8 August Content Ideas

Here are our top picks for content ideas for the month of August.

International Coworking Day - August 9th

If you're lucky enough to work in a coworking space you have a built in business network literally outside your office door! If you're not utilizing this network already then International Coworking Day is the perfect excuse to start. Here are 3 ways you could celebrate:

1. Host an off-site BBQ or picnic in the park

2. Launch a social media tag-athon - one person from each company puts their business card into a box and pulls another business card out, then they give the company whose card they pulled out a shout out on social media

3. Do a freebie swap - each company puts together one swag bag of promotional items, and receives one swag bag of promotional items from another business

World Elephant Day - August 12th

Bring awareness to a charity that supports this beautiful animal, or maybe take your team on a day trip to see some elephants.

National Bowling Day - August 13th

What a perfect excuse for an evening of fun after a long day in the office.

National Non Profit Day - August 17th

Use this day to do good, but also do something with longevity that means something to your team. Here are 3 ways to celebrate:

1. Let your team volunteer on the clock - in a world where we all have so little free time, we guarantee they will be thankful you afforded them the time they perhaps would not be able to afford themselves, to give back

2. Gather input from your team and decide on a new non-profit organization you would like to align with and support on an ongoing basis

3. Donate some of your profits from the day/week/month

World Photography Day - August 19th

Here are 3 ways to celebrate:

1. Host a photography scavenger hunt - list items your team has to find and submit photos of such as the oldest artifact in their home - give bonus points for funny submissions

2. Post a throwback photo of your founders when they started out

3. Get your team outside, buy the longest selfie stick you can find, and take a group summer selfie in the park

National Dog Day - August 26th

Here are 3 ways to celebrate:

1. If you're in-office, then host a bring your dog to work day

2. Host a best dog trick competition and get your team to record their furry companions doing their best tricks - give away some dog treats or toys as a prize

3. Post some pictures of your team's canine pals

Women's Equality Day - August 26th

Celebrate the women you work with. Post some inspirational quotes from your female colleagues and bring attention to being an equal opportunity employer.

National Beach Day - August 30th

Host a beach themed party complete with cocktails or mocktails, beach balls, summer tunes, and hawaiian shirts and leis.

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