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 →
I spend a good portion of my day as a library marketer trying to figure out how my cardholders live their lives. What do they do? When to they do it? What parts of their life are difficult? What parts... Continue Reading →
NEW LIVE LIBRARY MARKETING SHOW ON INSTAGRAM! I've decided to try a new thing! I'll be doing a live Instagram Q&A and discussion about Library Marketing. The sessions will be every Tuesday at noon ET (10 a.m. Central and 9... Continue Reading →
We talk a lot about emailing our cardholders with information about new products, services, and collection items. But you can also use your email list in a powerful way to reach people who have just signed up for a library... Continue Reading →
I live with two teenagers. They love their mobile devices. They are avid users of social media. They also check their email often. You might think that's a fluke. For a long time, I did! I thought that my nagging... Continue Reading →
