Creating timely and relevant content is key to keeping your audience engaged, and October is packed with opportunities to craft posts that are fun, informative, and meaningful. In this blog, we’ll explore monthly themes, weekly themes, and daily themes that can be used to develop creative content ideas for the month of October. Let’s dive in!

MONTHLY THEMES

• National Book Month
  Example: If you are an author, you could share a reading list of influential books that inspired your writing. If you run a bookstore, you can create interactive posts encouraging your audience to share their favorite reads.

• ADHD Awareness Month
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Emotional Wellness Month
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• National Depression Education and Awareness Month
• National Learning and Development Month
• National Pizza Month
• National Work and Family Month
• National Cookie Month
  Example: Own a bakery? You could share a special cookie recipe each week or host a cookie decorating contest online. If you are a food blogger, you could create fun, fall-themed cookie recipes for your audience.

WEEKLY THEMES

• National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1-7)
  Who can use this: Pet stores, dog trainers, and pet bloggers.
  Example: Where are my pet store owners at? This is the perfect opportunity to create a promotion around dog walking gear. Pet bloggers can write about the health benefits of daily dog walks.

• National Manufacturing Week (October 4-11)
• Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12)
• Active Aging Week (October 7-13)
  Who can use this: Senior care facilities, fitness trainers, and healthcare providers.
  Example: A senior care facility could share fitness activities for older adults, while fitness trainers might create workout routines tailored for seniors to stay active and healthy.

DAILY THEMES

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Can you believe September is here already? As we head into fall, it’s the perfect time to refresh your content strategy! In this blog, we’ll share some fun and practical content ideas to help you connect with your audience, boost engagement, and reach your marketing goals. Let’s get started!

MONTHLY THEMES

Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Global Company Culture Month
Classical Music Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
National Preparedness Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Save Your Photos Month
Self Improvement Month
Sourdough September
Suicide Prevention Month

WEEKLY THEMES

Sept. 1 – 7: National Waffle Week
Sept. 8 – 14: Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 13 – 19: National Eczema Week
Sept. 15 – 21: Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
Sept. 20 – 25: International Week of Happiness at Work

DAILY THEMES

9/1 Acne Positivity Day
9/1 World Letter Writing Day
9/2 Labor Day
9/2 National Live Fearless Day
9/5 International Day of Charity
9/6 Fight Procrastination Day
9/6 National Food Bank Day
9/6 National Read a Book Day
9/7 Buy a Book Day
9/7 National First Day of Peel Season
9/8 Grandparents Day
9/8 International Literacy Day
9/8 National Hug Your Hound Day
9/9 Teddy Bear Day
9/10 Swap Ideas Day
9/10 World Suicide Prevention Day
9/11 Libraries Remember Day
9/11 Patriot Day
9/12 National Chocolate Milkshake Day
9/12 National Day of Encouragement
9/13 International Chocolate Day
9/13 National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
9/14 National Coloring Day
9/15 National Google.com Day
9/15 National Online Learning Day
9/15 World Engineers Day
9/16 National Play-Doh Day
9/18 Global Company Culture Day
9/18 International Equal Pay Day
9/18 National School Backpack Awareness Day
9/18 Read An eBook Day
9/20 National Care For Kids Day
9/21 National Chai Day
9/21 National Clean Up Day
9/21 World Gratitude Day
9/22 Dear Diary Day
9/22 Fall Equinox
9/22 National Temperature Control Day
9/23 International Day of Sign Languages (Carrie’s sign language video for PP?)
9/23 National Baker Day
9/23 National Family Day
9/24 Lash Stylist Day
9/24 National Punctuation Day
9/26 Better Breakfast Day
9/28 National Good Neighbor Day
9/28 National North Carolina Day
9/28 National Seat Check Saturday
9/29 National Coffee Day

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It’s hard to believe that Summer is winding down and we’re talking about content for August! In this blog, we’ll explore content ideas designed to enhance your digital presence, increase engagement, and achieve your marketing goals. Let’s dive in!

MONTHLY THEMES

• American Adventures Month

Spark a sense of wanderlust and patriotism with your American Adventures Month campaign. Encourage customers to explore their own backyard by featuring local attractions, outdoor activities, or historical sites. Highlight how your product or service can enhance their adventures, whether it’s providing essential gear, capturing unforgettable moments, or simply adding a touch of comfort to their journey.

WEEKLY THEMES

• August 5 – 11: Simplify Your Life Week

Simplify Your Life Week is the perfect opportunity to highlight how your product or service can streamline your customers’ lives. Showcase the time-saving, stress-reducing benefits of your offerings. Emphasize how your business can help individuals declutter their physical and mental spaces, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle.

• August 6 – 12: Clutter Awareness Week
• August 12 – 18: National Bargain Hunting Week

DAILY THEMES

• 8/1: National Planner Day
• 8/1: World Wide Web Day
• 8/3: National Watermelon Day
• 8/4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
• 8/7: Professional Speakers Day

Professional Speakers Day is a chance to position your brand as a thought leader. Share informative and engaging content, such as expert tips, industry insights, or behind-the-scenes glimpses of your business operations. Consider hosting a webinar or online event featuring industry experts to showcase your brand’s knowledge and authority.

• 8/9: Co Working Day
• 8/9: National Book Lovers Day
• 8/11: National Face Mask Day
• 8/15: National Relaxation Day
• 8/16: National Authenticity Day
• 8/17: National Nonprofit Day
• 8/19: National Photography Day
• 8/21: National Senior Citizens Day

Express gratitude and appreciation for seniors by creating a campaign around National Senior Citizens Day. Highlight how your business can improve the lives of older adults, whether it’s offering products that promote health and wellness, providing convenient services, or creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Engage with senior communities through partnerships or volunteer initiatives to strengthen your brand’s reputation.

• 8/26: National Dog Day
• 8/26: Women’s Equality Day
• 8/27: National Just Because Day
• 8/30: National Grief Awareness Day
• 8/31: World Distance Learning Day

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July bursts onto the scene with the firecrackers of the 4th of July holiday, and we’re here to light a spark (or maybe I should say sparkler …) under your content calendar. This month, we’ve got ideas that will help you create content around a variety of themes. Let’s aim to get some oohs and aahs from your audience!

MONTHLY THEMES

• Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
• National Family Reunion Month

• Independent Retailer Month

  
  

  Independent Retailers, July is your month! With approximately 51% of the US workforce employed by independent retailers, it’s no surprise that small business is considered the backbone of America’s economy. There are a multitude of opportunities to leverage this. Here’s a couple of ideas.
  • Launch a month-long promotion that encourages shoppers to support local businesses. Make sure to capture their contact information so you can market to them after the promotion ends.
  • Partner with other local businesses to offer deals that spread the love: spend $25 at The Hardware Store and get $1 off a large pizza at The Pizza Shop next door.

   

• National Grilling Month
• National Ice Cream Month
• National Hot Dog Month
• National Make A Difference to Children Month
• National Picnic Month
• Social Wellness Month
• National Fishing Month

WEEKLY THEMES

• July 1-7:  Clean Beaches Week
• July 14-20: Everybody Deserves A Massage Week

DAILY THEMES

• 7/1  American Zoo Day
• 7/1  Early Bird Day
• 7/2  Made In The USA Day
• 7/3  National Stay Out of the Sun Day
• 7/4  Independence Day
• 7/5  National Workaholics Day
• 7/6  Hop A Park Day
• 7/7  National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day

7/8  Be a Kid Again Day

• Imagine an insurance company using playful imagery and relatable scenarios to make complex policies feel less daunting.
• A furniture store could showcase playful and adaptable pieces that encourage families to create fun living spaces.
• Even a financial advisor could frame their service as helping you build a secure future so you can worry less and enjoy life more, like a carefree kid.

• 7/10  Pick Blueberries Day
• 7/11 National Mojito Day
• 7/15  National Give Something Away Day
• 7/17  World Emoji Day
• 7/20  International Chess Day
• 7/21  National Ice Cream Day
• 7/24  International Self Care Day

7/25  National Wine and Cheese Day

• Host an Open House and serve wine and cheese, along with other yummy treats.
• Highlight how one of your products/services enhances another (like cheese enhances wine). For example, how a handbag complements a dress or how your software pairs well with an existing system.

• 7/29  National Lipstick Day
• 7/30  Share a Hug Day

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June’s here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, and a calendar packed with activities. But between the barbecues and pool parties, the content well can start to feel a little dry. We’ve all been there! To help you keep your audience engaged throughout the month, we’ve put together a list of content ideas for June 2024. Let’s dive in!

MONTHLY THEMES

• Beautiful in Your Skin Month
• Effective Communications Month

• Entrepreneurs “Do it Yourself” Marketing Month

  

Even without a marketing team, you can capture attention in June! Here are creative ways 3 business owners, from a baker to a yoga instructor, can use “Do It Yourself Marketing Month” to connect with customers:

1. The Local Bakery Owner (Brick & Mortar):

Theme: “DIY Customer Appreciation Month”

• Social Media Challenge: Create a fun social media challenge for a week in June. Encourage customers to post pictures enjoying your baked goods at home using a specific hashtag. Offer a prize for the most creative post, like a free cake or a basket of treats. This builds brand awareness, customer engagement, and generates user-created content.

2. The Online Yoga Instructor (Service-Based):

Theme: “Free Yoga Flow for Focus & Productivity”

• Live Stream Workshop: Host a free live stream yoga session on your social media platform or website. Focus on a theme relevant to entrepreneurs, like “Focus & Productivity Flow.” During the class, subtly weave in how yoga can benefit their busy lifestyle. Offer a discount on your online yoga class package at the end of the session. This allows you to showcase your expertise, build a potential student base, and provide value without needing expensive marketing materials.

3. The Independent Graphic Designer (Creative Industry):

Theme: “DIY Design Tips for Your Brand”

• Blog Series: Start a blog series titled “DIY Design Tips for Your Brand” throughout June. Share simple, actionable design tips entrepreneurs can implement themselves. This could include creating a logo with free online tools, basic graphic design principles for presentations, or choosing color palettes for branding. This positions you as an expert and attracts potential clients who may need more advanced design services later.

• National Camping Month

WEEKLY THEMES

• National Email Week (June 10-16): National Email Week is a chance to connect with customers! Here are creative email ideas for both a brick and mortar business and a service-based business:

Retail Store:  Celebrate National Email Week by offering a “subscriber scavenger hunt” in-store. Subscribers receive exclusive clues via email leading them to hidden discounts or special offers throughout the store. This encourages email sign-ups, drives in-store traffic, and creates a fun in-store experience.

Financial Planner:  National Email Week email series focused on “Financial Planning FAQs.” Each email tackles a common question subscribers might have about financial planning, like “How much should I save for retirement?” or “What types of investments should I consider?” This educates potential clients, positions the financial planner as a trusted resource, and encourages them to schedule a consultation for personalized advice.

• National Play Catch Week

DAILY THEMES

• 6/1 Stand For Children Day
• 6/1 National Skincare Education Day
• 6/7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
• 6/7 National Donut Day: Run a contest on your social media page by asking your followers to post a picture eating their favorite donut.  Put the names of all who participate in a drawing, and award the winner a prize related to your business.  Bonus Tip: Add a high-quality picture of a delicious donut to your post!
• 6/11 National Making Life Beautiful Day
• 6/13 National Weed Your Garden Day
• 6/17 National Eat Your Vegetables Day
• 6/20 National Yard Games Day
• 6/20 World Productivity Day
• 6/21 National Seashell Day
• 6/21 National Take Your Dog to Work Day
• 6/23 International Women in Engineering Day
• 6/23 National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day
• 6/26 National Day of Joy
• 6/27 National Work From Home Day
• 6/28 National Insurance Awareness Day
• 6/30 Social Media Day: Show appreciation by featuring customer testimonials or reviews on your social media pages. Publicly acknowledge your loyal customers and the positive impact they have on your business. This builds trust with potential clients and shows your appreciation for existing ones.

We hope you’ve found these tips and examples helpful.  If you need help with your content creation strategy and implementation, reach out to learn how we can help!

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We’re thrilled to share your May 2024 content ideas! This month is bursting with themes that cover everything from health and wellness to business and creativity, providing ample opportunities to connect with your audience in meaningful ways.

5/2 – Take a Baby to Lunch Day

We all know that babies, food, and animals are usually highly engaging visual content for social media. On May 2, you can take advantage of “Take a Baby to Lunch Day” by posting a fun picture of you at lunch with (a) your own little one, (b) your grandchild or (c) borrow a friend’s baby for a photo opp! But wait! Go old school and dig out an actual picture of you with your kid at lunch for a Back-In-The-Day post and watch the engagement soar! BONUS POINTS: if you’re in the restaurant business, take pix of all the patrons with their babies OR encourage them to tag you in their posts then share to your stories. Win-Win-Win!!

5/17 –  National Pizza Party Day

#NationalPizzaPartyDay. No reason is ever needed to have a pizza party, but just in case you need one, today’s your day!

Three simple ideas to create engaging content for today:

1. Order pizza for your team and share pictures or videos of them enjoying a slice. This would work perfectly for a LinkedIn post!
2. Shoutout/tag the small business you ordered pizza from! 
3. In the pizza biz? Create some videos of your pies in the process, from stretching/tossing the dough, to pizza peels sliding into/out of the oven, to a slow-motion of the pizza cutter. Make people crave your creation!

Weekly Themes

Monthly Themes

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