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… that today is National Author’s Day? Today is all about recognizing and celebrating the many great American book authors. It’s not easy to write a book, so it’s only fitting that this special day exists to allow us to show our appreciation to all American book authors, past and present. Celebrate today by buying or reading a new book or take an author out to eat if you happen to know one!
… that today, besides being Halloween around the world (Happy Halloween!), is National Caramel Apple Day? As if Halloween wasn’t awesome enough with costumes, ghouls, candy, and spooky things galore – it’s also National Caramel Apple Day! This yummy tradition stretches back decades to the day a creative Kraft confectioner, Dan Walker, invented this wonderfully simple recipe while trying to figure out what to do with a bunch of excess Halloween caramels and apples. Thank you, Dan! 😉
National Novel Writing Month is an annual online creative writing project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript in the month of November.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: Here’s how you can make the most of NaNoWriMo
Infographic idea: X Ways to get rid of your writer’s block
Video idea: Libraries around the world that are every bibliophile’s dream
With autumn coming to an end and winter winds blowing our way, November is a time when we prepare to bring out the woolens. This month is packed with events that will warm your heart, such as Children’s Day and Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. Use these content marketing ideas to kindle a conversation with your readers about your brand.
What’s new in November 2020?
1. Reopening of schools and offices
After an extended summer vacation for school children and an extended work-from-home stint for most of us, things are returning to a semblance of normalcy. Here’s how your brand can craft conversations around this.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Sanitizing products your child must have while going to school
Infographic idea: How can you reduce the risk of COVID transmission if you travel via public transportation?
Video idea: How will the workspace change when we go back after COVID-19?
Podcast idea: Tips to re-bond with our teammates after returning from a lockdown
2. Resumption of domestic travel
With the number of COVID cases in the country plateauing, domestic travel restrictions have been lifted in most states. Here are some travel-based thought-starters your brand can work on.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Tips to follow while going on long drives after the lockdown
Infographic idea: Here’s a checklist for your post-COVID travel plans
Video idea: Travel stories of people who conquered the highest peaks in India
Podcast idea: What should you do if you test positive for COVID during a trip?
3. Running of special ‘festive’ trains
Special trains will ply between 20 October and 30 November to ferry people across states in an attempt to cater to the festive season rush. Here are some conversations you can have with your audience.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Simple foods you can prepare for long train journeys
Infographic idea: How to ensure social distancing while traveling by train
Video idea: The most scenic train routes in India
Podcast idea: Which is safer: air travel or train?
Fixed days
4. International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists – 2 November
This day is celebrated to bring to light crimes committed against journalists, and encourage member nations to prevent violence against journalists and protect them.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Qualities to have if you wish to pursue a career in journalism
Infographic idea: What is the average salary for journalists in different countries?
Video idea: How does the media help in preserving the nation’s sense of democracy?
Podcast idea: How can media houses stop themselves from falling prey to fake news?
5. World Tsunami Awareness Day – 5 November
This day is celebrated to raise tsunami awareness and share strategies to minimize the risk caused by them.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Ways to prepare your home if you live in a disaster-prone area
Infographic idea: X Cities that are the most tsunami-prone
Video idea: Warning signs of an oncoming tsunami you should know about
Podcast idea: What can we learn from countries with an advanced disaster response mechanism?
6. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – 6 November
This day aims to shed light on the impact of war on the environment and lays emphasis on the fact that there can be no peace if the natural resources that sustain livelihoods and ecosystems are destroyed.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: Here’s how you can donate to NGOs that work in war-torn areas
Infographic idea: X Wildlife species that have been affected due to war
Video idea: How has war affected the world’s forests?
Podcast idea: How can you reduce waste at home?
7. World Science Day for Peace and Development – 10 November
This day seeks to highlight the importance of science in society and aims to include the wider public in debates on scientific issues.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Scientific achievements that made the world a better place to live in
Infographic idea: X Scientists who are known as much for their worldview as for their science
Video idea: How has science fiction helped to predict technological achievements?
Podcast idea: Have we reached the peak of our scientific achievement, or can we do better?
8. World Diabetes Day – 14 November
This day aims to raise awareness about the rise of diabetes and encourages member nations to develop policies to prevent, treat, and care for people with diabetes.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Healthy diets you can follow even if you have diabetes
Infographic idea: Types of diabetes and how to differentiate between them
Video idea: The best exercises to keep diabetes in check
Podcast idea: How can you control your urge to eat sweets?
Brand campaign that worked:
This video by Narayana Health aims to raise awareness about diabetes and its causes and suggests that viewers get themselves tested if they notice any symptoms.
9. Children’s Day (India) – 14 November & World Children’s Day – 20 November
This day aims to raise awareness about the rights, care, and education of children.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Motivational lessons we can learn from children
Infographic idea: Here are the milestones your child should reach at every age
Video idea: How different countries celebrate Children’s Day
Podcast idea: Tips to raise a self-confident and independent child
Brand campaign that worked:
This video by Vodafone encourages parents to disconnect with technology and shower their children with their undivided attention.
10. World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – 15 November
This day brings to light the scale of economic and emotional devastation brought about by road accidents and crashes.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Ways to keep yourself awake and alert on a long drive
Infographic idea: Which countries have the most road accident victims?
Video idea: How do airbags in cars work?
Podcast idea: Why should you have a good motor insurance?
Brand campaign that worked:
This video by Hyundai asks us all to be the better person and practice safe driving on the roads.
11. International Day for Tolerance – 16 November
This day is marked to promote tolerance and mutual understanding among different peoples, in the light of rising extremism and conflicts.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Books you can read to understand other cultures
Infographic idea: What is the triangle of tolerance?
Video idea: How can different communities learn to coexist with each other?
Podcast idea: What we can learn from children about tolerance
12. World Toilet Day – 19 November
This day calls for action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Equipment you must-have if you want to fix your toilet
Infographic idea: Indian NGOs that are working for better sanitation
Video idea: What makes a Japanese toilet so modern?
Podcast idea: Is it a good idea to use gadgets in the toilet?
Brand campaign that worked:
This short film by Roca and We Are Water Foundation India highlights the importance of providing equal opportunity to all in terms of hygiene and sanitation.
13. International Men’s Day – 19 November
This day is celebrated to recognize and appreciate the men in our lives and their contribution to their families, communities, and the world.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Diseases that mostly affect men
Infographic idea: What are the six pillars of International Men’s Day?
Video idea: The best male role models in literature
Podcast idea: How can we move away from traditional gender roles?
Brand campaign that worked:
This video by Standard Chartered Bank attempts to challenge male stereotypes and reinforce the importance of positive role models.
14. World Television Day – 21 November
This day is celebrated to recognize the role that television has played in presenting different issues that affect people.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Features you should look for while purchasing a television
Infographic idea: The best Indian movies from every decade, ranked
Video idea: X old TV advertisements that rekindle nostalgia
Podcast idea: How can TV manage to stay relevant in the day of OTT platforms?
Brand campaign that worked:
Tata Sky beautifully puts across how families have experienced some of the most monumental events while gathered around their television sets.
15. World Philosophy Day – 21 November
This day is celebrated across the world with a view to renewing interest and research on philosophical topics.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Philosophies that you might not believe actually exist
Infographic idea: Lesser-known philosophers you might not have heard of
Video idea: How has ancient philosophy influenced modern ethics?
Podcast idea: What does a ‘successful’ career in philosophy entail?
16. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – 25 November
This day seeks to bring awareness of violent attacks against women, especially those from marginalized groups and communities.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: Inspiring tales of women who dared to speak up against violence
Infographic idea: X NGOs that are leading the fight against gender violence
Video idea: Simple self-defense moves every woman should know
Podcast idea: Why is it important to offer support to women who have undergone physical/mental abuse?
Brand campaign that worked:
Through its #ActAgainstAbuse campaign, Femina aims to highlight the rising cases of domestic violence during the COVID lockdown.
17. Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare – 30 November
This day pays homage to victims of chemical warfare and aims to eliminate the threat of chemicals on the unsuspecting populace.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: Chemical vs nuclear vs biological warfare: Which is the most dangerous?
Infographic idea: What are the leading causes of chemical disasters?
Video idea: How was chemical warfare used in the two World Wars?
Podcast idea: Here’s what you should do if you’ve been exposed to a chemical weapon
Other Content Marketing Ideas:
18. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – 18-24 November
This event aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and encourage best practices among the public, health workers, and policymakers to prevent its reemergence.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Ways to stay healthy so that you can rely less on antibiotics
Infographic idea: X Important medicines/vaccines to take before you turn 20
Video idea: What is herd immunity and does it really work?
Podcast idea: What happens if you develop an immunity to medicines?
19. World Vegan Month
This month is celebrated as a time to recognize how far the vegan movement has come and to advocate the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: From vegan cheese to cruelty-free shampoo: A starter’s guide to vegan products
Infographic idea: Weekly vegan meal plan for a balanced diet
Video idea: Here’s how veganism is different from vegetarianism
Podcast idea: Here’s why veganism is not another fad diet
Brand campaign that worked:
This film advertisement is a satirical take on the irony of consuming meat while dodging the truth about where it comes from.
20. Movember/ No Shave November
Movember is an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Grooming products to grow the mustache of your dreams
Infographic idea: X Beard styles that are perfect for every stage of beard growth
Video idea: The history behind Movember
Podcast idea: Why do men commit suicide, and how can we stop it?
Brand campaign that worked:
‘Whatever You Grow Will Save a Bro’ is a short video for Movember that encourages people ‘grow’ a solution to tackle men’s health crises. The video adopts a playful tone to get people involved in issues that matter.
21. Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
National Novel Writing Month is an annual online creative writing project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript in the month of November.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: Here’s how you can make the most of NaNoWriMo
Infographic idea: X Ways to get rid of your writer’s block
Video idea: Libraries around the world that are every bibliophile’s dream
Podcast idea: How easy is it to self-publish?
22. Fun days
World Sandwich Day – 3 November
Cliché Day – 3 November
Men Make Dinner Day – 5 November
Saxophone Day – 6 November
World Origami Day – 11 November
Remembrance Day – 11 November
Young Readers Day – 12 November
International Tongue Twister Day – 12 November
Happy Hour Day – 12 November
Chicken Soup for The Soul Day – 13 November
Play Monopoly Day – 19 November
World Hello Day – 21 November
Fibonacci Day – 23 November
Red Planet Day – 28 November
Computer Security Day – 30 November
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Easy food recipes anyone can make
Infographic idea: X Origami structures you can learn quickly
Video idea: X Beautiful examples of the Fibonacci sequence in nature
Podcast idea: How safe is your financial data online?
23. Festivals
Karwa Chauth – 4 November
Diwali – 14 November
Chhath Puja – 20 November
Kartik Poornima – 30 November
Guru Nanak Gurpurab – 30 November
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: The best foods to break your fast with on Karwa Chauth
Infographic idea: The best gurdwaras to visit around the world
Video idea: X Diya painting tips to add some creativity to your Diwali
Podcast idea: How can you celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali?
24. Birthdays
Aishwarya Rai – 1 November
Shah Rukh Khan – 2 November
Kendall Jenner – 3 November
Colin Kaepernick – 3 November
Anna Wintour – 3 November
Amartya Sen – 3 November
Matthew McConaughey – 4 November
Tabu – 4 November
Shakuntala Devi – 4 November
Virat Kohli – 5 November
Bryan Adams – 5 November
Emma Stone – 6 November
David Guetta – 7 November
Kamal Haasan – 7 November
Gordon Ramsay – 8 November
Kazuo Ishiguro – 8 November
Neil Gaiman – 10 November
Leonardo DiCaprio – 11 November
Anne Hathaway – 12 November
Ryan Gosling – 12 November
Aditi Mittal – 12 November
Sania Mirza – 15 November
Jimmy Choo – 15 November
Pullela Gopichand – 16 November
Aditya Roy Kapoor – 16 November
Martin Scorsese – 17 November
Chanda Kochhar – 17 November
Margaret Atwood – 18 November
Indira Gandhi – 19 November
Adam Driver – 19 November
Jack Dorsey – 19 November
Calvin Klein – 19 November
Rani Lakshmibai – 19 November
Sushmita Sen – 19 November
Milkha Singh – 20 November
Rajkumar Hirani – 20 November
Scarlett Johansson – 22 November
Mark Ruffalo – 22 November
Miley Cyrus – 23 November
Arundhati Roy – 24 November
Arjun Rampal – 26 November
Verghese Kurien – 26 November
Bruce Lee – 27 November
Suresh Raina – 27 November
Yami Gautam – 30 November
Chadwick Boseman – 29 November
Kaley Cuoco – 30 November
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Ways Jimmy Choo revolutionized the fashion industry
Infographic idea: How did Amul bring about the white revolution in India?
Video idea: The best ScarJo movies for a weekend binge
Podcast idea: How can you make cooking a therapeutic activity?
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Spiritual freedom can and does transcend all the illusory phenomena of duality, because Divine Oneness is always Divine Oneness, before the beginningless beginning and beyond the endless end.Contrarily, the illusion of all material binding from first to last is always illusion, and even its illusory existence depends upon the play of the eternal spiritual freedom of the soul.It is only in spiritual freedom that one can have enduring happiness and unhampered self-knowledge. It is only in spiritual freedom that one finds the supreme certainty of truth-realization.It is only in spiritual freedom that there is a final end to sorrow and limitation. It is only in spiritual freedom that one can live for all, and yet remain detached in the midst of all activity.-
Are You Speaking With the Dead?
Zeno was a young man when he was given a cryptic piece of advice; one that has an extra bit of resonance today, since it’s Halloween. “To live the best life,” the Oracle told Zeno, “you should have conversations with the dead.”
What does that mean? Like with ghosts and goblins? Go spend time chatting in a cemetery?
No, of course not. The Oracle was talking about reading. Because it’s through books that we really talk to people who are no longer with us. Their bodies may be rotting in the ground, or long since turned to dust, but in the pages of a book, they are alive and well.
Harry Truman was one of the greatest readers to ever occupy the White House. As a friend observed, to Harry “history was the men who made it, and he spoke of Marcus Aurelius or Henry of Navarre or old Tom Jefferson or old Andy Jackson as if they were friends and neighbors with whom he had only recently discussed the affairs of the day, their day.”
When Truman said that “not all readers are leaders but all leaders are readers,” we felt like he was talking to us. We built our Daily Stoic Read to Lead Challenge around that piece of advice from him, as if he was still here, not dead for nearly fifty years. That’s the beauty and the power of books—they can bring the past to life, they can annex, as Seneca said, all ages into your own.
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If that’s not an early Christmas gift, I don’t know what is. Alright, happy watching, and let’s get into this week’s books!
1-Sentence-Summary: Metahuman shows you how to tap into your unlimited potential by discovering a higher level of awareness surrounding the limits of your everyday reality.
Top 3 Lessons:
Mindfulness will unlock your connection to metareality.
Your true self lies beyond your mental conditioning, so learn to challenge it to reach your full potential.
Looking past the traditions of everyday reality is the key to limitless creativity.
If you want to reach your full potential, this book is for you.
1-Sentence-Summary: On Writing Well is your guide to becoming a great non-fiction writer that explains why you must learn and practice principles like simplicity, consistency, voice, editing, and enthusiasm if you want to persuade readers and make a difference in their lives.
Top 3 Lessons:
Simple writing conveys meaning the best, so ruthlessly eliminate unnecessary words and phrases.
Spend a lot of time crafting great beginnings and endings because they count more than you think.
If what you’re writing doesn’t inspire you, it won’t inspire your reader, so make sure your heart is in your typing.
If you want to become a great non-fiction writer, this book is for you.
1-Sentence-Summary: The Telomere Effect shows you how to live healthier and stay younger longer by identifying an important part of your physiology that you might have never heard of and teaching you how to take great care of it.
Top 3 Lessons:
How fast you age, and how old you look, depends on your telomeres.
Think positively, it affects how healthy your cells are.
For healthy telomeres, get into the habits of exercising and getting enough rest.
If you want to unlock a new level of health, this book is for you.
That’s all for this week, have a great weekend and enjoy the decorations and candy 🙂
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Movember is an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.
Content marketing ideas:
Listicle idea: X Grooming products to grow the mustache of your dreams
Infographic idea: X Beard styles that are perfect for every stage of beard growth
Video idea: The history behind Movember
Podcast idea: Why do men commit suicide, and how can we stop it?
Brand campaign that worked:
‘Whatever You Grow Will Save a Bro’ is a short video for Movember that encourages people ‘grow’ a solution to tackle men’s health crises. The video adopts a playful tone to get people involved in issues that matter.
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.
I share my experiences and secret of coping with insecurities and constant struggle of body and image. I’ve spent the last 7 years in learning everything there is to know about the Weight loss & Image building.