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Marketing Guide for November

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Marketing Must: Small Business Saturday

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday that gives the local retailer their day in the sun beside the big box stores and major e-commerce sellers. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 27.

Did you know that 112 million people went out to shop small on Small Business Saturday 2016, a 13% increase from 2015? (Grasshopper.com)

Some tips to prepare for Small Business Saturday:

Promote early through email, social media, and advertising
Create and promote a Landing Page just for this event
Optimize your SEO

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CALENDAR IDEAS

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Month

There is no cure for this disease that affects nearly 5.4 million Americans, and the number is growing. While the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, it also focuses on increasing support for caregivers and sharing available resources.
Hashtags to use: #NationalAlzheimersDiseaseMonth #AlzheimersAwareness

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American Education Week Nov. 14th-20th

The week promotes collaboration between parents and educators. Across the country, schools host events under a theme proposed by the National Education Association (NEA). Within those themes, educators provide a look at their practices, technology, and goals.
Hashtag to use: #AmericanEducationWeek

Thanksgiving Day

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.
Hashtag to use: #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingDay

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