Sell it now: Shop local

Holiday retail sales are expected to increase 7-9 percent over last year, totaling up to $1.3 trillion from November to January, according to Deloitte. With supply chain and inventory disruptions encouraging consumers to shop early this holiday season, turn to your MCC Libraries for ads, images, pages, section covers, editorial features and more to put local businesses in the spotlight, starting now! 

• Self-Promotion Layouts - New designs to promote your publication as an essential local resource to readers and advertisers this holiday shopping season, plus additional content for Campaigns & Classified subscribers
• Local Shopping Contest - Promotional and winner announcement layouts for a “Christmas Codeword Shopping Stroll & Scavenger Hunt” and more local contest ideas
• “Shop Early, Shop Local” Page - Full-page Marketplace layout featuring individual spec ads for jewelry, kids’ gifts, beauty gifts, electronics and more
• Holiday Shopping Ads & Images - Easy-to-customize specs and images to target all types of retailers, including “shop early” headings and ad layouts
• Small Businesses - While Small Business Saturday® is a registered trademark of American Express, you’ll find plenty of content to create promotions for local business around this event on Nov. 27 or Plaid Friday on Nov. 26 this year 
• Ready-to-Run Articles - Holiday shopping-focused features for filling sections or pages and attracting advertisers
• Be sure to check your MCC Creative Library for more fresh Christmastime content releases in the coming weeks! 

+ Add-On Options:

• “Shop Local” Special Section – Fully-written, designed and ready to pitch with ad spots in place
  Print | Website
• Digital “Shop Local” Products  
  Ready to implement for fast online sales, readership and revenue
  Website | Directory | Ad Directory

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