
Valentine’s Day Advertising Guide: From Inspiration to Execution
Valentine’s Day 2025: Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it. It’s one of the top five most hyped holidays in the US, and consumers are ready to spend a jaw-dropping $26 billion on it.
That’s right – 59% of the world’s romantics (and maybe a few guilty procrastinators) are gearing up to celebrate. And in the US alone, people are shelling out an average of $194 per person. Where’s all this money going? Online shopping, of course – 40% of folks are clicking ‘Buy Now’ on love-themed everything.
The numbers don’t lie. The market’s hot, the wallets are open, and you’ve got a chance to swoop in and grab your share.
But hold up – before we dive into the juiciest marketing hacks to dominate Valentine’s Day, here’s some quick inspiration to help you craft campaigns that make Cupid jealous:
Valentine’s Day Fast Facts
🩶 Date of Valentine’s Day: February 14 🩶
🩶 Observed for more than 1,500 years 🩶
🩶 A day to celebrate romance, love, and affection 🩶
🩶 The 5th most celebrated holiday in the USA 🩶
🩶 44% of Valentine’s shoppers will spend money on candy 🩶
🩶 Experience as a gift on the rise 🩶
Countries Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Sure, lots of countries celebrate Valentine’s Day, but let’s be real – not all of them are dropping serious cash on it. If you’re geotargeting, focus on the heavy hitters – these are the countries where love isn’t just in the air, it’s in the budget:
🇺🇲 USA
🇨🇦 Canada
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇬🇧 UK
🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇺 Australia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇹 Italy
Verticals
Let’s not overcomplicate things – if you’re in the Dating, Adult or E-commerce game, Valentine’s Day is your Super Bowl. This is prime time to run a discount or promo that actually gets people to take action.
Here’s a pro tip: slap a countdown clock or some urgency widgets on your landing page. Why? Because nothing makes people hit ‘Buy Now’ faster than the fear of missing out. Make them feel the clock ticking, and watch them rush to seal the deal.
User Interest
Valentine’s Day isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is your targeting. Sure, the advertiser platform gives you a million interest options – but here’s the catch: romance comes in all shapes, sizes, and hobbies.
To crush it, you’ve got to get specific about who you’re after. Targeting single men? Think iGaming and Sports. Not every Valentine’s vibe is candlelit dinners and roses – some guys just want to win big or cheer louder.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
We all love to experience things. No, not those experiences – we’re talking about meaningful, gift-worthy ones.
Here’s the deal: nearly a third of consumers plan to gift experiences for Valentine’s Day, and most of those purchases happen online. That’s your golden ticket.
Want to crush it? Get laser-focused on who sees your ad and which website category it hits. And if it fits your business, don’t shy away from enabling campaigns to accept adult traffic – it’s a powerhouse vertical this time of year.
Popular Gifts for 2025
According to the Statista, the top gifts in 2025 are anticipated to be:
Top Ad Formats
Let’s talk ad formats. We’ve got a killer love potion brewing to boost your ROAS, no matter your strategy. Pro tip: use all the formats. Seriously, don’t leave options on the table – it’s the best way to maximize returns.
Now, here’s the reality check: Valentine’s Day is a battlefield. Ad placement gets crazy competitive, so you’ve got to play it smart. That’s why pop-under ads and interstitial ads should be your secret weapons.
Pop-Under Ads
Think of these as the cool, subtle cousin of the pop-up. While pop-ups scream in your face, pop-unders do their thing quietly – they appear under the user’s current browser window. The result? Your ad gets noticed without annoying people. It’s standout marketing without the side-eye.
Interstitial Ads
These bad boys are all about balance. They’re one of our top performers because they let you grab attention without ruining someone’s browsing flow. And let’s be real, during Valentine’s Day, when ads are coming in hot from every angle, intrusive marketing is a straight-up turnoff.
Even if your ad placement is genius, obnoxious ads are a one-way ticket to losing customers (and cash). You don’t want that, and neither do we. Interstitials are your happy medium – smooth browsing for your audience, high-converting results for you. Win-win.
Valentine’s Day is when significant others are pushed to get creative with their romance – so why not do the same with your ads? The more unique and engaging your campaign is, the more likely it’ll grab attention, drive clicks, and land those conversions.
You’ve got this! Happy Valentine’s Day, and good luck crushing your campaign goals this season.
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Brandon Povilaitis
Content Manager, Adcash
Whether it’s a word or a frame, I’ll make it hit where it counts. When there’s a story worth telling – on pages, screens, or anywhere in between. From the rhythm of a killer script to the design detail that makes it all pop, I’ve got the eye, the pen, and the touch.
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| on January 30, 2025 at 12:26 am
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