Ci9 Roundtable Discussion Topic Survey

Roundtable Discussions are a virtual space to talk to and seek advice from bookselling peers about specific topics. They are not prescriptive in their advice, rather a place to crowdsource ideas and cross share information. Suggested agendas for each session will be created based upon member responses to this survey.

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* 1. Optimizing Sales with Gift Bundles, Curated Boxes & Sidelines: In this session, booksellers can utilize the time to discuss and share how curated book and gift bundles can optimize sales. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 2. Planning In-store Operations for the Holidays: It is no secret that 2021 holiday seasons will look different than they did in 2019 and 2020. Holidays can include back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the 2021/2022 Winter season. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 3. Measuring Virtual Events’ Return on Investment: In this session booksellers will be able to discuss how they are measuring ROI on virtual events during a time of hybrid experiences. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 4. Organizational Structure for Small Stores: Small/micro store bookstore employees can utilize this roundtable discussion to share how they make in-store operations work and seek advice on how to work smarter, not harder with limited employees and time constraints. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 5. Community Partnerships and the Return on Investment of Doing Good: Community partnerships are an untapped source of income for many stores and they can have a profound impact on a store’s bottom line as well as the soul of the store and its community. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 6. Learning Tools for Academic Achievement: During this discussion, booksellers can share ideas on less formal education materials that can help kids learn. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 7. Taking Off with TikTok: During this discussion, booksellers can share with each other best practices they’ve uncovered on this newish social media platform. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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* 8. Industry and the Innovation of Non-traditional Stores: During this session, pop-ups, mobile bookstores, and other non-traditional models can use this time to crowdsource ideas and share how they leverage their assets to affect change in their communities and within the industry. Please write the top three items that you'd like to discuss on this topic:

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