Your October 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

Your October 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

Your October 2023 content ideas are here!  With so many events coming up, you can tailor your social media content to resonate with your audience’s interests and values. 

Monthly Themes:

Emotional Wellness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Family History Month
Financial Planning Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Bullying Prevention Month
Chili Month
Depression Education and Awareness Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Dessert Month
National Pizza Month

Weekly Themes:

10/1-7 – Mental Illness awareness Week
10/2-8 – Active Aging Week
10/3-9 – Animal Welfare Week
10/6-13 – Manufacturing Week
10/16-20 – National Health Education Week

Daily Themes:

10/1: International Day of Older Persons
10/1: National Homemade Cookies Day
10/2: World Architecture Day
10/4: Improve Your Office Day
10/4: National Taco Day
10/5: National Do Something Nice Day
10/5: National Depression Screening Day
10/6: Inbox ZERO Day
10/6: Manufacturing Day
10/7: Frugal Fun Day
10/7: National LED Light Day
10/8: National Heroes’ Day
10/9: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
10/10: Face Your Fears Day
10/11: National Spread Joy Day
10/11: National Stop Bullying Day
10/14: National Dessert Day
10/15: National Aesthetician Day
10/16: National Boss’s Day
10/17: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
10/18: Day of Unity
10/18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
10/18: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
10/20: World Statistics Day
10/26: National Pumpkin Day
10/28: National Chocolate Day
10/28: National First Responders Day
10/29: National Internet Day
10/31: Halloween

Remember to  actively engage your audience throughout the month to foster deeper connections and a stronger sense of community.  After all, social media is meant to be SOCIAL. 

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Prioritize Your Content Marketing for Success

Prioritize Your Content Marketing for Success

In the realm of business, setting priorities is key to achieving success, and this principle extends to content marketing. Let’s explore how to establish your content marketing priorities and leverage them to support your business goals.

Defining Content Marketing

Content marketing is a strategic approach focused on creating, distributing, and promoting valuable content to engage and educate your customers and prospects.

Content Creation Priorities

To create valuable content that resonates with your audience, consider these questions for every piece of content you produce:

  1. Who is my target audience?
  2. What challenges are they facing?
  3. How can I provide solutions and help them?
  4. Use a clear, strong, easy-to-follow CTA

Addressing these questions guides your content creation process.

Content Distribution & Promotion Priorities

Develop a clear plan for promoting each piece of content. Utilize social media, blogs, YouTube, and email marketing campaigns to amplify your message. Focus on platforms where your primary audience spends their time.  Consider a domino content approach, where you repurpose content to streamline creation and maximize reach.

Understanding your content marketing priorities is crucial for success. By consistently creating valuable content tailored to your audience and strategically promoting it, you can enhance engagement, build trust, and achieve your business objectives. If you need assistance, we can help. Schedule a call today!

Your September 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

Your September 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

September is coming up, and we’ve got some fresh content ideas for you to FALL for. 🍁 So grab your favorite beverage and let’s dive in!

Monthly Themes

Global Company Culture Month

Healthy Aging Month

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

National Cholesterol Education Month

National Preparedness Month

National Recovery Month

National Sewing Month

National Suicide Prevention Month

National Yoga Awareness Month

Save Your Photos Month

Self Improvement Month

World Alzheimer’s Month

World Candle Month

World Fun Fair Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Weekly Themes

9/10-16: Suicide Prevention Week

9/10-16: Assisted Living Week

9/18-24: National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

9/20-25: International Week of Happiness at Work

Daily Themes

9/1: Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day

9/1: National Food Bank Day

9/1: World Letter Writing Day

9/2: National Hummingbird Day

9/2: National Live Fearless Day

9/4: Labor Day

9/5: Another Look Unlimited Day

9/5: International Day of Charity

9/5: Telephone Tuesday

9/6: National Read a Book Day

9/7: Buy a Book Day

9/7: Google Commemoration Day

9/7: National Feel the Love Day

9/7: National First Day of Peel Season

9/8: Stand Up To Cancer Day

9/10: World Suicide Prevention Day

9/10: Swap Ideas Day

9/11: Patriot Day

9/12: National Day of Encouragement

9/13: International Chocolate Day

9/15: National Google.com Day

9/15: National Online Learning Day

9/15: National Tradesmen Day

9/15: World Engineers Day

9/16: National Cleanup Day

9/18: Global Company Culture Day

9/18: International Equal Pay Day

9/19: ​National Voter Registration Day

9/21: World Alzheimer’s Day

9/21: World Gratitude Day

9/23: Education Technology Day

9/23: Fall Equinox

9/25: National Daughters Day

9/25: National YogaFit Day

9/26: National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

9/27: National Women’s Health And Fitness Day

9/28: National Good Neighbor Day

9/28: National North Carolina Day

9/29: National BRAVE Day

9/29: National Coffee Day

9/30: Family Health & Fitness Day USA

9/30: Save Your Photos Day

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Your August 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

Your August 2023 Content Ideas Are Here!

August 2023 is just around the corner, and it’s time to gear up for an exciting month of fresh content!  Here are some ideas to help you get started.

Monthly Themes

American Adventures Month

Back to School Month

Black Business Month

Family Fun Month

National Civility Month

National Golf Month

Summer Sun Safety Month

National Sandwich Month

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Weekly Themes

August 6-12: Exercise with Your Child Week

August 6-12: National Farmers Market Week

August 7-13: National Simplify your Life Week

August 14-20: National Bargain Hunting Week

August 21-25: National Composites Week

August 25-31: Be Kind To Humankind Week

Daily Themes

8/1: National Night Out

8/1: Planner Day

8/1: Start Up Day Across America

8/1: World Wide Web Day

8/2: National CAD Day

8/2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

8/4: Hooray for Kids Day

8/4: International Beer Day

8/5: Blogger Day

8/6: National Friendship Day

8/6: National Root Beer Float Day

8/7: Professional Speakers Day

8/9: National Book Lovers Day

8/10: Vlogging Day

8/11: National Face Mask Day

8/11: National Son and Daughter Day

8/12: Garage Sale Day

8/15: National Relaxation Day

8/16: National Independent Worker Day

8/17: National Nonprofit Day

8/21: National Senior Citizens Day

8/30: National Grief Awareness Day

8/31: World Distance Learning Day

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Celebrating Small Business Week: How to Use Social Media to Support Your Small Business

Celebrating Small Business Week: How to Use Social Media to Support Your Small Business

One of my favorite weeks of the year is here — National Small Business Week!

It’s the perfect time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to our economy and communities. As a small business owner, I know that marketing your business is critical for success, and social media marketing can be a powerful tool in your arsenal.

Social media is an ideal marketing channel for small businesses and, when done properly, social media marketing can make your business successful, whether you’re in the launch phase or a growth phase.

Here are some tips on how to use social media to support your small business:

1. Define your target audience: Before you start creating content, you need to know who you’re targeting. Defining your target audience by considering factors such as age, gender, interests, and location will help you create content that resonates with them.

2. Choose the right platforms: Not all social media platforms are created equal, and you don’t have to be in “all the places.” Pick the platform where your target audience spends time and focus your energy there.

3. Create a content strategy: Develop a content strategy that aligns with your business goals and target audience. Create content that is relevant, engaging, and visually appealing. You can also use social media to share industry news, behind-the-scenes looks at your business, and special promotions.

4. Engage with your audience: Social media is a dialogue, not a monologue. Encourage your followers to engage with your content by asking questions, responding to comments, and running contests. Engaging with your audience can help build brand loyalty and create a sense of community.

5. Monitor your metrics: To ensure your social media efforts are paying off, track your metrics, such as likes, shares, comments, and followers. Use this information to optimize your strategy and makes changes as necessary. Remember: if you’re not measuring, you’re not marketing!

In conclusion, I love this quote from Amy Jo Martin, Founder of Digital Royalty: “Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.” With that in mind, go forth and engage and watch your business grow!

Cheers!

~ Melanie