Time to look-ahead at the month of November 2013…
…for events, occasions and anniversaries we can use as the basis for marketing campaigns and promotions.
FIRST…we’re fast approaching the end of the year…
and that means CHRISTMAS, of course. Major retailers will have started their Christmas campaigns a long time before now, so it’s not too early to look at your own campaign.
Before that, November in the USA means…THANKSGIVING (this year on November 28).
(In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is a month earlier on October 14).
This year is the 150th modern celebration on Thanksgiving in the USA, the first being on 26 November 1863 after President Lincoln proclaimed the holiday the previous October.
“Black Friday” follows, which marks the start of the Christmas season shopping frenzy!
Here’s a more comprehensive list of events and occasions…
November 1 – All Saints Day
November 5 – Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night (UK)
November 8 – Bram Stoker’s birthday (author of “Dracula”)
November 10 – Remembrance Sunday (UK)
November 11 – Veterans Day (USA )