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Celebrating 10 years of supporting independent bookshops! https://lnkd.in/gzs-KTD2

In July of 2023, we launched internationally, and since then, getting to know booksellers and readers around the globe has been incredibly fulfilling. We've connected over a love of books, a passion for shopping small, and the desire to create change in our local communities. Some of us have been fortunate to visit our new partner stores and bond in person! Today is Bookshop Day in the UK, Love Your Bookshop Day in Australia, and Aotearoa NZ Bookshop Day in New Zealand—and we are so excited to celebrate with readers and booksellers. We've even expanded our Golden Ticket Giveaway—a scavenger hunt that takes place in the store and rewards one reader 12 audiobooks—beyond the U.S. No matter where you are, you can celebrate your indie bookshop this weekend by supporting them in person or with your Libro.fm audiobook purchases. Especially as mega retailers continue to only grow, and bookshops face new hardships, our support goes a long way. Shop our Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale through 10/13: https://libro.fm/sale UK readers, learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghnQQand AU readers, learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkbxQ7xP NZ readers, learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzwyx5-V

As a certain online mega retailer runs a sale, here's your routine reminder to support your indie bookshop today and every day! Indie bookshops are vital pieces of our community, and when we support them, we support our local economies. There are many ways we can support our indie based on our time or budget: 1️⃣ Purchase a book in their store 2️⃣ Order directly from them online 3️⃣ Start a Libro.fm membership 4️⃣ Sign up for their newsletter 5️⃣ Follow and engage with them on social media 6️⃣ Leave a positive review online 7️⃣ Attend their events (in person and virtual) 8️⃣ Thank a bookseller in person 9️⃣ Spread the word to your community 🔟 Purchase gift cards for a loved one 1️⃣1️⃣ Special order books not in stock 1️⃣2️⃣ Join a book club (in person or virtual) ⁠ You can always support the indie of your choice with your Libro.fm audiobook purchases 💓 Plus, we're running a sale this week with plenty of bestsellers and bookseller picks for $5 USD or less, all in support of independent bookshops. https://libro.fm/sale ⁠ *Of course, shopping local depends on a lot of factors, including money, time, location, and accessibility, and it isn't always possible. But when we can, we can help make an impact on our community and beyond!

We at Libro.fm care about small businesses because we are a small business ❤️ While it may be the end of #SmallBusinessSeptember, we can support small businesses—and our local communities—all year long! We can get involved with grassroots organizations, vote at a local, state, and national level, leave reviews for our favorite small businesses and plenty more. https://lnkd.in/gst7bP8s

Nominate a local business or organization making a positive impact in your town and we’ll choose one to reward with free audiobooks in October! ⁠ ⁠ Complete the form by September 30, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gAhWnKwm Note: This can be any small business, not just your indie bookshop!

Don't just read banned books, advocate for them 📚 This week is #BannedBooksWeek, a week that aims to raise awareness of book bans and spread resources on how to combat them—especially as they continue to surge and largely impact stories by and/or about LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals. We at Libro.fm are dedicated to ensuring representation in books and resisting book bans, exclusion, and censorship. There are actions we all can take, whether or not bans are taking place in our local communities. Learn more and get started: https://libro.fm/banned

We are hiring for not one, but two roles! 🥳 ➡️ More info about both positions can be found at the link, including responsibilities, requirements, salary band, and benefits. Make sure to tag someone who you think should apply! https://lnkd.in/gF5XcU_5 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ⭐ UK or US based, application closes 10/25 ✅ Libro.fm for Business offers organizations a way to provide audiobooks to their employees through bulk sales and customizable hubs. The Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in expanding our B2B program. This individual will be responsible for managing incoming leads, identifying new partnership opportunities, and building a robust sales pipeline. By leveraging tailored outreach and delivering impactful demonstrations, you will drive the growth of Libro.fm for Business and work to exceed our annual revenue targets. SUPPORT SPECIALIST ⭐ UK based, application closes 10/4 ✅ General working hours for this position are Sunday through Thursday, 2 PM -10 PM to ensure that our customers, bookshop partners, and affiliates will receive timely assistance across various regions. You will be responsible for managing email inquiries through our support ticketing system and resolving technical issues; play a key role in onboarding new bookshop partners and enhancing our self-service resources across different formats; and provide valuable insights to cross-functional teams as part of our Voice of the Customer program. ABOUT LIBRO.FM Libro.fm is a global, employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookshop, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy. As a Social Purpose Corporation, we keep the long-term interest of booksellers in mind. We put energy into activism and social good, highlight movements we believe in, and amplify systemically excluded voices. As audiobooks play an important role in making reading more widely available, accessibility is a top priority for us. __ [ID: Four teal slides with the text in the caption above spread across them.]

Libro.fm featured as one of the 14 Great Gifts for Book Lovers in the NYT Wirecutter! https://lnkd.in/g-kg78Sm

We're hiring for a digital marketing intern! ⁠ ⁠ 📝 This individual will assist with social media engagement and content creation, craft blog posts utilizing SEO optimization, help create and curate audiobook playlists based on trends and events, and much more! ⁠ ⁠ ✅️ We're looking for someone with a love for all things reading-related and a constant pulse on what’s trending, experience with social media, and the ability to move quickly and self-motivate. ⁠ ⁠ 📆 This position is 10-15 hours/week ($20 USD/hour, with access to free audiobooks), fully remote and through the end of 2024, with possibility to expand based on mutual agreement (lasting no longer than a year total). Hours must be within 8 AM to 5 PM PST. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more and apply at the link by July 22 at 5 PM PT! ⁠ https://lnkd.in/gF4YrCYf