| What: | Constant Contact, a leader in small business marketing, has partnered with Unique Markets to present a one day pop-up holiday marketplace where DC-area shoppers can explore a curated selection of local, independent designers, artists, and emerging brands while enjoying DJs, DIY projects and interactive photo experiences.
Celebrate creativity, entrepreneurship and community while enjoying free food and drinks, a free limited-edition tote bag, free gift-wrapping, and more! Shoppers can find great gifts for everyone on their list and make a difference in their community by shopping small this holiday season. |
| WHY: | Experts are predicting over $1 trillion in 2018 holiday sales and supporting small businesses puts money back into local communities. Liven up your holiday coverage with a major holiday market event featuring local DC entrepreneurs and small businesses to:
· Uncover the latest trends in holiday gifting · Hear directly from local small business owners and shoppers · See the benefits of shopping small first-hand
Constant Contact is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed. With the holiday pop-up marketplaces tour, Constant Contact and Unique Markets are helping entrepreneurs, designers and artists grow, while helping the public discover and support small businesses in their communities. |
| WHO: | Representatives available for interviews:
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| WHEN: | Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Dock 5 at Union Market: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 |
| TICKETS | $5 for adults (discounted from $15 by Constant Contact). Kids under 12 are free. Get yours here. |
About Constant Contact:
Constant Contact, an Endurance International Group company and a leader in email marketing for more than 20 years, offers an easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses create professional campaigns that can help increase customers and revenue. From advanced automation features to industry-leading integrations, to personalized coaching, Constant Contact is the trusted marketing partner of hundreds of thousands of growth-minded small businesses around the world. For more information, visit: www.constantcontact.com.
About Unique Markets:
Unique Markets is the largest curated shopping event in the country, hosting three large-scale markets in Los Angeles per year, plus numerous retail experiences, conferences and events across the country. Established in 2008, Unique Markets has worked with and featured over 10,000 small business owners in America, and shoppers have spent over $25 million at the markets – all going directly back into our local American economy. The independent, sole founder, Sonja Rasula, is proud to be one of only 1.7% of woman-owned businesses in the U.S. to reach the million-dollar mark.