Creative Marketing Ideas that you can use for Content or Promotions in the Month of October
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October is a great month to begin holiday promotions and to finalize Marketing Plans for Black Friday.
There are also many important National Holidays for many different industries making Marketing for October fairly easy.
One thing that will greatly help your Marketing and Sales for October is to know October’s Special Days.
With this information you can create content and promotions that will keep your brand on the grid and your sales consistent.
Here are are October's Marketing Ideas:
You can use these ideas for creative content or promotions. Please note that there are many other special days Nationally and Internationally in October. These are just a few of the main ones and just a few ideas.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Help Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer by donating proceeds from certain items. Host an event or day that will benefit a Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sports Season
The NBA (National Basketball League) and the NHL (National Hockey League) both commence their seasons in October. Just be careful about getting permission to use any trademark. If you are in the restaurant industry, there are many Game Day Promotions that you can run.
Octoberfest
Social Media Giveaways if it fits your brand. Special beer promotions if you are in retail/restaurant/hospitality industry.
Halloween or All Hollows Eve
Another great Celebration to promote specials and the beginning of Holiday Season.
TV Shows Begin
Promote items that relate to certain TV shows.
October 1 World Vegetable Day
– Health Care, Restaurant and Retail Promotions
October 1 Happy International Day of Older Person
– Health Care, Restaurant and Retail Promotions
October 3rd National Boyfriend Day
– Romance Promotions
October 4th National Taco Day
– Restaurant Promotions
October 5th World Smile Day
– Give your Customers a smile that they will never forget.
October 5th World Teacher' Day
– Create something for your Customers to give the teachers in their lives.
October 7th National Frappe Day
– Restaurant Promotion or Social Media Giveaway
October 8th Columbus Day
– Wish your customers/clients a Happy Columbus Day and also send them a special coupon.
October 10th World Mental Health Day
– Give this day the recognition that it needs. Learn More about it here.
October 12th National Farmers Day
– Run a promotion for your Farmer Clients.
October 14th National Dessert Day
– BOGO free Desert or discount a desert item.
October 15th National I Love Lucy Day
– This will give you a plethora of subject to talk about.
October 16th National Boss's Day
– Remind your Customers and provide something they can give their bosses.
October 16th World Food Day
– It is a day about 0 hunger. A great day to give back.
October 17th National Take your Parents to Lunch Day
– If you are in the restaurant industry this is an easy October Marketing Idea.
October 18th National Get to Know your Customer Day
– Run social media giveaways and engage with your following. Ask them questions and send out surveys.
October 19th National Seafood Bisque Day
– Another Restaurant Marketing Idea for October. A Gift Card Giveaway is also a great idea for companies not in the restaurant industry.
October 21st National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
– Another Restaurant Marketing Idea for October. A Gift Card Giveaway is also a great idea for companies not in the restaurant industry.
October 24th United Nations Day
– Learn more here
October 26th National Pumpkin Day
– Another Restaurant Marketing Idea for October. A Gift Card Giveaway is also a great idea for companies not in the restaurant industry.
October 27th National Make a Difference Day
– Giveback and also encourage your customers to do the same.
October 28th National Chocolate Day
– Another Restaurant Marketing Idea for October. A Gift Card Giveaway is also a great idea for companies not in the restaurant industry.
October 29th World Stroke Day
– Raise awareness and also offer support for survivors.
October 31st Happy Halloween
– Run a Social Media Costume Contest. A great way to interact with your following.
October 31st - November 2nd Day of the Dead/ la dia de los muertos
– Run a Social Media Costume Contest. A great way to interact with your audience.