Christmas Press Show

What is the Christmas Press Show?

The Christmas Press Show, held on the 9th September, is the UK’s leading retail event for the media. Providing 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.

Benefits of showcasing include

Wishlist Awards

complimentary entry for five products
Stand out media exposure

opportunities with some of the UKs leading media
Broadcast opportunities

for leading retail and key business spokespeople
Product sampling

for hundreds of media under one roof in one day
Secure coverage opportunities

up to three months ahead of Christmas
Personal media scanners

to easily collect media contact details for follow-ups
Transport covered

for attending journalists, increasing turnout

Key Facts & Figures

80%cost saving vs hosting an individual press event

400+brands and retailers champion the show

700+media in attendance each year

120+media meetings on average per PR team

90+PR agencies utilise the platform to support their clients

1:1access with hundreds of key media decision-makers

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Brands

Retailers

PR Agencies

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!”
Head of Marketing

“Attending the Christmas Press Show is a fantastic experience and a huge success for our brand. From start to finish, the day exceeded expectations. The response was phenomenal. Our stand was so busy all throughout the day. We met over 700 journalists and influencers - including leading names from BBC Breakfast, ITV This Morning, The Telegraph, Good Housekeeping, HELLO! - we were blown away by the standard of journalists in attendance.

The event gave us the perfect platform to showcase everything from festive décor and beauty to toys and gifting, home and grocery. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the excitement generated will fuel coverage throughout the Christmas period and beyond”
Editor

“I think everyone brought their A game today and each pitch was energised and filled with relevant products. It made me want to revisit even brands I knew well.”
Head of PR

“We absolutely love attending the Christmas Press Show each year, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! The team at CIJ Group are so helpful, and the event has allowed us to connect with amazing journalists and influencers. We've seen some fantastic coverage as a result of the show, and we'd highly recommend it to any brands and PRs!”
Head of Affiliates

“The Christmas Press Show is not only the official start of Christmas planning for me but also, in terms of connections made and content ideas gathered, the most productive few hours of my year. Post-covid with most of us working remotely, the big question with these kind of events is always 'is it really worth the time away from my desk' and every year it absolutely is. I've met many PRs over the years at this show who I now work with regularly, but every year I come back buzzing with ideas on the shape of our content plans for the next few months. Also, it's just festive and fun!”

Our Case Studies

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Beloved high street retailer Hobbycraft made the most of the Christmas Press Show to launch its nationwide store initiative.

Smart cutting machine and crafting industry leaders Cricut have used CIJ Group’s PR events as a cornerstone of its PR strategy for 4+ years, due to the coverage opportunities garnered as a result.