Christmas holidays are a time for small businesses to plan and reflect.
Planning media stories early provides a better chance to execute them.
Business owners can start by reviewing the last year and thanking their clients.
Creating lists on predictions and trends relevant to the upcoming year can pique media interest.
Associating your business with themes such as climate change or sustainable finance can be a good strategy.
A new generation, Generation Beta, is coming in 2025. Businesses can advertise their compatibility with different age groups.
Promoting upcoming events early and featuring interesting speakers can get the media involved.
Connecting your business with prominent events and adopting a 'charity of the year' can lead to increased local media coverage and also builds team morale and attracts better more engaged staff.