UFOs, Hot Dogs, And Babies Oh My! Opportunities For Content Marketing This July

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Each month, we’ve been bringing you some great, current events-based content marketing ideas. Well, it’s that time again and boy do we have a treat for you! July is chuck-full of days dedicated to celebrating everything from frying eggs to our independence, and there’s plenty happening in the sports and pop culture worlds too. It’s all about finding a creative tie-in to your brand, so feast your eyes on the list below and take your pick.

Independence Day

Holidays

  • July 1 – Canada Day, National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, Build A Scarecrow Day
  • July 2 – World UFO Day
  • July 3 – Stay Out Of The Sun Day, Compliment Your Mirror Day
  • July 4 – Independence Day, Sidewalk Egg Frying Day, National Country Music Day
  • July 5 – Workaholics Day
  • July 6 – International Kissing Day, National Fried Chicken Day
  • July 8 – Video Game Day (not to be confused with September’s National Video Games Day)
  • July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day
  • July 10 – Teddy Bear Picnic Day
  • July 11 – World Population Day, National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
  • July 12 – Cow Appreciation Day
  • July 13 – National French Fries Day, Embrace Your Geekness Day
  • July 14 – Bastille Day
  • July 16 – International Juggling Day
  • July 18 – National Caviar Day
  • July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day
  • July 27 – Bagpipe Appreciation Day
  • July 28 – Parents’ Day, National Milk Chocolate Day
  • July 29 – National Lasagna Day

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Seasonal

  • July is the official month of: Blueberries, Parks & Recreation, Bladder Cancer Awareness, Hot Dogs, Cell Phone Courtesy, UV Safety, Baked Beans, Anti-Boredom, and Culinary Arts.
  • The “Dog Days” of Summer are here. On average, July is the warmest month of the year.

Sports

  • July 5 – NHL Free Agency Begins
  • July 6 – NASCAR Coke Zero 400
  • Wimbledon is still on through July 7
  • July 14-21 – British Open
  • July 16 – 84th MLB All-Star Game
  • July 17 – The ESPYS
  • Tour de France is still on through July 21
  • July 28 – Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremonies

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Pop Culture

  • July 18 – This year’s Emmy nominations will be announced
  • July 19-21 – Pitchfork Music Festival
  • July ?? - The Royal Baby is due this month!

Get creative with your content marketing strategy, and don’t be afraid to have a little fun with it. Needless to say, there’s plenty of fun to be had. Be sure to check back in a few weeks for a heaping portion of August suggestions!

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Director of Marketing Operations & Client Services

Jess Budde

Jess is our Director of Marketing Operations & Client Services, and a co-host on our weekly Marketing O’Clock podcast. She joined Cypress North in 2013 and works out of our Buffalo office.

Jess serves as a liaison between internal and external teams, collaborating closely with both to cultivate successful client-agency relationships. She oversees all relationships from the very beginning, facilitating the sales process and proposals, managing contracts, and onboarding. She continues to act as a point of contact to ensure we’re providing the best experience and results for all clients.

Beyond client services, Jess is a performance marketing generalist with expertise in both paid and organic strategy. In previous roles as a senior marketing manager, she led some of our largest client accounts, driving results with PPC campaigns, lead nurturing, and organic content.

For more than a decade, Jess has been a trusted voice and thought leader in the digital marketing community, keeping clients and colleagues alike updated on the news that impacts them via the Marketing O’Clock podcast.

Jess is a Western New York native and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from Niagara University before attending Syracuse University, where she earned her Master’s degree in television, radio, and film. Prior to joining Cypress North, she worked in series development, talent, and casting at MTV during the golden Jersey Shore era.

When Jess isn’t working or giving takes on the latest digital marketing news, she enjoys spending time outside, hanging out with her two beautiful children, and watching the entire Sons of Anarchy series on repeat. You may also find her slinging beers at Brewed & Bottled, the craft beer shop and bar she runs with her husband.

Jess is an amateur ornithologist, Limp Bizkit lover, Candy Crush professional, and hot sauce connoisseur who enjoys burning herself into oblivion with the hottest sauce she can find.