IndieBound

10 Dec

Bookseller's Radio Spots Spread the Indie Message

This week, Riverwalk Books of Chelan, Washington, began running a series of four radio ads, featuring some of IndieBound's memorable tag lines, to promote the store, as well as books as great holiday gifts.

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04 Dec

Showcase Indie Bestsellers With New Display

IndieBound has created a special, holiday-themed Indie Bestsellers display PDF, which is available at BookWeb.org

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04 Dec

The January 2009 Indie Next List & Notables Preview

Here's a preview of the first Indie Next List of 2009, now on its way to ABA member stores in the IndieBound movement, and a reminder that December Notable titles are now featured in a downloadable flier and shelf-talkers on BookWeb.org.

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03 Dec

The Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending December 2, 2008, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

The Host
Stephenie Meyer, Little Brown, $25.99, 9780316068048

2.

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03 Dec

A New Source for IndieBound Posters

Sometimes a good poster is worth a thousand manifestos.

The IndieBound movement's eye-catching posters -- with their bold design and clever copy -- have communicated the spirit of IndieBound with a fun, persuasive verve since shoppers first began seeing "Eat Sleep Read" in bookstores in June.

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03 Dec

How Three Booksellers Are Using IndieBound to Connect With Local Businesses

Key to the IndieBound movement is the involvement of not only indie bookstores, but all types of indie retailers, local business alliances, and community-minded citizens. So, taking that to heart, R.J.

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26 Nov

Bookstores & Hardware Stores Unite for Indie Marketing Initiative


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26 Nov

New Counter Card Trumpets Trustworthiness of ABA Gift Cards

The tough economy is expected to take a toll on gift card sales this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation, which is forecasting a drop in sales of about 5.6 percent even as the popularity and demand for gift cards grow.

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26 Nov

Facebook Fan Drive Spreads the IndieBound Message

The IndieBound movement is growing ... in bookstores and other independent retailers nationwide, online at IndieBound.org, and now on the social networking site Facebook.

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24 Nov

Special Discount Available on Custom ChicoBags

ChicoBag Company, the creator of unique, reusable, brightly colored bags that compact easily into an attached pouch, is now offering special volume discount pricing for custom bags to ABA members participating in the IndieBound program.

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20 Nov

IndieBound.org Introduces Holiday E-Cards

Just in time for the busy holiday season, IndieBound.org has introduced a new E-Card feature. Visitors to IndieBound.org can now send electronic greetings featuring one of four animations based on IndieBound Holiday designs.

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19 Nov

Need IndieBound Holiday Inspiration? See What Other Booksellers Have Done

Booksellers from coast to coast are taking IndieBound's holiday marketing materials and are making them their own. Here's a look at some of the things they're doing to impress upon customers the value of the book as a holiday gift and the importance of shopping locally.

A larger version can be obtained by clicking on many of the images below.

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19 Nov

The Indie Mystery Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending November 18, 2008, and based on sales at independent bookstores throughout the U.S.

1.

Book of the Dead
Patricia Cornwell, Berkley, $9.99, 9780425216255

2.

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19 Nov

A Holiday Sale on IndieBound Bags

From now until December 12, W.G. Ellerkamp is offering 10 to 15 percent discounts on IndieBound paper bags, reusable totes, and giftwrap. The sale, which company president Jack Ellerkamp said is their way of saying thanks to ABA members for their business, includes merchandise bags, handled shopping bags, and the very popular Peace. Love. Books. reusable tote.

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18 Nov

Bestseller Reporting Deadlines Remain Unchanged

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Indie Bestseller List for the week ending November 23 will be published, along with our next edition of Bookselling This Week, on Wednesday, November 26. Bestseller reporting deadlines are as usual.

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