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There’s a NEW Social Media Platform for Senior Citizens… and It’s a Big Opportunity for Libraries!

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 151: In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a new social media platform launched by the AARP called Senior Planet Community.

This is an excellent promotional opportunity for libraries. I’ll share what I’ve learned about this new site.

Kudos in this episode go to the Racine Public Library. Find out why they’re being recognized.

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BIG Changes Are Coming to Facebook Plus Instagram & YouTube Updates: Here Are Your Social Media Headlines for Libraries, July 2022

Watch The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 148

In this episode, we have the top three social media headlines. There are huge changes coming to the Facebook algorithm (again!) plus a new feature on Instagram and why you might want to rethink your library’s YouTube strategy. What does this all mean for libraries? We’ll dive in.

Kudos in this episode go to the Lexington Public Library. Watch the video to find out why they’re being recognized.

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Promoting Library Programs on Social Media: How Far in Advance Should You Start Posting?

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 146: In this episode, we’ll answer a question from a viewer.

They want to know how far in advance to start promoting their library programs on social media. I’ll share some tips to help you find the “sweet spot” for your library audience.

Kudos in this episode go to the Ann Arbor Public Library. Watch the video to see why they’re being recognized.

Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode? Want to nominate someone for kudos? Let me know in the comments. And subscribe to this series to get a new video tip for libraries each week.

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Three Big Pieces of News About Instagram That Could Have Huge Implications for Library Marketing

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 144: In this episode, we’ve got our monthly social media headlines, and this month, we’re going to focus exclusively on Instagram. The platform is testing some new features and they could have significant implications for library marketing on the app.

Kudos in this episode go to the Coos Bay Library. Watch the video to find out why they’ve been recognized.

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Is It Ever Okay to Hide Negative Comments on My Library’s Social Media Pages? How to Handle Trolls!

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 142: In this episode, we’ll answer a viewer’s question.

Jennifer says her library has some followers that regularly comment on their posts, but never say anything positive. She wants to know how to handle those repeated negative commenters.

Kudos in this episode go to the Fremont Area District Library. Watch to see why they are being recognized.

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Twitter is Sold! What Does This Mean For Your Library’s Social Media Marketing? [VIDEO]

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 141

In this episode, we’ll talk about the news that Elon Musk purchased Twitter. What does this mean for your library’s social media strategy? I’ll share three things that might happen under Musk’s ownership of the platform. Plus, I’ll show you the one thing you can do right now to make sure your communication path with your community is clear no matter what happens to Twitter.

Kudos in this episode go to the LA Public Library. Watch the video to see why they’re being recognized.

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Big News About TikTok and Instagram Plus the Pros and Cons of a New Study About the Best Times To Post to Each Platform: New Social Media Updates for Libraries [VIDEO]

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 140: In this episode, we’ll share three HUGE pieces of news in the social media world. Libraries will want to hear about these and think about how they affect their work.

The updates include news about TikTok and Instagram, as well as a major report about the best times to post on all the major platforms.

Kudos in this episode go to the Brighton Public Library. Watch the video to see why they’re being recognized.

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Instagram Adds Automated Captions, Facebook Expands Reels, and TikTok Goes Long: The Top Social Media Headlines for Libraries [VIDEO]

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 136: In this episode, we’ll share the top three headlines and changes coming to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and talk about their impact on library promotions and marketing.

Kudos in this episode go to the Mercer County Library System. Watch the video to see why they’re being recognized.

Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode? Want to nominate someone for kudos? Let me know in the comments. And subscribe to this series to get a new video tip for libraries each week.

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New Features on YouTube and Facebook, Plus Why You Might Want to Rethink Where You Spend Your Media $$: Social Media Updates for Libraries

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The Library Marketing​​​​​​​​ Show, Episode 128

In this episode, I’ll share the latest social media updates for January 2022, including a new way to filter analytics on YouTube and a new way to share video clips from Facebook to your stories. We’ll talk about what all of this means for libraries. Plus a study that may make you rethink the way you spent ad $$ for Summer Reading and other big library programs.

Kudos in this episode go to the ten winners of a huge award given by the American Library Association! Watch the video to see why they’re being recognized.

Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode? Want to nominate someone for kudos? Let me know in the comments. And subscribe to this series to get a new video tip for libraries each week.

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