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50 Awesome August Ideas To Make Your Socials Shine
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Written by Hannah McKernon
Updated over a week ago

As August rolls in, it brings a vibrant mix of events and topics, providing you with bags of content possibilities. Summer fun, culinary delights and celebrations all feature this month. With loads of themes at your disposal, you have a golden opportunity to engage your audience and reach new followers. Don't miss out on the chance to enliven your feeds.

For example, #BlackBusinessMonth is an excellent time to feature black entrepreneurs and their businesses, shining a spotlight on their contributions and stories. Then thereโ€™s the delightful #AfternoonTeaWeek, offering a perfect excuse to post about culinary delights and tea-time treats, or even host a themed event. As for #WorldPhotographyWeek, itโ€™s a fantastic occasion to showcase stunning visuals, run photo contests, or share tips on photography.

Incorporating these popular conversations into your August content will not only enrich your social media calendar but also offer fresh ways to engage with your audience and attract new fans. So, get ready to dive into the vibrant spirit of August. Your socials will shine so bright, your audience will need their sunglasses!

Let's dive into into the content possibilities awaiting you this August...

Social media content ideas for August 2024

AUG 1 THU

Bike To Work Day ๐Ÿšด

Promote eco-friendly transportation with #BikeToWorkDay. Encourage your followers to cycle to work and share their experiences or highlight cycling gear and benefits. You could even share some fun footage of your own journey to work!

#BikeToWorkDay

AUG 3 SAT

National Mustard Day ๐ŸŒญ

Celebrate #NationalMustardDay by sharing your favourite mustard recipes, pictures of your delightful dishes, running a special offer or highlighting local mustard brands. Itโ€™s a fun way to add flavour to your feed, and leave your socials looking hot!

#NationalMustardDay

AUG 8 THU

International Cat Day ๐Ÿฑ

The purr-fect day to engage all the cat lovers out there! Use #InternationalCatDay to post cute pics, promote cat-related products, share cat memes, run special offers, or share tips for pampering your furry friends. Let's show our whiskered companions some love.

#InternationalCatDay

AUG 9 FRI

Book Lovers Day ๐Ÿ“š

#BookLoversDay is ideal for sharing book recommendations, showcasing your reading nook, posting special offers, or running a giveaway. Maybe connect with your literary audience by discussing your favourite reads, or your favourite place to read.

#BookLoversDay

AUG 13 TUE

National Prosecco Day ๐Ÿฅ‚

Toast to #NationalProseccoDay by sharing sparkling wine selections, hosting a tasting event, running a special offer, or posting cocktail recipes. It's a bubbly way to add some fizz to your feed.

#NationalProseccoDay

AUG 16 FRI

National Rum Day ๐Ÿน

Celebrate #NationalRumDay by posting rum-based cocktail recipes, the history of rum, or featuring local distilleries. Stir up some excitement with spirited content.

#NationalRumDay

Loads more great content ideas for August for you inside your Maybe* account; hereโ€™s a taster โ€ฆ

AUG 19 MON

World Photo Day ๐Ÿ“ธ

Showcase what you offer in some spectacular snaps! Mark #WorldPhotoDay by sharing your best photographs, tips on photography, or spotlighting photographers in your community, and maybe encourage your followers to do the same.

#WorldPhotoDay

AUG 21 WED

World Entrepreneurs' Day ๐Ÿ’ผ

Use #WorldEntrepreneursDay to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship. Feature stories of local entrepreneurs, offer business tips, or discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a business. Why not tell the story of your business, or share some throwback snaps.

#WorldEntrepreneursDay

AUG 24 SAT

National Burger Day ๐Ÿ”

#NationalBurgerDay is a great opportunity to feature burger recipes, showcase your favourite burger joints, or host a burger-making contest. Maybe add a special burger to your menu for the day or run a social offer. Let the flavours speak for themselves!

#NationalBurgerDay

AUG 26 MON

International Dog Day ๐Ÿถ

Celebrate #InternationalDogDay by posting adorable photos of dogs, promoting pet adoption, sharing dod memes, or highlighting your products for our four-legged friends. Itโ€™s a day to appreciate our perfect pooches!

#InternationalDogDay

Schedule your content with ease

August is a month of opportunities, where your social media platforms can be as bright as a summers day. Seize the chance to captivate and entertain your audience with content that resonates with the essence of the month. Whether you're celebrating special occasions, spreading positivity, or sharing moments of joy, let your socials shine. โ˜€๏ธ

Schedule your content with precision, execute with creativity, and watch as your social media presence radiates this August. Embrace the unique themes of the month, and let our AI-driven tools help you create engaging captions and pair them with eye-catching visuals. A thoughtfully chosen hashtag could be the spark that reaches new audiences and triggers vibrant conversations. ๐ŸŒบ

So, what are you waiting for? Elevate your strategy by planning your August content calendar. Harness the power of AI as your savvy companion to craft engaging posts, create visually stunning images, and organise your schedule with precision using your Social Planner. With flair and finesse, watch as your social media presence shines bright this August. ๐ŸŒธ

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