May Promotion and Online Marketing Ideas for Small Business

Looking for some online marketing ideas for your small business for May 2024?

May is bursting with unique events perfect for energizing your marketing campaigns. From Small Business Week to Mother’s Day, leverage these occasions to connect with your audience in meaningful ways. Discover how our upcoming Virtual Marketing Brainstorming Session can help you transform these opportunities into impactful promotions for your brand.

Here’s some ideas to get you started planning your promotions for May 2024:

Offer free seminar for employees at a local public service office
Graduation party yard prep/cleanup
Charity bike ride
Gluten-free recipes
Graduation gift guide
Teacher appreciation day – May 2
Cindo de May – May 5
Mother’s Day – 2nd Sunday in May
Memorial Day – 4th Monday in May

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More online marketing ideas for small businesses in May 2024:

Small Business Week

#smallbusinessweek #nsbw

the first week of May is National Small Business Week. What are you going to post on social media?

Offer a seminar or workshop for small business owners
Reveal a different 1-day deal each day
Attend networking events, post photos and updates
Participate in an expo or trade show

Week-long recognition:

Nurse’s Week – first full week of month
Wildflower Week – week two
National Bike Week – third week
National Police Week – third week of month
Emergency Medical Services Week – fourth week of month

May 2024 Promo Events

Date Your Mate Month
Foster Care Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Hamburger Month
National Photograph Month
National Salad Month
Older Americans Month
ALS Awareness
Asthma Awareness
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Clean Air Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salad Month
National Photograph Month
Gifts from the Garden Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Military Family Appreciation Month

May Event Dates

TBD (Typically May 1) – Red Nose Day
May 1 – May Day
May 1 – Mother Goose Day
May 1 – Kentucky Derby
May 4 – Thank A Teacher Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 4 – International Firefighters Day
May 4 – National Teacher’s Day
May 5 – Cinco De Mayo
May 6 – National Nurses Day
May 7 – World Password Day
May 7 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 8 – World Fair Trade Day
May 8 – World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day
May 09 – Mother’s Day
May 11 – Eat What You Want Day
May 12 – National Receptionists Day
May 15 – Armed Forces Day
May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16 – Love a Tree Day
May 17-23 – PGA Championship
May 21 – National Bike to Work Day
May 21 – NASCAR Day
May 20 – Be a Millionaire Day
May 23-Jun 6 – French Open
May 24 – Victoria Day (Canada)
May 25 – Geek Pride Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 26 – Sally Ride Day
May 28-31 – Indianapolis 500
May 31 – Memorial Day
May 31 – World No-Tobacco Day

Virtual Marketing Brainstorming Sessions

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month as we use these ideas to plan for NEXT month.

Next Month’s Marketing Magic: Collaboratively brainstorm marketing and social media promotion strategies for the upcoming month, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
The Power of Collaboration: Real-time, collaborative problem-solving with peers from various industries.
Gain Actionable Insights: Walk away with actionable strategies that you can implement in your marketing efforts immediately.

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Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional network in a casual, friendly setting.

Direct from the Pro, Vicky Wu: Gather and shape practical, creative promotional ideas for the upcoming month under the guidance of our marketing expert, focusing on innovative ideas for immediate application.