Coming up with fresh and relevant content marketing ideas can be a real challenge for small business owners and freelancers. I'm here to help with this new monthly blog series. Settle in for my round-up of seasonal suggestions for November.
#Movember
The hairiest month of the year is back with no shave November! Share an article about cancer research. Find out which of your followers/fans are participating and invite them to share their images/progress. Better still, take part yourself and share your own progress... unless you're a girl, that is, in which case I recommend keeping progress to yourself! All for a great cause.
Bonfire Night
Not long to go but remember people are often still celebrating until the weekend after 5 November. Run a fireworks photo contest or share a bonfire night recipe (toffee apples anyone?) or party ideas.
Remembrance Day
On 11 November social media sites will be overrun with poppies. Join in and post a poignant quote or image. Lest we forget.
Shopping Reminder Day
On November 25, remind all your followers and fans that there are only 30 more shopping days left until Christmas! Even groans count as engagement, right?
Thanksgiving Day
On 26 November, wish your US fans and followers a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Educate your community about the holiday's history or offer articles, images or videos about the celebration. You could also serve up meal recipes or suggestions for family activities.
Black Friday
29 November. Black Friday is a big shopping day in the US. Count down to your sale or highlight various products or services that will be discounted.
Electronic Greetings Day
Also falls on 29 November. The perfect opportunity to send out an e-card to your clients thanking them for their custom. Not only will you make them smile, you will be at the forefront of their minds.
Seasonal Images
Stuck for ideas? Try a seasonal image. Ideas for this month include spectacular fireworks or sparklers or autumn leaves and colours. You could also try a cosy sweater or roaring fire image.
November Quotes
Post alone or pair with a stunning image.
"Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils." - Cyril Connolly
"It was November, the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines." L.M. Montgomery
November Funnies
Who doesn't love a little humour?
Notable Dates in November
A quick look at various calendars on the Internet will bring up all manner of weird and wonderful days to celebrate in November. These are the ones that caught my eye this month. I recommend picking a select handful that work for you or your business.
4 November - Stress Awareness Day
5 November - Bonfire Night
6 November - Love your Lawyer Day (because I'm a legal translator!)
8 November - International Tongue Twister Day
9 November - World Freedom Day
11 November - Remembrance Day
13 November - World Kindness Day
15 November - Guiness World Record Day
16 November - Have a Party with Your Bear Day (I know! Apparently it's a thing!)
17 November - Entrepreneur Day
19 November - New Beaujolais Festival
20 November - Universal Children's Day
21 November - World Hello Day
24 November - Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
25 November - Shopping Reminder Day - only 30 more shopping days till Christmas
26 November - US Thanksgiving Day
27 November - Buy Nothing Day
29 November - Black Friday / Electronic Greetings Day
30 November - Computer Security Day
Want more ideas?
I hope you found these ideas useful. Check out my new November board on Pinterest for more content inspiration. I update my boards regularly so check back often for new ideas.
I'd love to hear your November suggestions in the comments below and I'll be back with December ideas for you soon. Have a great November!
The hairiest month of the year is back with no shave November! Share an article about cancer research. Find out which of your followers/fans are participating and invite them to share their images/progress. Better still, take part yourself and share your own progress... unless you're a girl, that is, in which case I recommend keeping progress to yourself! All for a great cause.
Bonfire Night
Not long to go but remember people are often still celebrating until the weekend after 5 November. Run a fireworks photo contest or share a bonfire night recipe (toffee apples anyone?) or party ideas.
Remembrance Day
On 11 November social media sites will be overrun with poppies. Join in and post a poignant quote or image. Lest we forget.
Shopping Reminder Day
On November 25, remind all your followers and fans that there are only 30 more shopping days left until Christmas! Even groans count as engagement, right?
Thanksgiving Day
On 26 November, wish your US fans and followers a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Educate your community about the holiday's history or offer articles, images or videos about the celebration. You could also serve up meal recipes or suggestions for family activities.
Black Friday
29 November. Black Friday is a big shopping day in the US. Count down to your sale or highlight various products or services that will be discounted.
Electronic Greetings Day
Also falls on 29 November. The perfect opportunity to send out an e-card to your clients thanking them for their custom. Not only will you make them smile, you will be at the forefront of their minds.
Seasonal Images
Stuck for ideas? Try a seasonal image. Ideas for this month include spectacular fireworks or sparklers or autumn leaves and colours. You could also try a cosy sweater or roaring fire image.
November Quotes
Post alone or pair with a stunning image.
"Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils." - Cyril Connolly
"It was November, the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines." L.M. Montgomery
November Funnies
Who doesn't love a little humour?
Notable Dates in November
A quick look at various calendars on the Internet will bring up all manner of weird and wonderful days to celebrate in November. These are the ones that caught my eye this month. I recommend picking a select handful that work for you or your business.
4 November - Stress Awareness Day
5 November - Bonfire Night
6 November - Love your Lawyer Day (because I'm a legal translator!)
8 November - International Tongue Twister Day
9 November - World Freedom Day
11 November - Remembrance Day
13 November - World Kindness Day
15 November - Guiness World Record Day
16 November - Have a Party with Your Bear Day (I know! Apparently it's a thing!)
17 November - Entrepreneur Day
19 November - New Beaujolais Festival
20 November - Universal Children's Day
21 November - World Hello Day
24 November - Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
25 November - Shopping Reminder Day - only 30 more shopping days till Christmas
26 November - US Thanksgiving Day
27 November - Buy Nothing Day
29 November - Black Friday / Electronic Greetings Day
30 November - Computer Security Day
Want more ideas?
I hope you found these ideas useful. Check out my new November board on Pinterest for more content inspiration. I update my boards regularly so check back often for new ideas.
I'd love to hear your November suggestions in the comments below and I'll be back with December ideas for you soon. Have a great November!
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