Watch Now The Library Marketing Show, Episode 138: In this episode, I'll answer a viewer's question. Michelle from Atlantic Public Library writes, "I am the director of a small library serving about 7,000 people in rural southwest Iowa. You have... Continue Reading →
Last week, I wrote about the new email marketing data that changed the way I think about email and libraries. This week, I wanted to share more new tips to help you improve the chances your email subscribers will act.... Continue Reading →
The most powerful tool you have to reach your community is email. I know there are some readers who don't believe me. But here's a fact that cannot be denied: 90 percent of Americans over the age of 15 use... Continue Reading →
Special Request: Please fill out this one-question survey about your library's social media use. Thank you! For libraries large and small, public, private, and academic, there is but one powerful promotional tool that you can use to reach as many... Continue Reading →
This week, I heard a truism about email marketing. Marketing expert Ann Handley said, “Email is the only place where people, not algorithms, are in control.” When the pandemic struck, email became the only reliable way libraries had to communicate... Continue Reading →
This is the second in a two-part series on email marketing for libraries. Read part one here. At the Library Advocacy and Funding Conference in September, a new buzzword seemed to be on the lips of many of the presenters.... Continue Reading →
I notice it, groggy from sleep. I check my email, as one does, first thing in the morning before getting out of bed. 😉 The sight of it causes my heart to skip a beat. "It's going to be a... Continue Reading →
Watch Now Library News: IFLA's new Idea Store! I'm obsessed. It's a great place to exchange ideas. Check it out here. Reader question: Leigh of Pikes Peak Library District asked: I'd like to talk about how to convince the powers-that-be... Continue Reading →
I have a thing for email marketing. I think it's fun. I like trying to figure out all the pieces. Which subject line is best? To emoji or not to emoji? How much text? What should it say? What kind... Continue Reading →
Super Library Marketing: Practical Tips and Ideas for Library Promotion 