Looking for a unique promotion that highlights YOU as your local market expert? Try a slideshow of holiday lights in your area. Grab your camera, load up the gang, and be sure to stop by your local Starbucks for a warm beverage of choice as you head out to capture your local holiday lights extravaganza.

Kids aren't the only ones mesmerized by the beautiful twinkling lights, buyers are too! And when they are searching online to learn more and see more about your market area, give them a show they'll remember.

Take pictures of homes that have done an extraordinary job of decorating their home for the holiday season. To create your slideshow, start by visiting Animoto.com. Create a free account and then choose the "create video" tab in the upper left corner. Follow the simple steps to upload your pictures and even add music. You can create a 30 second slideshow for free! Then add your slideshow to your blog or website to share the spirit of your local market area.

• Thanks to Ted Barrow for this great holiday marketing idea. Check out his holiday lights slideshow.
• Watch a 60 second "Learn More" video and a few sample Animoto videos.