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May 29, 2026

Black Friday Marketing: A 14-Step Guide for Small Businesses

AZ Big Media's step-by-step Black Friday guide covers the full runway to peak season — early planning, email list growth, promotional strategy, and the execution details that separate strong BFCM results from missed opportunities.

The Takeaway:

Black Friday performance is decided weeks before the sale starts. List building, offer strategy, creative testing, and inventory prep in October determine what the November numbers look like.