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Promotional Planning IDEAS Calendar
1-30 – Cancer From the
Sun Month
Tans might look great today, but you pay for them
tomorrow – sometimes dearly. Great for treatment
centers, derms, sunscreen manufacturers, etc.
1-30 – National Candy Month
Endless possibilities for tie-ins here. Just about
everyone likes some kind of candy.
4 – Tiananmen Square Anniversary
In Beijing, 1989. A reminder that terrorists aren’t
always hard to find.
6-7 – Donut Day
Decreed since 1938 by the Salvation Army, a day to
make a donation and enjoy a few donuts. Coffee shops,
bakeries, etc. can get involved in co-ops.
7 – VCR Anniversary
Sony came out with the Betamax today, 1975. It was a
$1,400 miracle machine back then…
8 – Race Unity Day
It’s embarrassing that in 2003 we still “can’t all
just get along.” Great day to promote it in your area,
at least. Virtually any firm can be involved.
9-15 – National Little League Baseball Week
Super link-up to any sort of baseball or kids-themed
promo.
13 – Friday the Thirteenth
The triskaidekapobic’s horror. Logoed mirrors,
anyone?
14 – Univac Anniversary
The world’s first commercial computer, large enough
to fill several rooms, was unveiled today, 1951, in
Philadelphia.
15 – Magna Carta Day
Signed on this day, 1215. If you don’t know what it
is, and are over 12, shame on you. Universal
opportunities abound.
16 – Stan Laurel – Birthday
With Ollie Hardy, part of one of the funniest comedy
teams in history. Great for networks, video
makers/stores, theatres, comedy clubs, etc.
19 – National Sauntering Day
Dedicated to bringing back sauntering (vs.
meandering or gallivanting) as an activity. Neat offbeat
hook-up for gyms, shoe stores and more.
21 – Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Saluting their many contributions to our world.
21 – Summer Begins
At 3:10 a.m., EDT.
25 – Battle of Little Bighorn Anniversary
Today, 1876, General George Custer and troops
demonstrated why arrogance and overconfidence aren’t
good success strategies.
30 – Leap Second Adjustment Day
Coordinating atomic and astronomical time. Any
time-related promo can fit.
Promotion Planning Dates
June – Adopt A Shelter Cat Month
June – Dairy Month
June – Entrepreneurs "Do It Yourself" Marketing Month
June – Fireworks Safety Months (through July 31st)
June – Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
June – International Men’s Month
June – National Accordion Awareness Month
June – National Candy Month
June – National Iced Tea Month
June – National Rose Month
June – National Safety Month
June – Sports America Kids Month
June – Turkey Lover’s Month
June – Vision Research Month
June 1st - 7th – Stepparents Week
June 1st - 7th – National Headache Awareness Week
June 1st – National Cancer Survivor’s Day
June 1st – Stand for Children Day
June 4th – National Hunger Awareness Day
June 5th – UN World Environment Day
June 7th - 13th – Black Single Parents’ Week
June 7th – National Trails Day
June 6th – D-Day
June 8th - 14th – National Flag Week
June 8th - 14th – National Youth Sport Coaches Week
June 9th - 15th – National Little League Baseball Week
June 10th – Ball Point Pen Patented -1943
June 12th - 15th – US Open Golf Championship
June 12th – National Automotive Service Professionals
Day
June 14th – Flag Day
June 15th – Father's Day
June 15th – Native American Citizenship Day
June 19th – Juneteenth
June 20th - 29th – Special Olympics World Summer Games
June 20th – Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 21st – Start of Cancer astrological sign
June 21st – Summer Begins
June 22nd - 29th – Amateur Radio Week
June 22nd - 28th – Carpenter Ant Awareness Week
June 22nd - 28th – Helen Keller Deaf-Blindness Awareness
Week
June 22nd - 28th – National Cheese Week
June 22nd – America's Kids Day
June 23rd - 27th – Take Your Pet to Work Week
June 26th – UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking
June 27th – Helen Keller Birthday (1880)
June 27th – National HIV Testing Day
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