January/February

Regional Focus: East Lancashire (Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn)

East Lancashire combines global manufacturers, creative entrepreneurs and ambitious town centre regeneration.

Blackburn with Darwen’s role as a commercial and cultural hub is complemented by Hyndburn’s diverse SME base, while both areas are supported by strong colleges and training providers.

We’ll highlight the stories of resilience and growth, examining the sectors, skills and infrastructure that shape the East of the county.

We are looking to talk to businesses, educators,  professional services, real estate, marketing, leisure, retail, tourism and local authorities supporting  the East Lancashire economy.

Join the conversation: Alongside our trusted editorial, this feature gives your business the platform to put your brand in front of key decision-makers with a seat at our regional debate.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship, targeted advertising, bespoke advertorials and company profile features.

Report: Health & Wellbeing

Our Health and Wellbeing Report will bring together employers, HR leaders, healthcare providers, support services and policymakers to tackle one of business’s biggest challenges: wellbeing.

Lancashire firms are trialing new models - from occupational health to cultural change - but questions remain on cost, responsibility and what works.

Expect robust challenge, practical insight and clear actions.

We are looking to talk to businesses, employers, HR leaders, healthcare providers, support services and policymakers tackling workplace health.

Lead the conversation: Joint sponsorship of the Health and Wellbeing event includes a seat on the panel debate, an opportunity to invite key business targets to the audience, brand association, profile raising and advertorial/advertising space within the review feature in the January/February issue.

Commercial opportunities: There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

Debate scheduled to take place w/c December 1, 2025.

Roundtable: Investment

Investment remains a critical driver of Lancashire’s growth story - from inward investment and venture capital to major developments and local funding.

This closed-door debate will gather stakeholders to discuss the appetite, barriers and opportunities shaping the county’s investment landscape.

We are looking to speak to funders, advisors, developers and growth-focused businesses across Lancashire.

Commercial opportunities include: Sole or joint sponsorship of the debate and feature to include brand alignment, participation in the debate, an opportunity to propose guests/key business targets to invite to the debate and advertising space within the three page review feature in the January/February issue.

There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile opportunities to sit alongside the feature.

Debate scheduled to take place w/c December 1, 2025.

Insight: Skills & Apprenticeships
In the Jan/Feb and Mar/April 2026 editions of Lancashire Business View, to complement February’s National Apprentice Week, we will be running our annual campaign to explore the pivotal role of apprenticeships in shaping Lancashire’s future economic prosperity.

Businesses of all sectors and sizes are invited to participate and lead the conversation on skills development and apprenticeships, showcasing the impact these initiatives have had on their success.

We will also focus on the vital work of skills providers in ensuring Lancashire’s future economic success. 

Skills providers are invited to showcase their ongoing commitment to fostering the region’s talent pipeline and shape the conversation on how best to meet future skills needs.

All participants will be granted a seat at the table for our in-person Skills and Apprenticeships Debate ), giving them the chance to lead the conversation on:

• Skills provision
• Learner uptake
• Meeting business needs through effective training
• Best practices in skills development
• Lancashire’s short- and long-term growth ambitions

This advertising-led package offers:

• Advertising in the Silks & Apprenticeships feature published in the Jan/Feb issue of Lancashire Business View (print and digital editions) with a readership of 50,000
• Participation in the in-person roundtable debate, providing a platform to lead key discussions around apprenticeships and workforce development
• Review feature published in the Mar/April issue of Lancashire Business View
• Strong social media and online coverage throughout the campaign (8,000 e-mail subscribers, 37,500 social media followers, 30,000 web page views per month)

Debate scheduled to take place w/c February 2, 2026.

Review: Leadership

This is relevant to business owners, directors, and managers shaping teams across Lancashire.

Leadership is the constant test for business: how do you motivate, adapt, and sustain performance in a changing world?

In this review, we’ll share perspectives on what great leadership looks like today — from resilience and empathy to decision-making under pressure.

Expect commentary from across sectors, with insights on the qualities Lancashire leaders need to thrive.

Join the conversation. Alongside our trusted editorial, this feature gives your business the platform to showcase solutions, demonstrate expertise, and put your brand in front of key decision-makers.

Commercial opportunities include high-impact sponsorship, targeted advertising, bespoke advertorials, and company profile features.

Advertising features

Our Business Essentials and Business Growth features present a outstanding opportunities  to showcase your knowledge and services  and position your brand in front of more than  50,000 engaged readers across our print and digital platforms.

You’ll be featured alongside other trusted voices in the region, with branded, by-lined content that reflects your expertise - plus an impactful advert to tie it all together.

Packages include:

• ·Advertising and editorial piece within the print and digital January/February issue of Lancashire Business View magazine (50,000 + readers)
• Your article uploaded to our website (30,000+ page views per month)
• Your advice shared via our Wednesday weekly e-mail (8,000 subscribers)
• An invitation to our January/February Magazine Launch event (to be held mid Jan – date and venue tbc)

Business Essentials: Tax (advertorial)

Relevant for accountants, advisors and experts managing tax compliance and planning.

This feature provides paid-for advertising and advertorial space to showcase expertise in tax strategy, compliance, R&D claims, VAT, and corporation tax.

Content is advertorial, client-written or approved, giving firms a platform to present their services directly to Lancashire businesses.

Business Growth: Tendering (advertorial)

Relevant for bid writers, advisors, and businesses targeting contract growth.

This feature highlights services supporting procurement, tendering, and supply chain opportunities.

Firms can use advertising and advertorial placements to position themselves as experts in unlocking contracts and funding opportunities.