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    • 03-Apr-2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    It's a new era for online marketing, and now is the perfect time for booksellers and publishers to re-envision what online community engagement can look like. With a plethora of new online channels—and pathways—to choose from for communication and advertising, what does the future of online marketing look like for books, readers, and community spaces? Join Ariel Hudnall, Managing Director at Serif (previously known as Zg Stories), as she talks Meta, Bluesky, Discord, and decentralized social media, in addition to leveraging your Bookmanager website, newsletters, local collaborations, and micro advertising to support a vibrant, engaged online community. 

     

    This event is open to all CIBA member types.


    PRESENTER:

    Ariel Hudnall is the Managing Director of Serif (previously known as Zg Stories), a literary marketing agency specializing in book publicity and advertising, author platform development and storytelling strategy. She holds a Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University, where she also teaches digital book marketing as an instructor. She is on the board for the Canadian Book Club Awards, and over the last ten years, has worked (or volunteered) in the industry as a beta and slush reader, developmental and acquisitions editor, book designer, advertiser, publicist, and marketing consultant. She lives in the Cariboo region of BC, the ancestral lands of the Nazko, Lhtako Dene, and Carrier-Tŝilhqot’in Peoples.


    Event time is listed as ET. 

    • 15-Apr-2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Who does what and how can the three divisions of Raincoast Distribution Group help you grow your business? Sales Directors Terri Harker (Raincoast Books, Vancouver) and Lori Richardson (PGC Books, Toronto) will demystify all, and answer burning questions like:  

    • How did Raincoast start as a tiny idea and grow into a Canadian distribution powerhouse?
    • Why are there 3 separate divisions, and how do they work together?
    • Why do we use independent rep groups and who are they? 
    • What is the Quarterly Rebate and how do I get more $$$? 
    • How do co-op and promotional opportunities work for each division?
    • What other Raincoast tools are available to help independent bookstores? 

    For all this and more, join Terri and Lori and get your questions answered!

    Event time is listed as ET. 


    • 22-Apr-2025
    • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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    Are you looking for new ways to improve your business? Here’s your chance to ask an experienced bookseller anything! There will be no formal presentation at these events – simply log on and ask all your burning questions!

    Mentor: Anjula Gogia, Manager and Events Team at Another Story Bookshop (ON)

    Bio: Anjula Gogia is the manager and events coordinator at Another Story Bookshop. She was the co-manager of the Toronto Women's Bookstore from 1996-2006. She has also worked with Amnesty International, Between the Lines Books and PEN Canada. She is the recipient of the 2022 Freedom to Read Award by the Writer's Union of Canada. She is passionate about the intersections of social justice and bookselling.

    Anjula loves to talk about:

    • event organization - small and large scale events
    • working with diverse communities - activist, academic and literary
    • hand-selling diverse books
    But you can ask her anything!

    Event time listed is ET.

    • 26-Apr-2025

    Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and other industry supporters come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. By joining the celebration, you are advocating for independent businesses, supporting a flourishing bookselling community, and investing in Canadian culture.

    The 2025 event is taking place on Saturday, April 26. In addition to our Contest for Book Lovers, readers can look forward to giveaways, limited edition products, and bookseller activities across the country.

    More information including a campaign toolkit will be made available in March 2025.


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03-Mar-2025 CIBA Discussion Group: Working with School Boards
28-Feb-2025 Elements of Indigenous Style: Insights and Applications for the Book Industry
20-Feb-2025 CIBA Discussion Group: For Shopify Users
13-Feb-2025 Publisher Picks: Spring Picks from Canadian Independent Publishers
06-Feb-2025 Enhance Your Business Relationship with UTP
03-Feb-2025 Getting Ready for CIBD 2025
28-Jan-2025 Green paths: Building a sustainable future in bookselling
23-Jan-2025 Publisher Picks: Spring Picks from Multinational Publishers
14-Jan-2025 The Insider Scoop: Save Time, Energy and Money!
16-Dec-2024 Information Session: Navigating the Government of Canada's New CARM Portal
07-Oct-2024 Strategies and Support for French Book Sales with Prologue
03-Oct-2024 Maximizing Your Relationship with your PRHC Sales Manager
26-Sep-2024 Ask Us ANYTHING! CIBA Fall Mentor Event: Holiday Preparation and Marketing
18-Sep-2024 CIBA Annual General Meeting
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27-Aug-2024 Publisher Picks: Fall Picks from Canadian Independent Publishers
22-Aug-2024 Publisher Picks: Fall Picks from Multinational Publishers
13-Aug-2024 Ask Us ANYTHING! - CIBA Summer Mentor Series (Session 3)
01-Aug-2024 CIBA Coffee Break: Connect with the CIBA Board and ED
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09-Jul-2024 Ask Us ANYTHING! - CIBA Summer Mentor Series (Session 1)
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20-Jun-2024 Become an Inventory Wizard: Understanding Stock Turn
23-May-2024 Data Demystified Part II: How to Sell Books You Don't Read
16-May-2024 Work Smarter, Not Harder: Social Media Management for Booksellers
02-May-2024 CIBA Discussion Group: Get the Most Out of Your CFIB Add-On
27-Apr-2024 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day
23-Apr-2024 Bookstore Events: Getting Creative and Building Community
16-Apr-2024 Data Demystified: A Gentle and Totally-Non-Intimidating Introduction to BNC SalesData
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26-Mar-2024 Email Marketing for Bookstores: Tips for Success!
05-Mar-2024 CIBA Coffee Break: Share Your Feedback on Supplier Relations
27-Feb-2024 Ask the Bookseller: Browser Friendly Children’s Sections
20-Feb-2024 Publisher Picks: Spring Picks from Canadian Independent Publishers
06-Feb-2024 Ask the Bookseller: Organizing and Categorizing Your Stock
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23-Jan-2024 Publisher Picks: Spring Picks from Multinational Publishers
16-Jan-2024 CIBA Discussion Group: Shopify Best Practices
11-Jan-2024 CIBA Coffee Break: Connect with the CIBA Board and ED
03-Oct-2023 CIBA Brainstorm: Investing Your Support for Booksellers Funding
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21-Sep-2023 Lunch and Learn: Get a Handle on Digital Advertising
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12-Sep-2023 CIBA Annual General Meeting
31-Aug-2023 CIBA Coffee Break: Connect with the CIBA Board and ED
29-Aug-2023 Publisher Picks: Fall Picks from Canadian Independent Publishers
28-Aug-2023 Canadian Publishers & CIBD 2024
24-Aug-2023 Publisher Picks: Fall Picks from Multinational Publishers
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01-Aug-2023 Ask Us ANYTHING! - CIBA Summer Mentor Series (Session 2)
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15-Jun-2023 Ask the Bookseller: Subscription Box Success Stories!
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30-May-2023 CIBA Coffee Break: Connect with the CIBA Board and ED
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09-May-2023 Publishers: Maximize Your Success in the Indie Market
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20-Apr-2023 Ask the Bookseller: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Staff
04-Apr-2023 New Bookstore Owners: Ask Us ANYTHING!
28-Mar-2023 ACP & CIBA Knowledge Exchange: Exploring the Evolving Role of Sales Reps
21-Mar-2023 Media Training for Booksellers: Interviews with Impact!
07-Mar-2023 CIBA Town Hall: Supplier Relations
28-Feb-2023 Ask the Bookseller: Successful School Relationships
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26-Jan-2023 Publisher Picks: Spring Picks from Multinational Publishers
19-Jan-2023 Ask the Bookseller: Design Your Store for Discoverability
22-Nov-2022 CIBA Brainstorm: Investing Your Support for Booksellers Funding
18-Oct-2022 Ask the Bookseller: A Crash Course in Consignment
06-Oct-2022 LECTURES & LABS: Pre-Holiday Season Website Preparation
04-Oct-2022 Mythbusting with BookNet Canada: We Fight Anecdata and So Can You!
29-Sep-2022 STRATEGY SHARING: Curating and Ordering French-language Children’s Books
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20-Sep-2022 Publisher Picks: Fall Picks from Multinational Publishers
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13-Sep-2022 Mythbusting with BookNet Canada: Forthcoming Canadian-authored Books Are Easy to Find!
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18-Aug-2022 Using Consumer Insight Information to Do Better Business This Fall
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26-Jul-2022 Ask Us ANYTHING! - CIBA Summer Mentor Series (Session 2)
12-Jul-2022 Ask Us ANYTHING! - CIBA Summer Mentor Series (Session 1)
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12-Apr-2022 Lectures & Labs: Ask the Bookseller - Ordering and replenishment
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