Q1 2026: Turn Holiday Hangovers into Resolution Revenue

Hey folks, holidays are winding down, but if you’re a retailer, church leader, or venue manager bracing for a sleepy January, listen up: Q1 resolutions are your next big win, not just December deals.

Black Friday e-commerce smashed $8.6B by 6:30 pm last year (up 30% YoY), with reportedly 203 million shoppers flooding stores Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. But come January? Gym memberships spike 40%, wellness searches jump 300%, and churches get resolution crowds. We have seen it firsthand; your signage has to wake up for it.

Take Pastor Mike at First Community Church in Ohio. His old static “Welcome” sign vanished in January snow. We installed a P8 3×6 LED monument ($9K range), an instant game-changer. Messages like “Start Strong: Join Us Sundays” plus event calendars? 25% more first-timers showed up. Retailers echo this: one strip mall client got 35% foot traffic lift from “New Year Sale” loops on a 20×60 billboard ($590K range).

Why We Bet Big on Q1 Signage (and You Should, Too)

Holiday sales reportedly hit $1.3T in 2024 (4.3% growth), but Q1’s where intent turns into dollars; consider gym gear, faith commitments, venue tickets, and others.

Here’s our playbook:

• Resolutions = Traffic Gold: 80% of Americans make them, 20% stick past February. Catch them with dynamic monuments or scoreboards.

• Churches Ruling It: Our LED clients see 3x engagement with weekly calendars + inspiration. USMT-22 mobile trailers shine for revivals ($126K–$158K, pricing varies).

• Retail & Arenas Cash In: F&M Bank Arena (our Clarksville project) ran sponsor loops on 16×32 scoreboards, resulting in a 30% revenue bump. P8 models cut energy 40% as compared to halogens.

• Ditch Static, not literally and always. Go LED; signages that ensure 100ft visibility day/night, and are Wi-Fi programmable and made with tough and sturdy materials. Our range starts at $9K for 3×6 monuments, up to $985K billboards. Explore our shop page here.

Don’t Let Q1 Repeat Holiday Flops

Too many chased Black Friday flash and skipped Q1 prep, which of course impacts ROI. We say test our P8 pitch now (close viewing for churches) or P10+ for highways. Content? Weekly rotates: resolutions → events → testimonials.

FAQs

Q: How quickly can we get Q1 LEDs installed?

A: 4-6 weeks for monuments/scoreboards. Trailers ship faster. Post-holiday = prime window!

Q: What’s a realistic ROI for a $9K church or retail LED monument sign?

A: 50K+ impressions/year, 20-35% foot traffic lift (like our Ohio church’s 25% attendance bump). Payback in 12-18 months via events, sales, or donations.

Q: How do your energy-efficient LEDs save money post-holidays?

A: P8 models + auto-dimming cut power 40% vs static/halogen signs. A 3×6 monument drops from $2K/year electric to $1.2K, greener and wallet-friendly for 24/7 use.

Ready for Q1 2026 dominance? Contact us at United Signs for your free consultation. Let’s make resolutions rain revenue by January 1. Get Your Quote Now.