Media

Supporting media across the UK

CIJ Group’s events support media from across the UK to meet brands and retailers ahead of key dates in the retail calendar. For busy journalists, broadcasters, editors and producers, meeting brands in one place provides a time efficient way to meet PRs and hear about the latest product launches and bestsellers. It’s a great opportunity to meet with the brands you know and love, as well as discover new ones. Our events take place throughout the year to facilitate both short-lead and long-lead media to assist with discovering content for gift guides, shopping features, reviews and product round-ups.

Christmas Press Show

The Christmas Press Show is a one-day London showcase welcoming hundreds of media, freelancers and influencers to network with a varied line up of brands and retailers whilst discovering their products and latest collections. Verified members of the media are invited to curate months’ worth of content within one day at the Christmas Press Show.

The Christmas Press Show

Virtual Power Pitching

Power Pitching’s series of 20+ events throughout the year invites national journalists to virtually meet in small groups with PRs from industry or event specific brands and retailers. Within each 1-hour virtual event, journalists will be pitched to leading brands & retailers, learning about their predicted best sellers ahead of key gifting occasions.

Power Pitching

Key event benefits

Face-to-face

time with a curated selection of brands, retailers and key spokespeople
Time-efficient

content sourcing, reducing the need for multiple individual meetings
Opportunities

to discover new launches, trends, exclusive previews and story ideas
Build connections

with PRs from household brands and major retailers
Access to

expert insights, commentary and interview opportunities
Ability to submit

journo requests and have pitches tailored to your needs and editorial calendars
Hands-on

experience with products for review segments
Potential for bespoke

collaborations, partnerships, and follow-up opportunities

Register your interest in our upcoming events

Lifestyle Christmas Gifting

17th September 2026

60 mins

Showcase your products that elevate everyday living and are perfect for gifting, from seasonal decor collections to gifts ideal for every occasion. Let journalists witness the essence of your brand and discover the secrets to living in style.

Christmas Toys

30th September 2026

90 mins

Make Christmas more playful by pitching-in your top products for Christmas to the national media. From fun-for-all-the-family board games to the latest licensed toys. Our national media friends are giddy with excitement to discover the latest graze-driven toys.

Christmas Food & Drink

1st October 2026

60 mins

Delight the nation's taste buds and savour the sweet success of the holiday season by presenting your delicious dishes, foodie gifts, and seasonal drinks to journalists who are ready to indulge in the flavours of Christmas. Ensure your culinary creations are at the top of every shopping list this year.

Christmas Home & Gift

8th October 2026

60 mins

Deck the halls with your seasonal Christmas gifting ranges, from Christmas decor to dining essentials to gifts ideal for all recipients. Make homes merry and bright this season by securing coverage in national publications

Tech & Gadgets

14th October 2026

60 mins

Launch your gadgets into the hands of the national media and blow them away with your must-have technology. From smart home appliances helping to make everyday tasks a breeze, to the latest innovations in beauty advancements, the media is ready to uncover your developments and promote them far and wide.

Christmas Mother & Baby

15th October 2026

60 mins

Cut through the noise and ensure your products are what mothers are shouting about this Christmas. From pampering the new mums, to personalised pj’s for babies, our carefully curated media are returning for our hugely popular Mother & Baby Power Pitching event just in time for Christmas.

Black Friday Offers

4th November 2026

60 mins

Take on Black Friday like never before and sell-in your products to the national media so consumers are prepared to ready, set, shop on the 27th November! Showcase your unbeatable deals and irresistible offers to top journalists and stand out during the Black Friday shopping extravaganza.

Health & Wellness

2nd December 2026

60 mins

Shake away the January blues and make sure your products are a New Year health and wellness musthave. From fitness accessories to mindfulness books, sustainable beauty products to new experiences, the national media want to hear from a wide range of brands and retailers about products that’ll help kickstart the New Year on a high.

The Christmas Press Show

The Christmas Press Show is the UK’s leading retail event for the media, which provides one destination for hundreds of journalists, broadcasters, producers, and editors to meet with a multitude of brands and retailers showcasing their new launches and seasonal product ranges.

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09/09/2026

What attendees say about us

Producer

“Another fantastic Power Pitching event organised by CIJ Group. Great brands and products showcased through a seamlessly organised online session. A really brilliant way to research and connect with brands, thank you!”
Senior Production Journalist

“I’m such a big fan of the Power Pitching events as they offer maximum returns for a minimum time commitment. I have been introduced to some unique and fun products and some amazing brands that have gone on to feature in our gift guides. I have also formed some really meaningful connections with PRs I would never otherwise have met. As a journalist based outside London, I can’t always make it to many in-person events so this is the ideal alternative.”
Lifestyle Journalist

“Great use of an hour finding out about new products.”