July has the 4th. September has Labor Day. It seems like every month has something to promote except the month of August.                                               

Does that mean we throw in the towel for August, NO! It just means we have a couple weeks to get creative with how we get our messages out.  With this in mind, here are three ideas to get your marketing juices flowing:           

 1. Honor Lesser-Known Holidays

Also, August 5th is National Beer Day; in case anyone was wondering and August 6th is national Root Beer Float Day; All you need to do is find a creative way to tie your business into one of these holidays, then promote!           

I’ll put a complete list of ideas at the end of this article.           

2. Promote a VIP Guest-Only Special

Even if you don’t find a fitting unofficial holiday to promote, you can always create your own event! A client-only special is a great way to reward customers for dining with you, and increase your sales at the same time.                                               

Simply decide what you are willing to offer as a value added special, then create an email campaign to let your VIP guest list know.                                               

3. Administrate a Contest

If none of that appeals to you, a great contest is an excellent option. This could be anything, but the best contest will force prospects and customers to use your products or services.                                               

For example, a Chinese restaurant could have an eggroll eating contest, An Ice Cream shop could have a frozen delight eating contest. You get the picture, right?.  All of this can be done on a shoe string budget too. Winners can get dining credit and you can even take the contest to Facebook for a more profound effect at no cost.                                                                       

We could even assist with finding a partner to help host any kind of an event like this.  Need more info contact Lingoink @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Call one of our marketing consultants at 1-877-568-5667

Chris Knorr

Specialist

LingoInk.com

Chris can be reached at 321-229-7698 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and is available to speak to your group or association.

 

 August Holiday Fun Dates to Remember:

National Catfish Month

August 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 2 National Ice Cream Soda Day
August 3 National Watermelon Day
August 4 National Chocolate Chip Day
August 5 National Mustard Day
August 6 National Root Beer Float Day
August 7 Raspberries 'n Cream Day
August 8 National Frozen Custard Day
August 9 National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 National S'mores Day
August 11 National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 14 National Creamsicle Day
August 15 National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 17 National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18 National Ice Cream Pie Day
August 19 National Soft Ice Cream Day
August 20 National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21 National Spumoni Day
August 22 National Pecan Torte Day
August 23 National Spongecake Day
August 24 National Peach Pie Day
August 25 National Banana Split Day
August 26 National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27 National Pots de Creme Day
August 28 National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 National Trail Mix Day