September / October

Regional Focus: Coastal Lancashire (Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre)

The Coastal Lancashire economy mixes a £1bn tourism sector with nuclear, energy and manufacturing strengths.

Blackpool is reshaping its visitor offer and digital industries, while Fylde and Wyre balance aerospace, agrifood and coastal assets.

We’ll profile the businesses and clusters making waves, and consider how regeneration, inward investment and skills are changing the story.

We are looking to talk to businesses, educators,  professional services, real estate, marketing, leisure, retail, tourism and local authorities supporting  the Coastal 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: Advanced Manufacturing (Question Time-style live debate)

Our Question Time-style live debate will feature anchor employers, innovators and educators shaping Lancashire’s world-class advanced manufacturing sector.

Aerospace, automotive and energy technology clusters are pivotal to the UK economy, but face pressures from supply chains, skills and sustainability.

Expect frank debate on how Lancashire stays ahead.

We are looking to talk to manufacturers, engineers, educators and supply chain partners across Lancashire.

Lead the conversation: Joint sponsorship of the Advanced Manufacturing 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 September/October 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 August 3, 2026.

Roundtable: Education (HE/FE/Independent)

Lancashire’s education ecosystem is diverse and nationally recognised, from world-class universities to sector-leading FE colleges and providers.

But questions remain on alignment to employer need, collaboration and future skills. This closed-door roundtable will bring educators and employers together to debate priorities and practical solutions.

We are looking to speak to colleges, universities, training providers and employers engaged in education.

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 roundtable and advertising space within the three page review feature in the Sept/Oct issue.

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

Debate scheduled to take place w/c August 3, 2026.

Insight: Infrastructure & Regeneration

Major regeneration schemes, transport upgrades and infrastructure investment are reshaping Lancashire’s economy and communities.

This Insight feature will explore the scale of opportunity, the role of private and public partnerships, and the impact for businesses large and small.

We are looking to talk to developers, local authorities, advisors and anchor employers invested in Lancashire’s future.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship, brand alignment, expert views and targeted advertising

There are also additional advertising, advertorial and company profile features to sit alongside our trusted editorial.

Review: Innovation and Change

Every business is under pressure to innovate — whether through products, processes, or culture.

This Review will explore how Lancashire firms are adapting, meeting the enablers of change, and exploring the lessons learned when transformation is done well (and when it isn’t).

We are looking to speak with entrepreneurs, managers, and advisors leading transformation in Lancashire businesses.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship and expert views,  targeted advertising, bespoke advertorials and company profile features alongside trusted editorial.

Supplement: Big 20

A new feature for 2026, The Big 20 profiles the 20 largest Lancashire-based businesses by turnover.

These are the anchor firms that employ thousands, export globally, and influence the regional economy at scale.

Our supplement will profile each, examine their collective impact, and consider what it means for the county’s future.

Commercial opportunities include: High impact sponsorship with brand alignment to Lancashire’s largest turnover companies,  editorial commentary to sit alongside the feature and targeted advertising.

Logo to appear on the certificates, sent to all businesses featured – with an opportunity to supply literature to be mailed out with the certificates.

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

ADVERTISING FEATURES

Our Business Essentials and Business Growth features present an outstanding opportunity 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 September/October Magazine Launch event (to be held mid Sept  – date and venue tbc)

Business Essentials: Business Motoring & Fleets

Relevant for fleet managers, vehicle providers, insurers and service providers.

This feature showcases services and solutions for business motoring, company cars and fleet management.

It is designed for dealerships, leasing businesses, brokers and motoring support services targeting Lancashire’s business motoring market.

Business Growth: Recruitment

Relevant for recruitment agencies, HR consultancies, and workforce advisors.

This feature provides advertorial space to promote services in recruitment, talent pipelines, staffing solutions and HR support.

It’s designed for firms seeking to connect with Lancashire employers under pressure to recruit and retain staff.