Soothing affirmation, merry melodies, and cheeky reminders fill the one-hour pre-party prep talk, designed to bring presence, comfort, and joy back to the holiday season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — November 12, 2025 — Somewhere along the way, holiday hosting became a high-stakes sport. Social media has turned gatherings into staged productions, where the perfect tablescape, curated playlists, and camera-ready moments often replace the real reason for the season. In fact, 89% of adults say the holidays stress them out more than they lift them up.*
This year, Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is inviting hosts to take a breath and refocus on what truly matters: connection, comfort, and lasting memories. With a little help from beloved radio personality Delilah, Sonos is releasing the Holiday Party Prep Talk — a one-hour, pre-party pep talk designed to help hosts shake off the stress and embrace the season with ease.
The Holiday Party Prep Talk guides listeners through the emotional rollercoaster of getting ready for guests, from the final food prep to setting the thermostat just right. Blending comforting affirmations, favorite holiday music, and the sounds of home, the experience transforms the often frantic moments before a party into a ritual of joy.
“When hosting starts to feel like a performance, the genuine joy of connection can start to slip away. It’s not about being perfect, but being present,” said Lindsay Whitworth, Vice President of Customer Experience & Interim Chief Marketing Officer at Sonos. “We wanted to create something that helps people exhale, a reminder that joy lives in the laughter, the connection, and even the imperfections.”
Starting November 12, the Holiday Party Prep Talk will be available to stream on the Sonos YouTube channel. Listeners can enjoy the full hour-long pep talk or jump to bite-sized chapters that match their current (emotional) stage of preparation, including “The Little Things” and “Dress to Impress.” Whether you’re fluffing pillows, frosting cookies, or lighting that last candle, Delilah’s familiar voice offers a gentle reminder to find peace in the process.
Best enjoyed on Sonos speakers, the Holiday Party Prep Talk celebrates the sound of home, where laughter carries, music fills every corner, and imperfection is part of the charm.
Tune into the Sonos Holiday Party Prep Talk this holiday season, and follow Sonos on Instagram (@sonos) and YouTube (@sonos) for more holiday inspiration.
About Sonos
Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is the world’s leading sound experience company. As the inventor of multi-room wireless home audio, Sonos innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it however and wherever they choose. Known for delivering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design aesthetic, simplicity of use, and an open platform, Sonos makes the breadth of audio content available to anyone. Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.sonos.com.
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