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March 2027 editorial opportunities

Explore timely March content opportunities spanning tax season, fraud prevention, health and wellness, March Break, travel, spring home preparation and more. Plan ahead for article, radio and video campaigns.

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March at a glance

Move from winter into spring with timely content

March brings together several strong editorial opportunities: tax season and fraud prevention, health and nutrition, March Break travel and family activities, and the shift toward spring home, garden and outdoor planning.

It’s also an ideal month for organizations with expertise in finance, health, housing, travel and consumer safety to provide practical information Canadians can use.

Popular March themes

Tax time & financial planning
Fraud prevention
Health, nutrition & wellness
March Break activities
Travel & vacation planning
Spring cleaning & maintenance
Home renovations & homebuying
Home & garden

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March 2027 planning timelines

Use these planning windows as a guide for production, review and distribution. Timelines can sometimes be flexible, so connect with our team if you're working with a later start.

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Articles

Topic brief due by

Mid to late December

Draft content due by

Late December to early January

Content promoted to media

February 1, 2027

Radio

Production brief due by

Late January

Radio content can launch upon approval or on your chosen date in March.

Video

Production brief due by

Late December to early January

Video content can launch upon approval or on your chosen date in March.

Timely moments

March topical dates & opportunities

Build content around established awareness initiatives, seasonal moments and occasions relevant to Canadian audiences.

Nutrition Month Throughout March

Fraud Prevention Month Throughout March

Epilepsy Awareness Month Throughout March

Red Cross Month Throughout March

Kidney Health Month Throughout March

International Women’s Day March 8

Daylight Saving Time begins March 14, where observed

St. Patrick’s Day March 17

Spring Equinox March 20

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Featured upcoming opportunities

March is also the time to start planning content for key spring moments and seasonal consumer interests.

Earth Day

Get ahead of April 22 with story ideas such as:

Small actions that can make a big difference
A family guide to Earth Day
Ways to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day activities for families and communities

Home & garden

Spring planning opportunities include:

Get your yard ready for spring
New tools for lawn and garden season
When should you start mowing?
DIY home chores for spring

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Content inspiration

March story ideas

Explore potential story angles by category. These ideas can be adapted to suit your organization, subject-matter experts and campaign objectives.

Automotive

What to do after a car accident
Tips for first-time car buyers
Technology and safety tips for your vehicle

Environment & nature

Simple ways to go green at home
Make spring cleaning better for your home and the environment
Green upgrades that can increase your property value

Family & community

Fun family activities for spring
March Break ideas for kids
Ways to help your community this spring
Tips to encourage kids to get moving
Things to know before getting a pet

Finance

How Canadians can protect themselves from financial fraud
Tax-filing tips
Navigating tax season after selling your home
Tips for investing success
How to recognize and avoid scams

Food, nutrition & wellness

Spring seasonal recipes
Nutritious and delicious food ideas for kids
Tips for getting a good night’s sleep
Small changes that can support better health
Food safety tips

Health & safety

Tips to stay safe online
Maintaining your health through the end of cold and flu season
Understanding the basics of food safety
Ways to keep your kidneys healthy
How to prepare for warmer weather and heat season

Home & garden

Spring into home-improvement season
Simple ways to protect your home from flooding
Garden preparation and planning tips
Simple ways to make home safety a priority
Tips for creating a pet-friendly garden
Tips for first-time homebuyers

Newcomers

Why it’s important for newcomers to file taxes in Canada
Preparing for your first spring in Canada
Job-search tips for newcomers

Seniors / 50+

Fraud-prevention tips for older adults
Tips to make retirement savings last
Tax-time tips for seniors
Understanding senior-living options

Technology & cybersecurity

Digital threats to look out for
Making the most of your smart-home devices
Ways to keep your passwords protected

Travel, recreation & leisure

March Break travel tips
How to pack everything you need in a carry-on
Ways to save money on spring travel
Last-minute booking tips
Ways to reduce delays at airport security
Why travel insurance can matter

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Whether you already have a story in mind or want help identifying the right opportunity, our team can recommend an article, radio or video approach that fits your goals.

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March 2027 editorial opportunities

Move from winter into spring with timely content

Popular March themes

March 2027 planning timelines

Articles

Radio

Video

March topical dates & opportunities

Featured upcoming opportunities

Earth Day

Home & garden

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March story ideas

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