March is just around the corner… so, it’s time to start planning your social media content.
Luckily, we’ve created a March 2023 Content Planner full of important dates and ideas on how you can recognise them.
To ensure you don’t miss days like World Employee Appreciation Day and Clean up Australia Day, download our FREE February 2023 Content Planner.
If you follow the link, you will find we have included some free post templates you can modify to suit your business when creating social media content in March.
Important Dates for Your March 2023 Content Planner
World Wildlife Day: Friday, 3 March 2023
World Wildlife Day was proclaimed as 3 March by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. We rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet literally ALL our needs, from food, to fuel, clothing, medicines and housing.
So many industries have been impacted by supply issues over the last few years – the construction and technology in particular. Take advantage of this opportunity by tying in your business’s approach to sustainability and doing your part for our environment.
Ways to recognise World Wildlife Day on social media:
- Share facts about World Wildlife Day using the hashtags for this year’s celebration including, #WWD2023, #PartnershipsforConservation, #WorldWildlifeDay and #WWD.
- If you work in the education sector, get your students to choose an endangered animal or plant to draw or paint, then share the artwork on social media. You could also run a competition for kids who visit your shop, office or practice.
- Recognise any critically endangered species in your state to spread awareness amongst followers in your area.
World Employee Appreciation Day: Saturday, 4 March 2023
If you have awesome corporate culture, you know it’s important to recognise and appreciate your employees all year long. However, it’s especially important to make plans to celebrate them on World Employee Appreciation Day!
Ways to recognise World Employee Appreciation Day on social media:
- Recognise all your employees by sending them a thank you message, posting a general message on your socials as well.
- No matter your industry, this is a great opportunity to celebrate by providing lunch for your employees. Create a reel to share the celebration on social media.
Clean up Australia Day: Monday, 6 March 2023
Clean up Australia Day has brought over twenty-million Australians together over the years, donating their time to improve the environment. Held annually on the first Sunday in March, it has become the nation’s largest community-based environmental event.
Ways to recognise Clean up Australia Day on social media:
- Share facts about the positive impact Clean up Australia Day has on the environment.
- Hold a business clean-up to engage staff, promote sustainability and support your organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives on social media.
- Even if you work in a trade, you could share the ways your business focuses on sustainability and protecting the environment.
International Women’s Day: Wednesday, 8 March 2023
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women past, present and future. The campaign theme for International Women’s Day this year is “Embrace Equity.”
Ways to recognise International Women’s Day on social media:
- Create a post acknowledging the women in your workplace and their achievements.
- Share how you ensure your business is a fair and equal workplace on your socials.
- If you work in the women’s retail industry, have a storewide sale to celebrate your customers.
World’s Greatest Shave: Wednesday, 15 – Sunday, 19 March 2023
World’s Greatest Shave, held from 15–19 March is all about sending a powerful message of hope to the 135,000 Aussie families currently facing blood cancer. You can shave, cut or colour your hair to participate in the sponsored event and the funds you raise will provide precious relief to those who need it most.
Ways to recognise World’s Greatest Shave on social media:
- There are so many ways you could share your involvement in the event on your socials. If you have any brave employees or students, register an individual, team or workplace to join in and share your experience.
- Encourage your followers to get involved in World’s Greatest Shave.
- Host a fundraising offer or day, such as anyone who donates to your fundraiser receives free shipping.
World Poetry Day: Tuesday, 21 March 2023
World Poetry Day is held every year on 21 March, celebrating a linguistic expression people from all cultures can identify with. The day was first introduced with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry around the world.
Ways to recognise World Poetry Day on social media:
- Choose a theme and have a poetry competition in your workplace, sharing the finalists and winner on your socials.
- No matter your industry, you could post a couple of poems relevant to your work.
World Water Day: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
World Water Day celebrates all water has to offer and raises awareness of the two billion people living without access to safe water. This year is all about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centres, farms and factories don’t have the safe water and toilets they need.
Ways to recognise World Water Day on social media:
- Raise awareness by sharing facts about the water and sanitation crisis.
- Share an action list for your followers to start taking steps in the right direction. For example, save water, eat local, flush safe, stop polluting, protect nature and clean up.
- Australia has beautiful natural water destinations (beaches, rivers, etc.). Share some photos of your area.
Earth Hour: Saturday, 25 March 2023
Earth Hour calls on Australians everywhere to switch off their lights at 8:30pm Saturday, 25 March and join a worldwide community of millions supporting action on climate change and biodiversity loss. This is another great opportunity to recognise your business’s sustainable initiatives.
Ways to recognise Earth Hour on social media:
- Register your participation in Earth Hour by sending your logo to appear on the pledge wall on Earth Hour organisation website, sharing on social media.
- Remind your followers when Earth Hour is, encouraging them to participate.