Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library There is nothing like putting a face on a story. In my television news days, we worked hard to get on-camera interviews for every story. We knew that there was no better... Continue Reading →
There's a trend in library marketing now. It's born out of necessity and determination. More libraries are producing videos. They're using the format to deliver programs to their community. They're using video to explain the value of their library, as... Continue Reading →
This week's post is inspired by a question on the Libraries and Social Media Facebook page. A library staff member asked this: "We're being asked to track the virtual 'butts in seats' numbers for each of our programs and also... Continue Reading →
WATCH NOW The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 28: Brenna Jaco at the Lubbock Public Library in Lubbock, Texas submitted this question: “I just discovered your blog and I wish I had the time to go back and read all your posts... Continue Reading →
I am so excited that the focus of marketing in the current era is video. I'm positively giddy at the prospect of how this medium will help us transform the popular view of libraries. The power of video is mind-blowing.... Continue Reading →
Amy Schmittauer Landino is an expert on video and video blogging. Not surprisingly, she is all in on video marketing. She's the Founder of SavvySexySocial.com, Vlog Boss Studios, and author of Vlog Like a Boss. I've watched her channel for... Continue Reading →
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I'm all in on video marketing. Why am I so gung-ho on video? As a former broadcast journalist, I have seen the evidence first-hand of the impact a string of moving... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, a video by the Chicago Public Library caught my attention. It was part of a series of videos designed to promote a fine amnesty program. If you haven't seen them, you need to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3dZ-5Iwfz4 There are a whole series... Continue Reading →
Super Library Marketing: Practical Tips and Ideas for Library Promotion 