togetherness. The winter holiday offers brands a unique opportunity to connect authentically with Jewish audiences through inclusive, culturally sensitive influencer campaigns. The following blog will guide marketers on planning, executing, and measuring a successful Hanukkah creator campaign that drives engagement and builds brand trust.
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Let’s explore the essential steps to crafting a Hanukkah campaign that celebrates the holiday with authenticity and creativity.
Understand the Meaning and Timing of Hanukkah
Hanukkah dates vary annually but usually fall in late November or December – be sure to plan content so that creators or social media managers have time to post content throughout the eight days.
Hanukkah is not simply “Jewish Christmas.” The holiday centers on light, miracles, family, and gratitude. When planning your Hannukkah creator campaigns, be sure to recognize diversity within Jewish audiences—some celebrate in traditional ways, while others do so more culturally. Campaigns should honor both.
- Example: A skincare brand could celebrate “glow” and “light” as metaphors tied to Hanukkah’s story, showing cultural relevance without appropriation.
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Define Your Campaign Goals and KPIs
When planning your Hanukkah creator campaign, be sure to clarify your primary objectives: awareness, conversions, community engagement, or brand sentiment. Additionally, identify measurable metrics such as reach, engagement rate, clicks, or user-generated content (UGC).
- Match goals with influencer types:
- Nano/micro creators for niche community engagement.
- Mid-tier/macro influencers for broader reach.
- Example: A food brand may aim for a 15% engagement rate through recipe collaborations featuring Hanukkah staples like latkes or sufganiyot.
- Pro tip: Use a mix of evergreen and holiday-specific metrics to measure long-term brand affinity.
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Find the Right Jewish Creators and Partners
When looking for the right partners, prioritize creators who authentically celebrate Hanukkah or engage Jewish audiences year-round. Vetting for cultural alignment will be key in planning your Hannukkah creator campaign. Avoid tokenism by partnering with creators whose values match the brand’s inclusivity goals. Consider using influencer databases or agencies specializing in diverse creators.
- Content fit examples:
- Jewish lifestyle influencers sharing family traditions.
- Food creators doing Hanukkah cooking demos.
- DIY or decor influencers showing menorah setups or festive home aesthetics.
Encourage creators to tell their personal Hanukkah stories—this fosters trust and emotional resonance. This will also add the needed authenticity to your Hannukkah creator campaigns.
- Case reference: Many brands (such as Etsy and Target) have spotlighted Jewish creators for authentic holiday storytelling, emphasizing handmade gifts and family traditions.
Craft a Creative, Culturally Respectful Campaign Concept
Ensure your theme aligns with Hanukkah’s core values: light, community, perseverance, and giving. Avoid mixing Hannakuh up with other winter holidays, and be sure to focus on what makes Hannakuh special.
- Campaign ideas:
- #ShareTheLight: Invite creators to post how they bring light into others’ lives.
- Eight Days of Giving: Partner with eight creators, each highlighting a charitable cause or meaningful gift.
- Hanukkah Glow-Up: Beauty brands showcasing “radiance” or “illumination” tied to the Festival of Lights.
- Avoid clichés or religious symbolism misused for marketing (e.g., confusing menorahs with Christmas decor). Be sure to encourage a storytelling format—Reels, TikToks, carousels, and blogs sharing real-life holiday experiences. Provide creative freedom for your Hannukkah creator campaigns while offering brand guidelines to maintain tone, accuracy, and sensitivity.
Timing, Content Calendar, and Posting Strategy
- Launch teaser content 1–2 weeks before Hanukkah to build anticipation.
- Schedule creator posts across all eight nights, highlighting different aspects (food, family, gifts, reflection). Each night should align with your overall branding or vibe while offering new content for the evening.
- Coordinate a blend of short-form video (TikTok, Reels) and static content (Instagram posts, Pinterest boards). Encourage creators to engage in real-time during the holiday—lighting candles, cooking, or celebrating with loved ones.
- Use branded hashtags and UGC prompts to drive community participation (e.g., “Show us your light!”).
Amplify and Repurpose Creator Content
Throughout your Hannukkah creator campaigns, ensure that you re-share top-performing creator posts on your brand’s social media and website.
- Compile a Hanukkah highlight reel for Instagram or TikTok.
- Use paid amplification to boost high-performing posts during the holiday window.
- Repurpose authentic creator content for:
- Future Jewish Heritage Month campaigns
- Email newsletters
- “Customer story” features
Always tag and credit creators—show respect and build ongoing partnerships beyond the campaign, both during the Hannukkah season and throughout the rest of the year.
Measure Success and Learn for Next Year
As you wrap up your Hannukkah creator campaign, evaluate quantitative data (engagement, reach, conversion) and qualitative insights (audience comments, sentiment).
Be sure to assess cultural reception: Was the campaign perceived as authentic and inclusive? Consider feedback, whether from your comments section or from the audience. Go a step further and gather creator feedback for continuous improvement. Document what worked—specific post types, timing, tone—for next year’s Hanukkah or other faith-based campaigns. Highlight success stories internally and externally to reinforce your brand’s commitment to meaningful representation.
Conclusion
Reiterate that a successful Hanukkah creator campaign celebrates community, light, and authenticity—not just seasonal sales. Encourage brands to embrace inclusive marketing as a long-term strategy, not a one-off holiday effort.
Partner with diverse creators and shine a light on stories that matter this Hanukkah—and all year long.
This article was written by Ava Fischer
