Are You Ready To Fill Your Fall Content Calendar?
As a marketing professional, the new season also has me thinking about how I can incorporate fall content into my content marketing strategy and content calendar. We all can agree that a good plan includes taking advantage of what is happening around you to develop content that inspires and is relatable.
If you’re anything like me, the triple-digit weather in DFW didn’t stop you from grabbing the bins of pumpkins from the attic weeks ago. Let’s hope you didn’t have a minor accident with the sheetrock like I did. (But that’s a story for another day!)
Fall Content Ideas to Help You Get Started
A few of my fall content favorites include cooler weather (I know it’s coming soon!), pumpkins, lighting candles, cozy sweatshirts and blankets, football, costumes and fall festivals. The list could literally go on and on.
Let’s spend a few minutes discussing how you can add a cozy autumn vibe into your fall content approach that will elicit a positive response from your followers.
Fall Inspired Blogs
Your audience loves getting a peak into the personal lives of the team. That could mean sharing an article highlighting your teams’ favorite fall activities. You can also consider featuring everyone’s favorites, from scary movies to fall date night ideas and Thanksgiving recipes. The options are endless.
Autumn Themed Pictures
A simple idea is to post a Happy Fall message with a picture of leaves changing colors! But consider taking it a step further. Do you have an office Halloween or Thanksgiving party? If so, take pictures at your events and share them on your social media platforms. Want to go even further? Create a poll and let your audience vote for the team member with the best Halloween costume.
Season Inspired Questions and Polls
Engage your audience with questions. Topics can range from favorite Halloween candy to favorite Fall travel destinations or what someone is thankful for. It doesn’t need to be overcomplicated; it just needs to be fun. You can also create a relevant hashtag for your post and encourage followers to use it when they comment.
Seasonal Discounts
If you have an ecommerce store, you don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to have a sale. Consider offering a 31% discount on Halloween or a coupon good for the month of October. It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays.
Giving Back
Thanksgiving is about the act of giving and expressing gratitude. We all know of a story where someone has paid for the coffee or food of the person in line after them. How about incorporating an act of kindness in your social media strategy. Consider sending electronic gift cards to the first five people who comment on your post. You can also donate to the charity of your choice when you reach a set number of likes or shares on your post.
Fired Up For Fall Content!
I hope you found these fall content idea starters helpful. What other ideas can you share?