I love a good pun. Okay, who am I kidding? I¡¯m a big fan of the bad ones, too.
Halloween is the perfect holiday for marketers to get creative and let that punny side shine.
That¡¯s why I¡¯ve taken it u-PUN myself to create this PUN-believable list of puns to use in your marketing campaigns this spooky season.
The Ultimate List of Halloween Puns for Marketers
In each of the categories below, I¡¯ve selected my favorite marketing halloween puns from 2023 and included some additional ideas for inspiration.
Find un-BOO-lievably creative halloween puns for:
Marketing Campaigns
My 2023 Favorites: Hulu, Target, Yankee Candle
What I love (from left to right in the picture above):
- Hulu: The play on words is perfection, and not pursuing ¡°Huluween¡± would¡¯ve 100% been a missed opportunity. I love that Hulu compiles all of my Halloween favorites into one cleverly-named category for easy access.
- Target: With the nod to ¡°Hide and Seek,¡± Target¡¯s Halloween campaign is completely on theme. I love the creativity behind this boutique, and it¡¯s an effective way to re-advertise all of Target¡¯s seasonal products.
- Yankee Candle: It¡¯s candle season as much as it is spooky season. I love how Yankee Candle leans into Halloween with haunting imagery to promote their frighteningly good fragrances.
Halloween Puns for Marketing Campaigns
Great for: Product and content marketing, brand awareness, and social media
- If you¡¯ve got it, haunt it. Share your Halloween costumes with us using #[hashtag] for a chance to win this year¡¯s contest.
- It¡¯s the most wonderful time of the fear. Take a look at this year¡¯s Halloween line up.
- Don¡¯t let [insert common customer problem] become a nightmare. Book a call with us today.
- Ready to BOO it yourself? We have tons of DIY resources for your next project.
- Enjoy the ghoul times. Sit back and relax while we handle [insert service] for you.
- Eat, drink, and be scary. Check out our Halloween menu for some scary good treats.
- Harvest the magic of Halloween. We have all of your seasonal favorites in one place.
- Fangs for trusting us with your [insert customer need]. Check out our website for more resources.
- This Halloween event is spook-tacular. Get your tickets before it¡¯s too late.
- We¡¯ve got every trick or treat in the book to help you [insert audience goal].
- Let¡¯s get this party startled. Everything you need to host your best ghouls this Halloween.
- Get scary good at [insert task]. We can help.
- We¡¯re bringing the monster madness. Get excited about our new [insert product or service].
- Love at first bite. Browse your favorite Halloween treats.
- Don¡¯t get spooked by [insert common customer problem]. Let us handle it for you.
- It¡¯s a boo-tiful time of year to start [insert task].
- Thrills and chills. We¡¯ve got something for everyone.
- Hi, gourd-geous. Looking for the latest [insert category] hacks?
- Share this with your boo. [Insert activity] is great for groups of two or more.
- Trick or treat yourself. Try our new [insert product or service].
- We take the fear out of [insert common customer problem]. Learn more about what we have to offer.
- Have you been left hanging before? We promise we won¡¯t ghost you.
- Our [insert service] is guaranteed to come in candy.
- Let¡¯s pumpkin spice things up together this Halloween season.
- When it comes to [insert speciality], we¡¯re way ahead of the carve.
Discounts and Product Offers
My 2023 Favorites: eBay, PopSockets, Michaels
What I love (from left to right in the picture above):
- eBay: Okay, eBay really sold me with the quadruple pun action. I love how they really went for it to show customers they can find any and ¡°eerie¡± thing on eBay to celebrate Halloween this year.
- PopSockets: Sometimes simple can be the way to go, too. I love how straightforward this subject line is ¡ª there¡¯s a treat inside, and it happens to be the cutest Halloween-exclusive item.
- Michaels: Michaels is known for arts and crafts. I absolutely love the ¡°boo it yourself¡± play on words to point customers to their seasonal DIY products.
Halloween Puns for Discounts and Product Offers
Great for: Email marketing, websites and landing pages
- This offer is scary good. Get [x]% off your Halloween favorites.
- Here¡¯s $[x] off so you don¡¯t ghost us this Halloween.
- Can you boo-lieve these savings?
- We¡¯ve got what you need for the fright price.
- All treats, no tricks inside. We promise.
- Share this deal with your boo. Get [x]% off when you refer a friend.
- We¡¯re creepin¡¯ it real with these savings.
- Our Halloween sale is eerie-sistible.
- Trick or treat yourself this Halloween with $[x] off.
- This sale is boo-tiful. Shop while it lasts.
- Monster savings ahead. Shop now.
- [x]% off ¡ª now that¡¯s love at first fright.
- This discount is guaranteed to make you Hallo-SCREAM.
- Your witches have been granted. Get [x]% off through Halloween.
- Take a coffin break and browse our latest deals.
- PUMP-kin up the savings this Halloween.
- This offer is to die for. Open at your own risk.
- Don¡¯t get ghosted by this deal. Ends 10/31.
- These prices are sweeter than your favorite Halloween candy.
- Fang-tastic savings are in your future. [x]% off your Halloween faves.
- $[x] off your next purchase. That¡¯s the spirit.
- Deja BOO! We¡¯re back at it again with big Halloween savings.
- You handle the tricks. We¡¯ve got the treats this season.
- Nope, it¡¯s not witchful thinking. Shop [x]% off now.
- Check out this deal for a spooky good time.
- These prices are one word: Fa-BOO-lous.
- You don¡¯t have to believe in ghosts to believe in these savings.
- The best Halloween deals are fright here.
- We think $[x] off your next purchase is pretty ghoul.
- Spooktacular savings delivered right to your inbox.
- Our Halloween sale is so good, it¡¯s scary.
- Boo you believe in $[x] off?
- This offer ends the night-mare before Halloween.
- Now these are savings you can feel gourd about.
- Beware of missing this Halloween sale. Get [x]% off your favorites.
Just For Fun
Halloween Candy Puns
- Trick or treat yourself to some candy.
- You¡¯re goblin up all the candy.
- It¡¯s un-candy how good your Halloween costume is.
- I¡¯ve seen every trick (or treat) in the book.
- You don¡¯t have to sugar coat it.
- I have a feeling this will come in candy.
- This Halloween candy tastes as good as it spells.
- Love at first bite.
- I couldn¡¯t scare less about cavities.
- Howl much candy did you get this year?
Pumpkin Puns
- Are you pumped for Halloween?
- These jack-o-lanterns are gourd-geous.
- Now that¡¯s squash goals.
- Gourd big or go home.
- Going to carve out some time for trick or treating.
- Let¡¯s pump-kin it up.
- Oh my gourd-ness, I love Halloween.
- We¡¯ll give you pumpkin to talk about.
- Gourd vibes only.
- I¡¯ll patch you later.
Random Halloween Puns
- Yas, Hallow-queen.
- Bugs and hisses for all who celebrate.
- Time to get this party startled.
- Ghouls just want to have fun.
- I don¡¯t have a scare in the world.
- More mummy, more problems.
- We can always count on Halloween to lift our spirits.
- I just need some zombie to love.
- You used to call me on my skel-phone.
- I have a few ghost puns, but they¡¯re not very ghoul.
- Hocus focus on the good things in life.
- Oh my gourd-ness, you scared me.
- Hi, boo-tiful.
- I just got ghosted.
- This is going to be a great Halloween, I can feel it in my bones.
- I love that for ghoul.
- Be scareful out there.
- I¡¯m creepin¡¯ it real.
- Just trying to be transparent with you.
- Witching you a happy Halloween.
Have a PUN-derful Halloween
I hope this list inspires you to be the punniest marketer you can be.