September Marketing Ideas

Even though in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is not quite over...it is VERY important for marketers to be planning ahead for the Fall & 4th quarter.  September is one of those transition months-similar to March is strattles 2 seasons.  In the Northern Hemisphere it's summer & autumn.  In the Southern Hemisphere its winter & spring.  September needs to be the transition month for marketing as well, getting everyone ready for the holiday season no matter where you live.  Here are some ideas to consider for the month as you make plans:

The month of September is:
AKC Responsible Ownership, ADHD, Apple, Baby Safety, Backpack Safety America, Be Kind to Editors & Writers, College Savings, International People Skills, International Self Awareness, International Strategic Thinking, National Coupon, National Honey, National Organic Harvest, National Prime Beef, National Piano, National Skin Care Awareness, National Preparedness, One on One, Self Improvement, September is Healthy Aging, Shameless Promotion, & Update Your Resume Month.

Special weeks in September:

1-7th Self University Week
1-8th International Enthusiasm Week
6-10th National Payroll Week
7-11th Play Days
12-18th Balance Awareness Week
19-25th Build a Better Image & Turn off Your TV week
20-24th National Love Your Files Week
26-Oct 2nd  National Keep Kids Creative Week
27-Oct 2nd Banned Books Week

Special Days for September:

3rd-National Lazy Mom's Day
6th-Labor Day
8th-International Literacy Day & Rosh Hashanah
10th-Swap Ideas Day
11th-Patriot's & Remembrance Day
13th-International Chocolate Day
15th-International Day of Democracy
17th-Yom Kippur
18th-National Respect, International Eat an Apple, & Responsible Dog Ownership Day
21st-International Day of Peace
22nd-American Business Women's Day & Autumn Equinox
25th-Family Health & Fitness Day USA & National Hunting & Fishing Day
26th-National Good Neighbor Day
27th-World Tourism Day
29th-National Women's Health & Fitness Day