July Holidays + Content Ideas.
“Keep your eyes on the stars,
and your feet on the ground. ”
We have put together a short and sweet list of July holidays and fun days, in addition to some social media content ideas for the small business owner and female entrepreneur. Save this list and use when scheduling your content or use as marketing ideas and implement them into one of your advertising campaigns.
The ones chosen below are more geared towards the small business - giving you ideas for your content and promotions; all curated for the female entrepreneur in mind, her business and beautiful brand!
Fun holiday posts can increase your social media engagement and also add positive emotions for your followers.
Be sure to also check out the SHOP for social media templates, making content creation that much easier. If you need assistance with curating content for your social media or blog, be sure to visit the COCOLILY Atelier, our boutique creative agency, and schedule a coffee consult with us!
4 National Caesar Salad Day
7 Global Forgiveness Day
7 World Chocolate Day
9 National Sugar Cookie Day
10 National Piña Colada Day
10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day
11 National Blueberry Muffin Day
11 National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
11 National Mojito Day
12 National Simplicity Day
15 National Give Something Away Day
16 National Ice Cream Day
20 Get To Know Your Customers Day
25 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
25 National Wine and Cheese Day
29 National Lipstick Day
30 International Day of Friendship
30 National Cheesecake Day
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT + MARKETING IDEAS.
Host a Summer Client Appreciation Event; whether it’s in-person or online. If it’s in-person, you can have an Ice Cream Social or Wine Tasting Event. If you are doing something online, you can offer a gift with purchase or have a giveaway.
Bring in additional revenue with a Christmas in July sale.
Market your brand to tourists by placing brochures in local Welcome Centres or partner with other companies that offer city tours and see how you can be included ie. a stop at your cafe, wine tasting at your winter.
If you own a restaurant, offer a special on your Caesar Salads on National Caesar Salad Day.
Create a limited edition summer product that is only available in the summer months.
Start a summer-themed hashtag on Instagram and encourage your online audience to post pictures using it.
Share your favourite Piña Colada recipe on the 10th of July.
Update your Facebook cover photo with a summer image.
Tag a new business that you support and love; ask for your followers to share theirs.
On National Ice Cream Day, treat your customers to a Popsicle by hiring an Ice Cream Truck and make it a one-day event; celebrating and thanking your customers.
Get to know your customers on the 20th of July by running a poll on Instagram or send an email with a survey to see what you can do better or what they’d love to see from your brand, shop or service.
Share a book your currently reading and ask your audience what they recommend.
On National Wine and Cheese Day you can put together a mini pop-up in your store, showcasing your latest collections and treating customers to wine and cheese.
Update customers of your opening times and office closure dates.
Share your top five lipsticks with your audience on National Lipstick Day.
International Day of Friendship and National Cheesecake Day - can you say Golden Girls? :) Love it! Share your favourite cheesecake recipe or favourite local spot for the best cheesecake in your city. You can also offer a special promotion on that day to your audience, celebrating and thanking them for being amazing customers.
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Social Media Bundle | Summer Collection
76 Editable Templates for Instagram Posts and Stories.
Easy to download - ideal for showcasing your brand with some summer vibes and inspiring your audience with inspirational quotes also.
Perfect for retail shops, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, blogger, coach, entrepreneur and small business Instagram pages.
