It’s about that time again! Here are 15 social media topics for the month of January to kick off your new year.
- With the New Year, comes time for resolutions. Ask your fans and followers what their resolutions are and how they are keeping up with them.
- Funny quote for New Year’s Day: “Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.” – Bill Vaughn
- Inspiring quote for the New Year: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey
- January 4 is Trivia Day—you know what that means! Schedule 2-3 short and sweet trivia posts to celebrate.
- In light of National Blood Donor Month, find out where there are blood drives happening in your community and promote them via Facebook and Twitter.
- Remind your fans and followers to review their insurance policies for the New Year. Promote bundling and ways to save to catch their eye.
- January is National Thank You Month. Thank your social media fans and followers for their support and business.
- January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. This is a great excuse to hold a friendly competition. Ask fans and followers to dress up their pet, take a picture and tag you on social media. The picture with the most “likes” can win a gift card!
- January 20 is Martin Luther King Day. Share some of Dr. King’s motivational words and some history that relates to the holiday on your social media channels.
- In many areas, the winter weather continues on. If you live in a wintery area, be sure to share local weather warnings, delays, news, etc.
- It’s National Book Month. Ask your followers what they are currently reading and recommend a few of your favorites books.
- January 24 is National Compliment Day. Make it a point to compliment your fans and followers to thank them for their support.
- Motivational Monday: “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -Og Mandino
- Now that the season for winter sports has arrived, drum up some friendly competition by asking your fans and followers which activity they prefer: skiing or snowboarding? You could also offer some tips for picking the right travel insurance policy if followers will be traveling to the slopes this winter season.
- Insurance #TipTuesday: It is important to ensure you clean snow off of your roof (or have it cleaned), especially if more than a foot of heavy, wet snow and ice have accumulated.