Social Media Post Ideas For October

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There is no doubt about it, the Fall is a BUSY time of year for all of us. But, don't let your social media strategy slip as we head into Q4!

When we are developing a content strategy, designing an email campaign or drafting social media posts for Social Kitchen clients, October is chock-full of fun holidays and important awareness days that we draw inspiration from. Below, we've listed some of our favorite reasons to celebrate in October. When reading these, think about how you could use them to have some fun and increase engagement on social media. Perhaps a pizza giveaway on Facebook in celebration of the fact that October is National Pizza month? What about live streaming your company pumpkin carving contest? Maybe share a Steve Jobs quote on October 16th, that reflects your brand. The possibilities are endless, be creative!

Monthly Celebrations/Awareness:

  • October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  • October is National Pizza Month

Weekly Celebrations/Awareness:

  • Oct 4th: Fire Prevention Week

Daily Celebrations/Awareness:

  • Oct 1: World Vegetarian Day

  • Oct 2: World Smily Day

  • Oct 3: National Techies Day

  • Oct 4: National Taco Day

  • Oct 5: World Teacher's Day

  • Oct 11: International Day of The Girl

  • Oct 14: National Dessert Day

  • Oct 15: Global Handwashing Day

  • Oct 16: Steve Jobs Day

  • Oct 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

  • Oct 25: World Pasta Day

  • Oct 26: National Pumpkin Day

  • Oct 30: Checklist Day

  • Oct 31: HALLOWEEN!

October is also the perfect time to acknowledge all of the wonderful things that we love about Autumn. Social media and blog posts could include sharing a list of local pick-your-own apple farms, a favorite Fall recipe, football game-day promotions or even creative pumpkins carved by your staff. Also, remember that your customers are busy this time of year as well. What conveniences can you offer them to make their life easier?

Finally, don't forget that the holiday season will be sneaking up on you pretty quickly. NOW is the time to begin promoting holiday events, bookings or specials. Just don't over do it—like you, your customers will appreciate being eased into the season of hustle and bustle!

Action Item: Pull out your October calendar now, and simply jot down an idea for each day or week for your social media posts. Coming up with the idea is half the battle—do this now and October will be a breeze!