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May
We have compiled some conversation ideas for
May, so you don’t have to!

Discover. Distribute. Delight
May is here and oh dear, it’s getting hot in here!
As we all scuttle into our air conditioned homes and offices to escape the heat, we have a lot
more time to look at our phones and laptops. For brands, that means there are is a lot more
scope to get some serious traction.
May is a busy month for marketers and there is no dearth of opportunities to strike relevant
conversations with users.
Break the clutter with meaningful, entertaining content and you’ll do just fine.
To give you a smooth start, we’ve done for you some discovering, distributing and
delighting. Here is some data and insights about the major content pegs every brand should
create their strategy around this May.
Dive into the melting pot of ideas and take your pick!

The Hotly Awaited Holidays
For the next two months, kids are going to be on
holiday from school and college both, so families
and young adults alike busy planning vacations!
Searches around summer activities, holiday
destinations, travel itineraries, and checklists go
through the roof in the last week of April- mostly
for domestic locations though, as international trips
are already planned by this point.
Content such as “The top 15 destinations every
family must visit”, “29 Of The Best Vacation
Destinations For Couples”, “17 forgotten holiday
spots hidden away in the hills of India” and “13
things that you do on vacation (that are not cool
any other time)” will all stroke the Indian traveller’s
heightened wanderlust!

Cricket Fever
India’s heartbeat is measured in runs and it’s elevated
right now, with the IPL is ruling hearts, TV sets and social
feeds all over the country. The final will be played on 29th
May, 2016 in Mumbai.
While there is a lot of buzz around the world cup
throughout the tournament, typically, the interest and
searches increase around the beginning of the
tournament, then drop a little and then surge around the
quarter finals and peak during the finals.
Plenty of cricket content such as “Teams to watch out for
this IPL 201” is already doing the rounds. In order to stand
out, brands would have to innovate and find a way to
connect their offering to Cricket, such as “10 health snacks
to eat as you sit down to watch the IPL final” or “What
Investors and cricket fans have in common”.

Beauty comes to a Boil
In houses across the country, dusty suitcases are
being brought out, emptied, and stuffed with
winter clothes. The time is ripe to plan your
wardrobe and make up kit for summer.
Searches around summer skin care, summer
fashion, and summer health tips surge. “The best
foods to keep cool this summer”, “10 new fashion
trends you must try this summer” and “11 ways
to keep your skin fair and moisturised” will work
wonders.
Also, more and more people are looking to stay
fit. Au naturel cures for common cold and other
allergies will increase.
This is a great time for brands to jump into
relevant conversation and become a great
resource for their audience.

Hot weather, cool food
As the temperatures rise, searches around summer food
go up. Summer recipes get searched predominantly
from South India. While north India searches more for
easy recipes for kids.
Searches around must have foods in summer and
seasonal fruits go up. Mango is a clear winner though
with searches around aam panna, aam ras etc also
increase. Content around summer drinks and coolers
get read a lot and are also shared extensively.
So pick up the tab this Summer!

World Laughter Day- 1st May
World Laughter Day will be celebrated on 1st May 2016.
The first celebration was on January 10, 1998, in
Mumbai, India, and was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria,
founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. It is
now celebrated worldwide with the Laughter Yoga
movement now counting thousands of Laughter Clubs
in more than 105 countries.
Explore content such as “Did you know you can get
healthier if you laugh more?” and “Millions of people
around the world will be laughing a lot on May 1st.
Here’s why”. Brands can employ humour to get across
their various messages and simply create a relevant
hashtag such as #laughwithus or #getlaughinggetliving.

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti- 8th May
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who
became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize
in Literature in 1913. His compositions were chosen by
two nations as national anthems: India's Jana Gana
Mana and Bangladesh's Amar Shonar Bangla.
On the day of his birth, users want to be reminded of
his poetry, his contribution to literature and his impact
on modern life. “The 5 most startling facts about the
man who wrote India’s national anthem”, “Take this
quiz to prove how well you know Rabindranath
Tagore”, “The 10 most stunningly beautiful writings of
Rabindranath Tagore” will all entertain users.

Mother’s Day- 8th May
Mother’s day is a great opportunity for brands to
emotionally connect with the audiences.
Sharing gift and celebration ideas with users is a great way
to add value. Contests and quizzes can be a great source of
User Generated Content- “We asked 10 people to share
what they love most about mom”.
If you are an e-commerce player then planning a sale with
some great mother-oriented content might be a good way
to engage with users- “10 great gifts to buy your mom if
he’s anything like Claire Dunphy”; “13 ways to show your
mom you care this Mother’s Day”. Brands can also find
ways to link their own products with the spirit of the day;
for example, “10 lessons about money I learned from my
mother”.

National Technology Day- 11th May
Every year, `National Technology Day’ is observed across
India on May 11. This day glorifies the importance of science
in day-to-day life and motivates students to adopt science
as a career option. It commemorates a number of
achievements for India, including the anniversary of the first
Operation Shakti (Pokhran-II) nuclear test.
A great opportunity for brands to celebrate technology and
everything it makes possible, as well as for product driven
companies to toot their own horn.
“10 ways technology changed our lives”, “The 15 most
important advantages technology driven businesses have”,
“10 techies making India proud!”, “On National Technology
Day, here is a product changing the face of content
marketing” would all get clicks.

Anti Terrorism Day- 21st May
All over India, May 21st is observed as Anti Terrorism Day in
the memory of former Indian Prime Minister Mr Rajiv Gandhi
who passed away on this day.
This day is aimed at spreading awareness about the dangers
of terrorism and its effect on people, society and the nation
as a whole. Brands need to express solidarity on a day like
this, and do whatever possible to contribute positively- be it
raising funds or attracting volunteers for charities working
with bereaved families of victims of terrorism, or outlining
the impact that a regular citizen can have with content such
as “How to spot a terrorist on a plane- flight attendants share
tips” and “4 ways to recognise signs of terrorist activities”.

Cannes Film Festival- 11th -22nd May
With more and more Indian celebrities attending
Hollywood award, it’s no wonder that searches around
their fashion choices, film performances, random trivia
and rumoured romanticisms are on the rise.
Of course, readers are also curious about “The 10 most
anticipated films at Cannes 2016” and “11 talented actors
who were discovered at Cannes”. However, “14 celebrities
who absolutely slayed at the Cannes Film Festival” and “15
of the funniest reactions to Sonam Kapoor’s fashion
choice for Cannes” may gain more traction.
Brands can use this opportunity to promote travel plans
for users interested to attend the event.

World No Tobacco Day- 31st May
World No Tobacco Day is commemorated around the world
on 31st May to encourage a 24-hour period (at the very
least) of abstinence from all sorts of tobacco products, be it
beedis or cigarettes.
Brands can and should take a stand on an important day like
this, and can also promote relevant CSR efforts they have
undertaken or stringent company policies they are proud of.
Content like “17 genius tips to quit smoking (from ex-
smokers)”, 11 joys only non-smokers experience”, “13 super
effective ways to help someone you love quit smoking”, “14
things you can do instead of smoking a cigarette when you
really need one” won’t fizzle out. Brands must go beyond
being preachy and suggest actual solutions.

Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones, a TV Series based on the ‘A Song of Ice
and Fire’ book series written by George RR Martin,
returned for its 6th season on 24th April, which will
continue till 26th June. It is the most pirated TV series in
history, one of the most eagerly awaited, and definitely
worth following closely.
Brands can be innovative and bank in on the obsession
with content such as “10 stark business lessons one can
learn from the Starks”, “5 billionaires who handle money
about as well as Little Finger” and “Game of Bones: How
healthy are you really?” E-Comm players can of course
amp up promotion of specific merchandise when the
craze is at its peak and fandoms are exploding.

Major Film Releases
Bollywood
• Traffic, 6th May, starring: Manoj Bajpai, Jimmy Shergill
• Sarbjit, 20th May, starring: Aishwariya Rai Bachchan
• Phobia, 27th May, starring: Radhika Apte
• Waiting, 27th May, starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Kalki Koechlin
Hollywood:
• Captain America: Civil War, 6th May, starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr
• The Nice Guys, 20th May, starring: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling
• X:Men Apocalypse, 27th May, starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner

Major Celebrity Birthdays
• Anushka Sharma, 1st May, Bollywood actress
• Aruna Irani, 1st May, Indian actress
• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, 2nd May, Hollywood actor and former WWE star
• Adele, 5th may, Multiple Grammy Winning English Singer, Songwriter and Composer
• George Clooney, 6th May, Hollywood actor
• Sunny Leone, 13th May, Bollywood actress
• Lillete Dubey, 13th May, Indian actress
• Waheeda Rehman, 14th May, Bollywood actress
• Madhuri Dixit, 15th may, Bollywood actress
• Vir Das, 19th May, Indian Comedian
• Sam Smith, 19th May, Multiple Grammy Winning English Singer Songwriter
• Naomi Campbell, 22nd May, American Model
• Karan Johar, 25th May, Bollywood Director and Producer and TV personality

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