Holiday Press Release Tips

Learn tips for sharing your news during the busy last quarter of the year.

Sharing Your Seasonal News During the Holidays

The holiday shopping season generates the highest consumer spending of the year. Distributing your news and securing media coverage during this period is vital for boosting end-of-year revenue. With several key holidays motivating consumers, a well-crafted release sharing promotions, shopping guides, or trends can create the buzz you need. 

Infographic: When to Share Holiday News

 

Create Holiday Headlines with Shopping Events 

The last three months of the year, the holiday season, is the busiest shopping period, with consumers eagerly seeking gifts, discounts, and deals. It’s also a critical time to activate your marketing and PR strategies, alerting the masses to your shopping news. 

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    Pre-Black Friday Sales

  • woman going through a doorway with a shopping bag

    Black Friday Sales

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    Small Business Saturday Sales

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    Cyber Monday Sales

  • hand holding shopping bags

    Last-Minute Holiday Sales

Seasonal News Release Examples

Inspiration for Your Holiday Release

Browse these holiday press release examples to spark creativity and inspire effective messaging. In addition to the ideas above, consider sharing festive recipes or seasonal drink ideas to engage your audience, or craft a release with holiday travel tips or destination recommendations. 

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Example of a holiday press release published to Business Wire by Macy's
Crafting Your Holiday Announcement 

Turn Your Press Release into Breaking News

As you prepare your press release, don’t forget the basics during the holiday hustle and bustle. It’s worth it to spend some time wordsmithing your headline, add a quote, include eye-catching visuals, and take advantage of Business Wire’s built-in engagement features to maximize visibility and engagement.

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Top Tips for Sending Holiday Press Releases

Holiday PR Made Simple

Create Holiday Headlines with Shopping Events

Make your holiday news sparkle with a press release that’s built to shine with media, in search, and AI. From drafting to distribution, we’ve mapped out seven simple steps to boost visibility, connect with your audience, and drive results.   

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Tracking Your ROI 

Generate Revenue with Your Holiday News 

Distributing a press release builds awareness and interest in your news. Track results by adding relevant keywords, creating UTM tracking links, and creating a dedicated landing page. When you distribute your news with Business Wire, you also get detailed analytics reports to help you track your success.

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