Agency social media themes for December: It’s all about the holidays!
The year is speeding by and rushing to a close! Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will be here soon, followed quickly by the New Year. December is the ideal time to reach out to clients. Spread some holiday cheer and offer tips on seasonal liability and consumer protection, both for families and businesses. Keep an eye on the weather for tips navigating seasonal hazards. Suggest some New Year's financial resolutions. Let your clients know you value them and are working hard on their behalf to make their 2019 safe and profitable. Here are some links highlighting special events for use in your social media campaigns – it’s a good opportunity to create a dialogue about coverage!
Month Long Observances
Safe Toy and Gift Month
National Hand-washing Awareness Month
Designated Week Long Events
2-8 - National Influenza Vaccination Week
3-7 - Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
22-30 - Hanukkah
12/26 – 1/1 – Kwanzaa
Notable Days
1 – World AIDS Day
3 – Skywarn Recognition Day
3 – International Day of People with Disability
4 - World Wildlife Conservation Day
4 – National Cookie Day – watch for special local promotions
5 – Walt Disney’s birthday
7 – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
10 – Human Rights Day
14 – Monkey Day
15 – Bill of Rights Day
16 – Beethoven’s Birthday
17 – Wright Brothers Day - First flight
21 – First day of Winter
23 – Festivus
24 – Christmas Eve
25 – Christmas Day
27 – National Fruitcake Day
31 – New Year’s Eve
Seasonal Consumer Insurance Blog posts that you can link to or post on Twitter or Facebook:
Dangerous toys: Check these 2018 toy safety reports and tips
‘Tis the season: Party hosts should be aware of liability issues
Don’t let frozen pipes shut down your business this winter
Have a fireplace? Time to clean that chimney!
Ice dams can be costly. Ventilate & insulate!
Winter Pet Care
Prevent home heating fires with these tips from the pros
Winterizing: Money saving ideas for heating your home
Ice Dams 101: How to handle winter roof hazards
Winter fire safety: a few quick reminders
Puffback: Avoid This Homeowners’ Nightmare
Sharing the road with snow plows & more winter driving tips
Before and after winter storms: advance planning and filing claims
It's Never Too Late To Winter Proof Your Home
Scam-apalooza! Don’t let fraud ruin your holiday
Candle with Care this holiday season
Holiday alert: Be on guard for identity theft
Have you watered your Christmas tree today?
Indoor holiday decorating safety tips