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And POOF it was October. Crazy how fast this year is going by. Don’t let time get you, make a social media plan going into the month! Below are a few of my favorite post ideas, topics and prompts for the month of October and all of the goodness it brings. Enjoy! (this post has been updated with the correct 2021 dates).
Month-wide
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Here you can post about survivor stories, anyone in your company with 1st hand experience, show support to charities, or simply post about your support and recognition.
National Bullying Prevention Month
You could highlight what makes your brand “weird” or your company culture “geeky.” Show the idea that everyone has attributes of being so-called “loser”. Bullying is irrelevant if everyone showed up as their true selves.
You could also highlight charities and other organizations that your apart of.
You could also take the leadership approach. Highlighting good human traits.
National Diabetes Month
Diabetes facts vs myths
Low sugar recipes
How to stay active during Fall
Fall General
Cider drink recipes
Pumpkin carving/ painting contest or showcase
Fall DIY Decor
Hayrides/Pumpkin patch
Fall fashion
Halloween Content
DIY costumes/ costume
Spooky drinks/food ideas
Favorite Halloween movie line up
DIY décor
Highlighted weeks
1st week in October: Get Organized Week
Organization tips & tricks
Where to start organizing your living space.
How to elevate your space
Optimizing your week
Planning tips
Motivational tips to stay organized
4th -8th October: Customer Service Week
Highlight your team
Highlight members on your team
Share customer service tips
Share customer service facts about your business
Conventional Holidays
October 11: Columbus Day
October 16: Sweetest Day
October 31: Halloween
Non-conventional Holidays
October 1: International Coffee Day
Share your coffee spot
Share your current coffee cup
Share your favorite mug
Share your favorite coffee recipe
Share your favorite Fall coffee fix
October 1: World Vegetarian Day
Share why you went vegetarian
Easy recipes
Your favorite recipe
How does being a vegetarian help you
How does being a vegetarian help your environment
October 1: World Smile Day
Smile
Team selfie
The importance of a smile to you
October 4: National Taco Day
Eat tacos
Share your favorite taco recipe.
Share your favorite taco spot.
October 4: National Vodka Day
Favorite cocktail recipe
Favorite Vodka
Have a happy hour with your followers on live
October 5: World Teachers’ Day
Thank your teachers
Do something nice for your local school system
Highlight your favorite teacher memory
October 5: Do Something Nice Day
Do something nice for yourself #selfcare
Do something nice for your loved ones
Do something nice for a stranger
October 6: Mad Hatter Day
Crazy hats
October 9: Curious Events Day
Highlight your favorite conspiracy theory
October 9: International Beer and Pizza Day
Self-explanatory – have fun
Favorite local pizza shop
Favorite beer
Do another happy hour with your followers on live.
October 10: World Mental Health Day
How do you train your brain?
Helplines or local counselor numbers
Success stories
Interview an expert
How do you balance mind body and soul
October 14: National Dessert Day
October 15: Global Handwashing Day
Handwashing routine
Touch on your current anti-COVID sanitary products or routine
October 15: World Students Day
Highlight education
What are you currently a student of?
How to get started being a novice again.
How far have you come since college or high school?
Highlight your interns!!!!!
October 16: National Boss Day
Highlight your boss
Explain what makes a good boss
How to be your own boss
October 19: Evaluate Your Life Day
Self reflect
Have you met your life goals? Are you on the way to meet them?
How can you level up?
What is your plan?
Life advise for yourself from yourself
“If I could go back to myself 5 years ago and tell her/him…”
October 17: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Remind people to declutter digitally too!
You favorite digital organizational tips
What organization software do you use?
October 20: Office Chocolate Day
Bring your favorite chocolate to your office
Interview your office on what their favorite chocolate is
Have a chocolate taste test during lunch
October 21: National Apple day
share apple recipe -fall like
Apple Picking
Apple cider
Favorite apple farm
October 21: Celebration of Mind Day
How do you train your brain?
Helplines or local counselor numbers
Success stories
Interview an expert
How do you balance mind body and soul
October 23: Make a Difference Day
Pick up trash, Make homeless food, Etc.
Make sure to be authentic. Don’t just do it for the photo. Share how your act made you feel or share the importance of why you do something. If you pick up trash, tell why. Did you do it because ocean life is important to you? Did you do it because you believe in a beautiful environment for all?
People can tell if you are being fake.
October 23: Take Back Your Time Day
How do you unplug or reset?
What are your favorite anti-burnout tips?
October 24: United Nations Day
Highlight your favorite countries to visit
October 25: World Pasta Day
Favorite pasta
Favorite recipe
Highlight your favorite local restaurant
Cook with your followers on live
October 25: International Artist Day
What does art mean to you?
Highlight your favorite artists
Interview a local artist
Collaborate with artists (giveaways, events, etc.)
October 26: National Pumpkin Day
Carve pumpkins
Pumpkin carving contest
Pumpkin recipes
Favorite pumpkin food/ bev
Paint pumpkins
Pumpkin patch
October 27: Black Cat Day
Something spooky
Black cat stories
October 28: National Chocolate Day
Self-explanatory
Go crazy with the chocolate theme
You get brownie points, pun intended, if you can make it spooky for Halloween.
October 29: National Cat Day
Highlight your furry friends!!
October 31: National Magic Day
Do you know any magic tricks? Show them!
I hope this list helps you when it comes to planning your October content calendar. Come back each month for a list of post ideas like this. If you are looking for some social media help either in strategy, content or full management get in touch with me and I can help you create your dream social media, THAT CONVERTS!
Happy Spooking!
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