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There’s New Advice for Libraries About Posting to Social Media but… Should You Actually Take It?🤔

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The Library Marketing Show, Episode 176: A marketing agency has done the research and is unveiling the best days and times to post on social media. But is this the advice your library has been searching for? Or will you end up being less successful on social media if you take it?

We’ll unpack the results and how to interpret them in this episode.

Kudos in this episode go to the Milton Public Library.

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Is This the Beginning of the End for Social Media Marketing at Your Library? 4 Ways To Prepare Now!

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The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 175: Is this the end of social media marketing for libraries?? I know that’s a scary thought. (But, is it really?) There are signs that social media, in general, is not holding the audience’s attention as it once did. And that’s bad news for your library marketing.

In this episode, I’ll share my predictions and the four things you can do right now to move away from dependence on social media to promote your library.

Kudos in this episode go to the Cobb County Public Library.

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The Library Marketing Lesson You Can Learn From the Greatest Out-of-Office Message Ever!

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The Library Marketing Show, Episode 174: I received the best out-of-office message EVER from a librarian! And part of the reason it was the best was that it contained a marketing message.

Find out how you can promote your library even when you’re not at the library.

Kudos in this episode go to the Long Branch Free Public Library.

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Stop Guessing When To Send Library Marketing Emails! Get a Free Calendar and Hit “Send.”😊

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 173: What if I told you, there is a calendar that can help you program all of your library emails for 2023? I’ll share this secret resource and more library email tips.

Kudos in this episode go to the Milwaukee Public Library.

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How Does Your Library Marketing Compare to Other Libraries? New Survey Results Released!

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 172: In this episode, I’m going to share the results of the 7th Annual Super Library Marketing survey and talk about the value of surveying your community.

How does your library compare to others around the world in terms of library promotion? Watch the video to find out!

Kudos in this episode go to the Irondequoit Library.

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Does Your Library Really Understand Your Community? How To Use Emotion To Elevate Your Promotional Impact!

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 171: In this episode, I’m going to share an example of a marketing campaign from the makers of the game Monopoly.

This campaign uses a very specific technique to get at the emotional motivation for playing the game. What does that have to do with library promotions? Watch the video to find out!

Kudos in this episode go to a group of Alabama libraries.

👏 I do a lot of bragging about libraries. But I can’t see everything everywhere, and I’m certain I’m missing some of the best #LibraryMarketing examples. So I need your help! You can share anonymously if you like. Thank you!

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The One Question Your Library Staff Should Ask Every Single Guest To Unlock Promotional Success!

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 170: In this episode, I’ll reveal the single most important question that you should ask every library guest. This question is the key to revealing your most effective library marketing tactics.

Kudos in this episode go to the Kingston Community Library.

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Also, I have a special request: I want to hear your best advice for library marketing in 2023! What did you learn this year? What are you excited to try next year? Share your thoughts for a future Super Library Marketing post.

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New Research on Teens, Your Library, and Social Media Plus You May Soon Have More Info About Your Library’s TikTok Audience!


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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 169: We have news that could have an impact on your library’s social media strategy.

First, TikTok is testing audience insights, which give you a deeper look into your audience. We’ll talk about the features that could be a regular part of your data very soon.

Plus a new study from Pew Research Center uncovers how teens view social media use. And there are lots of takeaways for libraries.

Kudos in this episode go to the Meridian Library District.

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❓Should You Stay or Should You Go? 3 Things to Consider about Twitter Before Your Library Decides to Jump Ship

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 168: This episode is another must-watch for any library that posts on Twitter.

Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has thrown Twitter into chaos. And many libraries are seriously thinking about deactivating their accounts.

I’ll share three things to consider before you make that decision. PLUS: I’ll share an alternative to deactivating your Twitter account.

Kudos in this episode go to the Brooklyn Public Library.

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