Don’t let your March marketing drive you mad! Whatever your marketing challenges may be this month, a March newsletter can be your solution. Start with the March newsletter ideas below, and turn what would have been a mediocre month into a momentous month for your business’s marketing.
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- March newsletter ideas for businesses of all industries
- March newsletter ideas based on holidays and observances
- March newsletter email subject lines
March newsletter ideas for businesses of all industries
No matter your business’s niche market, this March newsletter ideas are sure to be a smash hit.
1. Make your March newsletter focused on real news from your business
This first March newsletter idea might feel like a no-brainer, but it can be easy for the main purpose of your newsletter email to get lost in an extravagant theme. Remember, a short and simple newsletter that simply focuses on your business’s biggest updates for March can still be effective. So, if you’re short on bandwidth but still want to tap into your email list, send a quick newsletter that makes your business’s latest news the core theme.
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2. Help your readers prepare for the spring season
The first day of spring is March 20, so help your audience prepare for the season by including a spring to-do list in your March newsletter. This will provide your subscribers with added value as they use your checklist as an actionable takeaway. Additionally, you can include tasks relating to your business, like visiting your website or scheduling an appointment, as part of your recommended spring preparation to-do’s.
3. Showcase your business’s major March wins
Your March newsletter is the perfect place to show off all the amazing work your business has recently done to benefit customers. For example, if you have a customer testimonial video, case study, or even a recent review, make that the center of your March newsletter to remind readers why they should work with you.
4. Look back on Q1 (and share plans for Q2)
March is the final month of the first quarter of the year, so provide your audience with a quick recap of all that went on in Q1. In your newsletter, you could look back at any highlights from the past three months, and share a sneak peek of what you have in store for Q2.
5. Highlight superstar March employees
Does your business run an employee of the month program? Or, perhaps you’re simply working to build your employer branding. Whatever employee programs you have running, your March newsletter is the perfect place for them to be shown off. 90% of consumers say it’s important for businesses to take care of their employees, so this March newsletter idea is sure to attract potential customers as people will be happy to see how you make your business a positive environment for both staff and customers.
March newsletter ideas based on holidays and observances
Did you know there are a ton of March social media holidays, monthly observances, and other seasonal occasions you can base your March newsletter around? Check out the following ideas, and be sure to use a marketing calendar, like the example below, to further plan your March newsletter themes.
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6. Exchange ideas with your readers for National Ideas Month
March is National Ideas Month, and you can use this observance as an opportunity to engage with your newsletter readers. Share a list of your business’s top ideas relating to your industry, and create a survey your audience could click to and share their ideas, too. You could then feature any ideas you crowdsourced in a follow-up newsletter.
7. Show how your business prioritizes diversity and inclusion on Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day falls on March 1 annually—which provides you the chance to grow your business’s inclusion, diversity, and equity strategy. Let your audience know how you focus on diversity and inclusion in your business practices to eliminate any discrimination. This March newsletter idea shows how your business cares about this important cause, and fosters a positive brand reputation.
8. Add in some extra reading material on Read Across America Day
For Read Across America Day on March 2, giving your audience a little something extra to read in your March newsletter can be a go-to idea. You might even want to link to some additional reading resources that relate to your business. For example, a landscaping business could link to a popular gardening book in its March newsletter for Read Across America Day.
9. Create an interactive gallery for World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day on March 3 is the perfect excuse to feature cute animal pictures in your March newsletter to add a dose of fun to your content. You could create an interactive gallery of your and your team’s favorite wildlife photos that readers can click or scroll through.
10. Introduce your sales team on National Salesperson Day
On National Salesperson Day (March 4), help your audience get to know your sales team a bit more. This can help potential customers feel more familiar with who they may be working with when making their purchasing decisions. In your newsletter, you could include a quick rundown of your sales team members’ personalities, responsibilities, and more.
11. Thank all your employees on Employee Appreciation Day
You don’t want to miss including Employee Appreciation Day on March 7 in your newsletter this month. Be sure to thank your entire staff for all they do to make your business great.
12. Give back for International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and this observance is meant to honor and bring awareness to both ongoing feminist issues as well as feminist wins throughout history. To show your email audience you care about this cause, you could donate resources to a local woman-focused organization, and encourage your readers to do the same.
Other ways you could incorporate International Women’s Day into your newsletter is by sharing inspiring stories about powerful women throughout history or female thought leaders in your industry. You could also give your female employees an extra shoutout.
13. Highlight your customer-focused policies on World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 is an observance meant to bring awareness to the rights shoppers have when making purchases. Consumers should have a fair shopping experience, and your business can showcase how you take care of your customers on World Consumer Rights Day. For example, you could remind your newsletter readers of your return or data privacy policies to show how you care about their consumer rights.
14. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 is a can’t-miss holiday for your business. There are tons of fun themes and puns you can center your newsletter around for St. Patrick’s Day. For example, you could turn your entire newsletter green, share the history behind an Irish tradition, and more to play into the excitement of the day. Plus, check out the following resource to help you craft your St. Patrick’s Day message.
15. Stir up some laughs on International Day of Happiness
What better way to celebrate International Day of Happiness on March 20 than with a few jokes cleverly placed throughout your newsletter? Make your readers smile with your favorite jokes or puns woven into your newsletter content to switch up your strategy.
16. Share a recipe on National Cheesesteak Day
The best part about any holiday? The food! Even better, a food-centered holiday, like National Cheesesteak Day on March 24, is one that all your target markets are sure to enjoy. In your March newsletter, share your favorite recipe twist on a classic cheesesteak for National Cheesesteak Day to reach your readers’ hearts through their stomachs.
17. Tell your business’s story on National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Calling all small business owners on National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on March 29! This is your chance to retell your business’s story in your newsletter to give your audience a behind-the-scenes look at how your brand all started.
March newsletter email subject lines
Pair the following March newsletter email subject lines with the ideas above for a tightly aligned campaign.
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- Welcome March! Our Can’t-Miss Monthly News
- March is here! And, so are our latest updates
- Micah, March news and events you won’t want to miss
- A farewell to Q1, and hello to Q2
- Terri, have you seen our latest March success stories?
- Just in: how we’re making March magic happen
- Jill, these customers can’t get enough of [business name]
- Are you ready for Spring? Find out here!
- Your go-to Spring checklist (free download!)
- This Month & Every Month, We Appreciate Our Staff
- To all [business name] employees: THANK YOU
- We 💚 our employees 🙌Get the full story here
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- 💡 It’s National Ideas Month & We Want to Hear Your Ideas
- Cute animal photos inside 🚨 in honor of World Wildlife Day
- On International Happiness Day 😄 We Can’t Stop Laughing At This Joke!
- Happy International Women’s Day, [Name]! Here’s How We’re Celebrating
- It’s World Consumer Rights Day: What You Need to Know
- Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! Don’t miss our St. Patrick’s Day news
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at [business name]
- A recipe you HAVE to try for National Cheesesteak Day
- Our Story In Honor of National Mom & Pop Business Day
Create a show-stopping March newsletter to maximize monthly results
Your March newsletter can make or break your monthly marketing strategy. Make yours count by adding your own unique twist to the ideas above. You may want to test a couple of March newsletter ideas throughout the month to see what works best. That way, you can recycle your newsletter campaign in future months! For more help bringing these March newsletter ideas to life, see how our solutions can maximize your email marketing success every month of the year.
