This week, we’re helping you get a head start on holiday marketing and your 2026 strategy.

We’ve got…

• Fresh AI prompt ideas to supercharge your holiday campaigns

• New data that shows what small businesses are planning for next year

• Festive and creative Thanksgiving social media post ideas

• Attention-grabbing holiday giveaway examples

39 AI prompts to power your holiday marketing

The holidays are the busiest—and most competitive—time of year for marketers. Planning, producing, and promoting all that seasonal content will stretch even the most organized team a little thin.

That’s where AI comes in. With the right holiday-specific prompts, you can generate festive, on-brand marketing content for every channel in a flash.

We’ve pre-written 39 fill-in-the-blank AI prompts designed to create holiday social media posts, email copy, visual assets, and seasonal strategies. You’ll even find some quick tips to help you refine your own prompts.

Get all the holiday marketing AI prompts and tips >>

What trends will shape small business marketing in 2026?

For starters, they’ll include much smarter spending, sharper ad targeting, and a growing focus on organic visibility (see: more SMBs investing in SEO than ever before).

But that’s just the beginning.

LocaliQ’s latest Small Business Marketing Trends Report reveals how more than 300 businesses are adjusting budgets, testing new channels, and evolving their strategies for 2026. This quick read breaks down the 10 biggest insights you’ll want to know before finalizing your own marketing plan.

See the 10 key trends shaping 2026 marketing >>

Want to see all the exclusive data and learn what small businesses are planning for 2026? Download the full report directly here.

How will you sell-ebrate Thanksgiving on social media?

Thanksgiving is one of the best times to connect with your audience before the holiday rush. From fun trivia posts to gratitude messages and seasonal contests, this guide is packed with creative ways to make your social media stand out all November long.

You’ll also find hashtag ideas, ready-to-use examples, and tips for turning Thanksgiving engagement into real end-of-year revenue.

Gobble up these Thanksgiving social media ideas and examples >>

Holiday giveaway ideas to reach all your holiday marketing goals

Giveaways are a proven way to attract attention, reward loyal customers, and bring new followers into your brand’s orbit. They can be even more potent during the holidays, when people are in the spirit of giving and getting gifts.

This post rounds up 16 examples of creative holiday giveaways, like charitable contests and social media challenges. In it, you’ll get real-world inspiration and easy-to-follow ideas you can tailor to your business, no matter your size or industry.

Find your next great holiday giveaway idea >>

30 proven ways to promote your business (no matter your budget)

There’s no one-size-fits-all marketing strategy for promoting a business. What works for you depends on your audience, industry, and, of course, your budget.

The good news is you have plenty of options available. We’ve curated and simplified the most effective promotional tactics and channels out there so you can find the perfect fit.

Whether you’re DIY-ing your promo plan or looking to expand into new channels, these ideas will help you reach more customers in a way that’s best for your brand.

Explore all the promotional strategies >>

Rob Glover Senior Copywriter LocaliQ