B2B Social Media Content Calendar: How to Plan and Schedule Your Content

If you’re managing social media for a business, you’ll know that success comes from strategy — not spontaneity. That’s where a well-thought-out content calendar makes all the difference. It’s not just about being organised; it’s about delivering the right message, to the right audience, at the right time.

Speaking to Elena Broda, our Junior Social Media Manager here at Extramile Digital, we gathered her top tips for building a content calendar that actually works for B2B brands.

What is a B2B Social Media Content Calendar?

A social media content calendar is a planning tool that outlines what you’ll post, where you’ll post it and when it will go live.

It gives you a quick view of your content activity, helping you:

• Stay consistent with posting

• Align with campaigns and seasonal trends

• Avoid last-minute panic

• Track performance and plan ahead

Think of it as your social media map, keeping you on track, focused and organised.

Start with B2B Social Strategy

The first step to planning your content isn’t deciding what to post. It’s deciding why you’re posting in the first place. As Elena points out, any post you create should directly support your wider marketing objectives. Whether the goal is to inform, educate or entertain your audience, each post needs a clear reason to exist.

This message echoes advice from Andy Lambert of Social 3.0 and Adobe, who spoke at the recent SocialDay event Elena attended. He reminded marketers that if a piece of content doesn’t tie back to strategy, you shouldn’t be posting it. It’s a mindset that helps keep your feed focused, intentional and impactful.

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Map Out Key Dates and Milestones

Once your strategy is clear, the next step is to build out your calendar. But what should you include? For B2B brands, this means identifying dates that actually matter to your audience and your organisation. These might include trade shows and industry expos you are attending, product launches and internal milestones like employee anniversaries, awards or new hires.

National days are also a fun way to connect to your audience. However, it’s important to be selective about which you choose and they shouldn’t dominate your content plan. If a day doesn’t align with your brand, values or industry, it’s probably best to give it a miss.

Aim for a Balanced Mix of Content

A well-rounded content calendar should include a variety of content types. Your content should be a mix of: cultural or people-focused content, product or service content, and informational or educational content. Each type serves a different purpose, and the best calendars strike a balance between them.

• People-focused posts help humanise your brand, showcasing your company culture and values. 

• Product content highlights what you offer in a way that speaks to customer needs.

• Informational content  positions your business as a source of expertise. That could be tips, industry news or thought leadership.

B2B Social Media Formats

Even if your messaging is great, identical post formats can tire your audience. Make sure you mix things up:

• Graphics – great for information, case studies and highlighting products and services.

• Photos – perfect for team moments, behind-the-scenes or real-world use of your product

• Videos – ideal for deeper storytelling or education, but more time-consuming

• Articles/Text – Perfect for sharing long form writing and employee generated content on LinkedIn

“Any graphic or video content you can prepare in advance is a big help,” Elena says. “These take longer to create, so get ahead where you can.”

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Make Room for the Unexpected

While planning is essential, it’s just as important to leave space for spontaneity. A good calendar includes flexibility for ad hoc or reactive content. That could be a trending topic in your industry, a last-minute win to celebrate or a timely piece of thought leadership.

Planning 100% of your posts in advance can backfire if something newsworthy or relevant comes up and there’s no room to respond. Leaving space means you can react quickly, without throwing your whole calendar off balance.

Consistent B2B Social Strategy

Posting consistently is key, but that doesn’t mean you need to be posting every day. Elena recommends aiming for three posts per week as a sweet spot. It’s enough to keep your brand front of mind without overwhelming your audience.

This frequency also gives you room to monitor performance, engage with followers and make improvements week to week.

Need Help Building Your B2B Social Media Calendar?

At Extramile Digital, our social media and creative experts work with B2B brands to build impactful, audience-first content calendars. If you need support with planning, content creation or campaign strategy, we can help you post with purpose.

Contact us today.