Marketing Plans in Action: A Step-by-Step Guide for Libraries, Archives, and Cultural Organizations

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978-0-8389-1812-8
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2019
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ALA Editions
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224
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You know you need to get the word out. But where do you start? How do you keep track of everything? Don’t work harder—work smarter. The key is to stay organized and focused through solid project management skills, and at the heart of it all lies an efficient workflow. Goodman’s invaluable resource is here to smooth the way with 72 time-saving guides that will streamline your processes. Addressing myriad marketing, publicity, and promotion activities, this book is packed with tried and true best practices and useful tips on such topics as

  • efficiently reviewing and tracking task requests from colleagues around your organization;
  • keeping people informed through project management tools and formal reporting;
  • developing and sustaining a network of media contacts in the community who will publicize your events;
  • crafting a consistent brand identity across the organization through language, logo, and colors;
  • creating and maintaining a public calendar for content;
  • designing mobile-friendly email messages and web pages;
  • segmenting email campaigns for maximum impact and engagement;
  • collecting user information while respecting privacy;
  • employing simple surveys for quick and useful feedback; and
  • handling complaints with grace.

With the help of Goodman’s step-by-step advice, you’ll be able to establish and maintain marketing communication strategies and workflows no matter your organization’s size.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction


Chapter 1    Getting Started

What Is Marketing?
A Word on Titles
Where Do You Fit in the Organizational Structure?
Document Everything
The Buck Stops Here
Welcome to the Guides

Chapter 2    Learn About Your Organization

1. Getting Staff Buy-In
2. Outline Your Job Scope
3. Know Your Branding

Chapter 3    Get Notified of Marketing Requests

4. Make an Inventory of Marketing Offerings
5. How to Gather Marketing Requests
6. E-Mail System Setup
7. Ingest Form Setup

Chapter 4    Set Up Project Management

8. Time Management
9. Understand Your Needs
10. Desired Capabilities
11. Analog vs. Digital
12. Comparison of Project Management Tools
13. Personal Knowledge Base
14. Internal Tracking System
15. Publicity Plans
16. Marketing Strategy
17. Example of a Complete Marketing Workflow

Chapter 5    Content Creation

18. File Management
19. Content
20. Copyright
21. Design
22. Mobile-Friendly Content
23. Diversity
24. Images
25. Video
26. Print Materials
27. E-Mail Newsletters
28. CAN-SPAM Act
29. Web Forms
30. Calendars to Develop
31. Photography Policies

Chapter 6    Staff Training and Interactions

32. Build a Network of Support
33. Educational Resources
34. Keep Staff Involved
35. Staff Training Now and in the Future
36. Managing Assistants

Chapter 7    Who Are Your Users?

37. Target Audiences
38. Respecting Privacy
39. Confirmation Methods
40. How to Collect User Information
41. Simple Surveys
42. Program Attendance vs. Door Counts
43. Staff-Sourced User Groups
44. Census
45. Mapping
46. Social Media Insights
47. Other Ways to Learn about Users

Chapter 8    Tracking and Reports

48. Questions to Ask
49. What to Track When
50. Daily Tracking and Reports
51. Weekly Tracking and Reports
52. Monthly Tracking and Reports
53. Quarterly Tracking and Reports
54. Annual Tracking and Reports
55. Single Campaigns
56. Shortened URLs
57. A/B Testing
58. Marketing Report for Staff

Chapter 9    Outside Contacts

59. Document Your Public Relations Contacts
60. Set Up Meetings
61. Find New Contacts
62. Press Releases
63. Other Press Releases to Send
64. One-Off Press Releases
65. Networking

Chapter 10    Bonus Insights

66. Google My Business
67. Handling Complaints
68. How to Apologize
69. Ordering Items
70. Update Content
71. Social Media Tips
72. Two-Factor Authentication

Amanda L. Goodman

Amanda L. Goodman is the Publicity Manager at Darien Library. Previously, she was the User Experience Librarian, where her projects have included redesigning the library’s website, creating a digital media lab, and co-managing adult technology education classes. She has taught WordPress, user experience design, and digital signage classes to librarians across the country. Her books are The Comparative Guide to WordPress in Libraries: A LITA Guide, Digital Media Labs in Libraries, and Marketing Plans in Action: A Step-By-Step Guide for Libraries, Archives, and Cultural Organizations

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