A Non-Profit Social Enterprise of the
Rural Islands Economic Partnership
26 for '26
Media Kit
Help Us Share the News:
5-yr Anniversary Offer from Rising Tide Business Services
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. We’ve created this page to make it as easy as possible for you to share the news about our “26 for 26” campaign with your community, your readers, and your members.
The 2026 season is coming fast, and our goal is to help as many small businesses across our rural and coastal island communities feel ready and prepared. Your help in spreading the word is a vital part of that mission. Thank you for being a community connector!
Below, you’ll find everything you need: a formal press release, ready-to-use summaries, and a special note for community newsletters.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rising Tide Business Services Launches “26 for 26” Package to Help Coastal BC Businesses Prepare for 2026 Season
RURAL & COASTAL ISLAND COMMUNITIES, BC • MARCH 1, 2026
To mark its fifth anniversary, Rising Tide Business Services has launched the “26 for 26” social media package, a limited-time promotional offer designed to give small businesses in rural and coastal British Columbia a head start on their marketing for the 2026 tourist season.
The package provides businesses and organizations with a full year’s worth of social media content: 26 custom-planned posts, scheduled approximately every two weeks, designed to maintain a consistent and professional online presence throughout the year. The offer comes in two tiers: a “Foundation” package providing strategy and templates for DIY business owners, and a “Done-for-You” Accelerator package.
“We know that for many small business owners, social media feels like a constant scramble, especially right before and during the busy season,” says Beth Dunlop, Digital Marketing Lead at Rising Tide. “This package is designed to give them peace of mind. We map out their entire year of content now, in the quiet season, so they can focus on running their business when it matters most.”
Launched in 2021 as a non-profit initiative of the Rural Islands Economic Partnership, Rising Tide has spent five years providing affordable and accessible digital marketing services, from website builds to SEO, for rural and island-based organizations.
In celebration of its anniversary, the “26 for 26” packages are being offered at a significant discount until May 1st, 2026, with the goal of making strategic marketing accessible to businesses preparing for a busy summer.
For more information, visit www.RisingTideBusiness.ca/26for26.
Contact:
Beth Dunlop
Digital Marketing Lead
250-974-8147
For Community Newsletters & Free Papers
A Note to Our Local Editors:
Do you have a free community announcements section in your newsletter or paper? If so, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider including this campaign for our non-profit organization. It’s a time-sensitive offer designed specifically to support the local businesses that are the backbone of our communities. You can use any of the summaries or graphics below. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
Ready-to-Use Summaries (Just Copy & Paste!)
Long Summary (for emails and detailed posts - 115 words):
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Rising Tide Business Services is offering a special social media package to help local businesses get ready for the 2026 season. The “26 for 26” package provides a full year of social media peace of mind: 26 custom-planned posts (one approximately every two weeks) designed to keep your business visible and professional all year long. The program is built around the unique rhythm of island and coastal life, ensuring posts are timely and relevant. This is a chance to get your marketing sorted now, during the quiet season, before the rush begins. Special anniversary pricing is in effect until May 1st. Learn more and get prepared at www.RisingTideBusiness.ca/26for26.
Medium Summary (for newsletter blurbs - 65 words):
Get your social media sorted for the 2026 season! To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Rising Tide Business Services is offering the “26 for 26” package: a full year of custom-planned social media content to keep your business visible. Get ahead of the rush and have your marketing ready before the visitors arrive. Special anniversary pricing is available until May 1st at www.RisingTideBusiness.ca/26for26.
Short Summary (for one-liners and event calendars - 20 words):
Get your small business ready for the 2026 season with a full year of social media content. Anniversary pricing available!
For Social Media (Just Copy & Paste!)
A Note to Our Community Connectors & Admins:
Sharing this in your Facebook group, on your community page, or in your Instagram stories is one of the most effective ways to get the word out. We’ve written a few options below that you can use directly. Please feel free to tag @RisingTide.Business on Instagram or Facebook so we can thank you!
Option 1: The Quick & Easy Share (for Facebook Pages or Groups)
Hey everyone, a great local opportunity for small biz owners! @RisingTide.Business is celebrating their 5th anniversary with a special “26 for 26” social media package to help businesses get ready for the season. It’s a full year of planned content to take the stress out of marketing. They have special pricing until May 1st. A great chance to get sorted before the summer rush!
➡️ www.RisingTideBusiness.ca/26for26
Option 2: The Heartfelt Share (for a more personal touch)
I wanted to share a fantastic resource for any local small business owners feeling a little behind on their social media for the year. Our friends at @RisingTide.Business are celebrating 5 years of supporting island and coastal businesses with a really thoughtful offer: a full year of custom-planned social media content, designed to be steady, professional, and stress-free. If you want to get your marketing sorted before the busy season hits, this is a wonderful, locally-focused way to do it. Anniversary pricing is on until May 1st!
➡️ www.RisingTideBusiness.ca/26for26
Option 3: The Instagram Story Share
(Just grab one of the graphics from the "Vertical" folder, add the link sticker, and paste this text!)
Get your social media sorted for 2026! ☀️ Our friends at @RisingTide.Business are celebrating 5 years with a special offer to help small biz owners get ready for the season. A full year of content, planned for you. Anniversary pricing until May 1st!
#SupportLocal #CoastalCommunities #VancouverIsland
Graphics & Visuals
A full suite of promotional graphics is available for you to use, including vertical posts, square posts, and wide banners. Please feel free to use whichever best fits your platform.
CLICK HERE FOR 26 for 26 Media Assets: Google Drive Folder with Graphics↗︎
