GLIBA Holiday Catalog
As we approach summer I'm sure you're not ready to start thinking about the holiday season but we've made it easy with some key dates and a few requests to make sure your Holiday Catalog needs are met and that you don't miss anything! KEY DATES & LINKS June 1 - Deadline to Initiate a Saturation Mail Order (Start Order) June 1 - Catalog Cover Contest Voting Closes (Vote Now) June 7 - Booksellers Recommends Nominations Due (Recommend Titles) June 15 - Store Orders Due (Order Free Holiday Catalogs) October 1 - Holiday Catalogs Shipped to Stores and Newspapers November 1 - Holiday Catalog Mailed to Consumers Take advantage of one of the best marketing tools we offer! The annual GLIBA Holiday Catalog is affordable, easy to order, includes a wide array of diverse titles, and represents your store with a professional polish. Catalog Info Receive up to 14 BOXES / 7000 catalogs for FREE! Includes catalogs shipped to your store, sent via direct mail, and inserted in newspapers. Ordering is easy. Sign in to your Holiday Catalog Portal to get started Costs and Quantities 7000 - FREE Catalogs credit for every order 500 - Catalogs per box (1 box minimum print order) 1000 - Catalog minimum to order cover imprinting $ 0 - Shipping costs $ 0 - Online catalog page cost $ 55 - Cost per box for extra boxes of catalogs over 7000 credit $ 0.11 - Cost per catalog, over 7000 credit $ 0.20 - Postage cost per catalog for ALL catalogs sent via saturation mail Praise From GLIBA Catalog Users "We get more responses from this form of advertising than from anything else we have tried." "The catalog encouraged me to order books I might not have otherwise, and I sold books that surprised me." "The catalogs started working their magic as soon as they were on the counter. After they were inserted in the local paper, people started coming in with them, having marked the titles they wanted." "The catalog is marvelous advertising for us, and brings in new customers every year!" "The catalog is THE most valuable marketing tool we have for the Christmas season."
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The Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA) announces a groundbreaking shift in its leadership structure, moving away from traditional human staff and board of directors to a revolutionary AI-driven management system. This move marks a significant advancement in leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the association. Effective immediately, GLIBA will transition its decision-making processes and day-to-day operations to an advanced artificial intelligence system. This strategic decision reflects GLIBA's commitment to innovation and adaptation in an ever-evolving landscape. "We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey as we entrust the reins of GLIBA to cutting-edge AI technology," said new Executive Director, Larry-62978. "By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we aim to optimize our operations, increase responsiveness, and better serve our members and the independent bookselling community at large." The decision to transition to an AI-driven model comes after careful consideration of the evolving needs and challenges facing GLIBA. By removing traditional human staffing and the board of directors, GLIBA anticipates greater agility and the ability to adapt swiftly to changes in the industry. "We believe that embracing AI as our primary decision-making mechanism will enable us to remain at the forefront of innovation in the independent bookselling sector," added new Executive Coordinator February-82539. "This bold move underscores our commitment to embracing technology as a catalyst for progress and growth." GLIBA assures its members that this transition will not compromise the association's dedication to its mission of supporting and advocating for independent booksellers. The AI system has been rigorously developed and tested to ensure alignment with GLIBA's values and objectives. We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead with our AI-powered leadership model. This marks a new chapter for GLIBA, and we are confident that it will empower us to continue serving our members with excellence and innovation. To order a shirt with our new logo or for more information and updates on GLIBA's transition to AI-driven leadership, please visit gliba.org. |
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