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

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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