The holiday season is here — but if you think you missed your window to pitch the media, think again.
On this week’s episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims, PR Strategist and Founder of Brandinc PR in Austin, TX, breaks down what you can STILL pitch and land before the year ends. Whether you’re a small business, expert, or brand looking to secure last-minute media coverage for the holidays, this episode gives you the angles, strategies, and timing you need.
If you’re based in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, or anywhere nationwide, these tips can help you stand out in a crowded season and secure meaningful press that drives visibility and engagement.
🎙️ Episode Highlights: What You’ll Learn
In this short episode, high-value episode, Brandi shares:
✅ Why It’s Not Too Late to Pitch Holiday Stories
Many entrepreneurs assume holiday pitching wraps in August — but local, regional, and digital outlets are still looking for timely content leading into December. Brandi shares where the opportunities still exist and why now is a prime moment to pitch.
🎁 3 Holiday Story Angles You Can Still Land
You’ll learn the three types of holiday stories that media outlets are actively booking right now:
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Heart + Humanity Stories
Community impact pieces, feel-good features, giving-back spotlights, and stories that amplify local change makers. -
Holiday Stress, Wellness & Lifestyle Support
Mental health experts, therapists, coaches, financial experts, and family support voices are in high demand during the holiday season. -
Small Business & Money-Focused Angles
Local business features, Small Business Saturday tie-ins, year-end financial advice, and trending consumer behavior topics that newsrooms love.
🌟 How to Avoid the Holiday “Noise”
Brandi shares her #1 strategy to help your pitch stand out in a saturated season. (Spoiler: Timeliness and specificity are your best friends right now.)
📍 Why This Matters for Small Businesses & Experts
Whether you’re in media-heavy markets like Austin, Dallas, New York, or LA, or you’re building visibility in your local region, holiday storylines are one of the best ways to get featured quickly — especially for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, nonprofits, lifestyle brands, and service-based businesses.
End-of-year media coverage helps you:
✨ Build brand trust
📈 Increase visibility before Q1 launches
💬 Strengthen your story and PR presence
📰 Position yourself as a go-to expert for 2026
🔊 Listen to the Episode
Tune into this 15-minute episode for a fast, actionable PR strategy boost you can implement today.
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📍 Based in Austin?
Brandinc PR proudly supports entrepreneurs, executives, and brands across Texas — including Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and OKC — with media strategy, PR consulting, and visibility campaigns designed to amplify your story in a crowded marketplace.
🚨 Coming Next Week: Holiday Pitching Resource Drop
If you want a plug-and-play resource with actual pitch angles, templates, and copy-and-send scripts, stay tuned — the Holiday Pitch Pack drops next week!