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The Real Difference Between Marketing and Promotion and Why It Matters for Your Library’s Success

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 325

Are “marketing” and “promotion” the same thing? We say they are… but should we?

One of my readers challenged me to think more intentionally about our terminology, and it sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole.

In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I’m making the case for why these words matter more than we think, and how rethinking them can change the way your library connects with your community.

Plus, I’m giving kudos to a library staff member who had a recent brush with fame for their work outside the library!

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When Should Libraries Jump on Social Media Trends?

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 324

Short-form video trends can help libraries reach new audiences… but only when they’re used at the right time.

In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I explain how to recognize which trends are worth following, when to act quickly, and how to avoid content that feels cliché.

Plus, I’ll share kudos for a library marketer whose promotional tactics bring new visitors from around the world (!) to his programs.

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Making Confident Library Marketing Recommendations to Leadership

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 323

Have you ever known exactly what your library should be doing but struggled to convince senior leadership to agree? You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I respond to a viewer facing a tough leadership challenge and share tips for making the case to library leadership with confidence. Even if her situation isn’t identical to yours, the lessons apply to anyone navigating library marketing decisions and internal buy-in.

Plus, we’ll give kudos to a library with a landing page on its website that you should add to yours!

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Meta’s Next Move Could Hurt Libraries on Social Media! Here’s What We Know Right Now

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 322

As if social media wasn’t already hard enough for libraries, Meta may be about to raise the difficulty level — again.

A potential change is on the horizon that could significantly impact how libraries reach their communities on Facebook and Instagram. In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, we break down what’s coming, why it matters, and what libraries should be thinking about now so they’re not caught off guard later.

Plus, we have a kudos award that proves you can’t always plan for greatness!

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I’ve Uncovered 3 Library Marketing Opportunities Hidden in a New Trends Report!

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 321

The Urban Libraries Council’s new trends report is out, and it’s packed with clues about where library marketing needs to go next.

I’ve done the digging for you. In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I pull out the trends with the biggest marketing implications and show how libraries can use them right now to reach more people and stay relevant.

Plus, I’m giving kudos to a library whose photo choice for a promotional post was spot on!

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Listening to Library Users: A Wake-Up Call for Library Marketing

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 320

A few weeks ago, I made a shocking discovery.

I talked to library users. And what they revealed shook me.

The conversation ignited unexpected controversy on LinkedIn and exposed a blind spot many libraries don’t realize they have. In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I break down what I heard, why it matters, and how libraries can turn this uncomfortable insight into a powerful opportunity.

Plus, kudos go to a library reaching a new section of its community with book recommendations!

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How to Write Email Subject Lines That Actually Work: The Text Test

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 319

A few weeks ago, I heard a tip for writing email subject lines that made me equal parts excited and annoyed. Excited because it works. Annoyed because it’s so obvious in hindsight.

In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I’m sharing the simple shift that can make your library emails more compelling and more likely to get opened!

Plus, the first kudos of the new year go to an academic library that managed to poke fun at AI and highlight the staff’s human expertise.

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How To Thrive and Succeed as a Team of Library Marketers

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#LibraryMarketingShow, episode 317

Does your library’s marketing ever feel like a patchwork quilt — one person doing social media, another making flyers, someone else juggling program promotion — yet everything is still supposed to look consistent and effective? If that sounds familiar, this episode of The Library Marketing Show is for you!

I’m sharing practical, easy-to-use tips to help your marketing team work better together, even if you’re spread across branches, juggling different tasks, or working without clear leadership or shared expectations.

Plus, I’ll give kudos to a library that got a huge shout-out for its partnership with a local school district.

Do you have a suggestion for a future episode’s topic? Do you want to nominate someone for kudos? Let me know here.

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