Franchise PowerUp 
If there ever was a time to honor the USA, it is now. The wavering sentiment is not a common ground for most Americans so our Facebook marketing tip for you today is to share jubilant messages on your newsfeed. This year (2017), Canada fetes its 150 years! If you are Canadian, you know what to do. If you have Canadian customers, why not join in this milestone with discounts and greetings. Canada-USA will always be best friends even in the worst of times. Let’s come together and share the joy of each other’s birthdays!
WHAT’S ON TREND
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA
Demonstrate your patriotism with Red, White & Blue greetings, contest and sales! #HappyFourthofJuly
Remind your followers who they are with inspiring quotes from the founders and true American heroes. #IndependenceDay
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA
Compared to the rest of the world, Canada is a baby but has proven itself to be a worthy country. Honor it on your newsfeed! #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
SUMMER IS A STATE OF MIND
All Hail #Summer! The warmer months brings forth better moods which means more gusto to SHOP. Spread the message of summer!
ACTIVE, BREEZY, CHEERFUL & DREAMY
Lure your followers in with templates filled with the #AtoZ’s of Summer! Every week, we will Educate and Entertain you (and your followers)!
WHAT’S NEW
HEAD-TO-TOE SUMMER CHIC
Capitalize on #SummerVacations by promoting your products, even services. Tap into the super trendy followers! #SummerStylin
SUN-KISSED DAYS & NIGHTS
Whether it’s letting the sunshine in or keeping cool this summer, your followers will appreciate the hacks and tips. #SummerHacks
MIXING BUSINESS WITH SUMMER
Summer can be lucrative for students and adults alike. Everyone needs extra money so why not give them ideas for that extra peace of mind. #SummerJob
THROW A SUMMER PARTY
Get your fans in the mood of summer with fun decor details. If you are a retailer, have a #DIY contest with cool ideas or just go for a BLOWOUT SALE!
BEACH BUM OR CITY SLICKER?
Perhaps not every one of your followers is going away this summer but most aren’t holeing themselves in their homes. Ask the questions for rewards! #SummerVacay
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
#Buying or #Selling a home? Summer is the best season to showcase a home. Share the tips and tricks with your followers to get them on top of things.
WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK
JUNE 13 – MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
Oh Ya! We are going to keep talking about it. And so should you! It’s about time #MentalIllness takes the front seat. #MentalHealthAwarenessDay
JUNE 14 – NATIONAL FLAG DAY
It’s also our President’s Birthday today, by the way. But today we choose to be #educational in our post choice. #NationalFlagDay
JUNE 15 – NATIONAL BEER DAY
It seems like it’s always #BeerDay! Beer & Summer go well together so share this fun personality post. #Engagement is usually high.
JUNE 16 – FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS INCORPORATED
Tap into your American pride with this incredible business accomplishment. 114 years of #Ford – pretty impressive, indeed! #AmericanPride
JUNE 17 – NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGGIES DAY
By all means, please don’t feel like the parent ordering their children to eat their veggies! We all know opting for alternatives is the #healthy way to go. Share it for their own good.
JUNE 18 – FATHER’S DAY
Reward your followers by getting them closer to their #Dads – ask them to come in store for extra discounts or snap a pic with their favorite male!
JUNE 19 – NATIONAL KISSING DAY
A social media posting schedule can help get your Monday posts out at the right time. Ask followers to send kisses (emoji) to their friends by tagging them.
IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS WE ARE SWINGING INTO SUMMER WITH FATHER’S DAY, SUMMER SOLSTICE, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CANADA DAY. IT’S DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF THE YEAR. AS A BUSINESS, CAPITALIZE ON THE CHEERFUL NATURE OF YOUR FOLLOWERS WITH SMART & SUNNY PROMOTIONS.
NEXT WEEK WE DIVE INTO MORE SIZZLING TEMPLATES JAM-PACKED WITH RECIPES, HOW-TO’S AND TIPS TO GET YOU DEEP INTO SUMMER MODE.
