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Marketing

16 Aug
Marketing
Holidays

The Future Is Indie Campaign Continues For The Fall!

By choosing to shop local and shop indie, readers not only nurture a thriving literary culture but also sow the seeds of a more sustainable and diverse future.

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02 Aug
Marketing
Holidays

International Cat Day Interview with Stacks

Peek into the future with this exclusive interview with ABA mascot Stacks.

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26 Jun
Marketing
Advocacy

ABA Launches #TheFutureIsIndie Campaign To Counter Prime Day

The future will be more diverse, more authentic, less corporate, more local, more community-oriented — The Future Is Indie. This year’s brand new campaign counters Amazon Prime Day and champions the importance of independent businesses in shaping the future.

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04 Jan
Education
Marketing
Membership

A Top 10 2023 1st Quarter (Q1) Checklist

Congratulations! You made it through the retail holiday season. Take a deep breath…now on to the new year. Here’s a Top 10 1st Quarter (Q1) checklist of great ways to kick off the year.

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19 Oct
Education
Holidays
Marketing
Advocacy

Top Ten Strategies for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

In light of ongoing anti-LGBTQ2SIA+ attacks against indie Drag Queen Story Hour events, here are our top ten strategies to support and protect Drag Queen Story Hour.

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31 Aug
Education
Holidays
Marketing

A Top 10 4th Quarter (Q4) Checklist

If October was the New December last year, then September is the New December this year as supply chain issues continue to plague the industry. Which means: Now is the time to get ready! Welcome to the Holiday Season! Here’s a Top 10 4th Quarter (Q4) checklist of simple ways to start preparing for the holidays. 

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10 Aug
Marketing
Holidays

Announcing the 2022 Fall Marketing Campaign

Fall is near, and with that comes ABA’s Fall holiday shopping campaign: Good books come to those who shop early!

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03 Aug
Holidays
Marketing

7 Ways Stores Can Prepare for Book Lovers Day

Celebrate Book Lovers Day on August 9! Encourage your customers to put down their phones and celebrate reading and literature.

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01 Jun
LGBTQ+
Marketing

How Bookstores Are Celebrating Pride Month

In celebration of Pride Month, independent bookstores have been sharing their plans including special events and displays. If you are interested in connecting with a store listed to learn more about their plans, feel free to reach out. Additionally, if you have something planned for Pride Month this June, let ABA know!

Here are how some bookstores plan to celebrate this month, listed by state:

California

Capital Books

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12 Jan
Marketing

The Marketing Tips That Worked in 2021

Try email marketing, bookstore tours, and paid advertising opportunities in the new year. 

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