9 Video Content Ideas to Drive Engagement This September

The seasons are changing and so should your social media plan! As we wave goodbye to summer vacation and welcome fall, there are an abundace of fresh content ideas to help your business stand out this September.

Whether you’re looking to step up your marketing game or boost your engagement rates, here are 10 awesome content ideas to help you get noticed.

Let’s jump right in!

1. Fall

While the first day of autumn officially falls (pun intended) on September 22nd, everyone associates the entire month of September with the season. From sweater weather to pumpkin spice and everything nice, it’s definitely a great time of year to switch up your marketing strategy.

For starters, September is the perfect month to clear out your summer merchandise and offer customers an end-of-season sale. What’s more, you could start promoting your new fall collection or seasonal specials.

Get involved in local events, create an Insta-worthy fall store display, hand out fall themed giveaways or promote limited time offers. There are so many creative ways to market your business this season, so why choose just one?!

Browse our collection of fall templates and footage here >>

2. International Day of Charity 

Are you ready to do good for the world and for your business at the same time!? International Day of Charity gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while building deeper relationships with your customers. 

Established to encourage people around the world to help others and participate in philanthropic activities, International Day of Charity was chosen to be on September 5th in commemoration of Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s passing. 

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity by offering a percentage of all proceeds to charity, or team up with local NGOs to create charitable initiatives in your local community. You can even offer your customers a discount or a free service/item if they donate with their purchase. With so many ways to celebrate, we can’t wait to see the massive impact we can all bring to the world on International Day of Charity this year. 

3. Labor Day

Labor Day not only marks the unofficial start of fall, but it just so happens to be a major shopping holiday in the US as well. Plus, you’ve got the whole long weekend to really reach and connect with your customers.

When it comes to Labor Day marketing tactics, you could stick with the tried and true “one day only” and “hurry before it’s gone” Labor Day sales, or come up with something different like using freebies to build brand loyalty or offering a friends and family discount event.

No matter what method you choose, be sure to start promoting your Labor Day deals early so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the long weekend.

4. Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah takes place on September 6-8 in 2021. It’s the perfect time to celebrate new beginnings and wish your Jewish friends and followers a happy, sweet new year.

When it comes to content, think of Rosh Hashanah as the Jewish New Year. Offer a ‘new year’ sale, a giveaway or even host a contest where the ‘sweetest’ entry wins a prize! Be sure to wish your customers a “Shana Tovah” (good year) for extra brownie points.

With sweet holiday greeting videos like this one, your business will be sure to have a sweet new year all year long!

5. Grandparents Day 

Yet another unique opportunity ths September to engage your audience with awesome, heartwarming content. 

Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we take some time to show gratitude to those who paved the way for our lives to be spectacular. With an entire day to deepen the connection with both grandparents and family, there are so many ways to make the occasion memorable.

Try offering your customers a discount when they arrive with their grandparents, or offer enhanced senior specials to show your gratitude. If you want to truly touch the hearts of your customers who have lost their grandparents, provide an incentive for them to showcase their loved ones with a social media giveaway. Maybe you can even team up with local old age homes to provide a wonderful day to all the grandparents in town. 

With all the incredible ways to market your business this Grandparents Day, remember to take the time to appreciate your own!

6. Hispanic Heritage Month

Get ready to…. fiesta! September 15th through October 15th is known as Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the incredible contributions of the many Hispanic Americans. During this month, we focus on the culture, history, and diversity of our brothers and sisters from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. 

This month presents an amazing opportunity to engage with your audience, even if they aren’t of Hispanic descent. Try running social media contests with trivia about Hispanic Americans, or even offer your customers a deal when they can name a historically famous Hispanic American. 

Want to do a little more? You can highlight specific Hisapnic Americans who have contributed to the history of your industry, or even your local community! 

There are mucho ways to make the most of this month; so, what are you waiting for? Vamos!

7. Football Returns

And now… introducing… your defending Super Bowl Champions… the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!! 

Have you been aching for football since February? We have to! That’s why we are so excited for opening night of the NFL season on September 9th, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Dallas Cowboys.

The return of football can be really exciting for your business, as it offers so many ways to engage your audience with targeted content. 

If your customers like football, offer them discounts when your home team wins a game. Better yet, you can run a social media giveaway with tickets to a local football game! 

We’re not sure what we’re most excited for, football’s return or your new content. At least we know your September content will be a TOUCHDOWN!

8. Celebrity Birthdays

Did you know that some of the most famous celebrities were born in the month of September? And with our new editorial content, you can join in on the fun!

Post a Happy Birthday video for Keanu Reeves (September 2), Beyoncé (September 4), Freddie Mercury (September 5), Stephen King (September 21), Will Smith (25th), Serena Williams (26) and so many more.

Pull your followers in with scroll-stopping popular content full of their favorite celebs. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with what posting famous people can do for your business. Want to take is a step further? Create a happy birthday GIF shoutout for your favorite celebs celebrating. 

9. World Tourism Day

Last but not least, World Tourism Day provides an amazing opportunity for reaching your customers. Each year, on September 27th, we celebrate World Tourism Day and appreciate all the incredible effects of tourism on our home cities and countries. However, with the COVID pandemic devastating the tourism industry, this year’s celebration will be extraordinarily important.

Take the time this holiday to feature the tourism hotspots in your area, or even offer a discount or deal for those who are touring your hometown. You can even run a giveaway for tickets to local attractions!

There are so many ways to market your business this World Tourism Day, and we know you’ll take advantage! 

Never Run Out of Content Ideas

But wait, there’s more! There are so many more great content ideas for September, and you could access them all as part of our unlimited business plan.

Check out our September Social Media Calendar for content inspiration and ready-made video templates for every single day of the month! You’ll never miss an important marketing opportunity for your business ever again.

Plus, with Promo’s brand new editorial content, there are so many ways to use the power of video to engage your audience. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Happy PROMOting!