05.08.15
More than a concept, Cvillity is a movement forward toward a community of greater mutual aid and respect. Cvillity means upholding and encouraging the standards that have made Charlottesville such a wonderful city to call home.
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The Ivy Group Welcomes Two New Programmers: Martin and Landon
04.24.15
It is now our pleasure to also introduce the newest “Ivy Groupies” to our web development team, Martin Sant and Landon Dorrier.
The Bottom Line on Equal Pay Day
04.14.15
Today is Equal Pay Day. Yes, we have a day for everything. And most matter. And this day matters most. The National Partnership for Women and Families reports that women are paid 79 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to many thousands of dollars annually. For African American women and Latinas, the disparities are even greater.
Facebook Post Makeovers
02.26.15
Here’s how to easily vamp up your Facebook posts to make them more engaging, entertaining, and accessible to a larger organic audience.
Pam’s Top 10 Reads
01.12.15
Partner Pam Fitzgerald shares her favorite books that she read in 2014.
Work out daily. Lose five pounds. And don’t forget to feed the cat.
01.07.15
Everybody makes New Year’s resolutions—even the “somebodies.” Here’s a peek…
Welcome, Mark and Wendy!
11.12.14
Welcome the latest additions to The Ivy Group team, Mark Goodson and Wendy Taylor. Mark is taking on the role of Director, Business Development, while Wendy joins us as Advertising Project Manager.
To Kiosk or Not to Kiosk: That is Only Part of the Question
08.12.14
As electronic services crowd out print, the costs of facilities--construction, renovation, and upkeep--are under unprecedented scrutiny. Several library systems we have worked with as consultants have considered …
Technology & Language: How the Tweet is revolutionizing more than just social media
07.22.14
Throughout human history, the evolution of the written word has been closely intertwined with innovations in technology. Propelling a new, unprecedented written form of expression—the limit of a mere 140 characters— is the Tweet.
Building A Niche With Social Media
06.25.14
Today, marketing is all about branding; personal brands, product brands and service brands-virtually everyone and everything you see, hear or touch has a tinge of …
Welcome Julia
06.20.14
The Ivy Group welcomes Julia Prince to the team as Project Specialist.
Aspirin for Holiday Closures
05.19.14
Holiday library closures can be a major headache.
Do You Need a Mobile Website?
04.21.14
The vast majority of our prospective clients could benefit from having a mobile-responsive site. If considering a mobile-responsive site, ask yourself these three questions: Is your site worth it? Are you getting mobile traffic already? And do your users require on-the-go access?
Children as Library Donors
04.14.14
Do you encourage children to donate to the library? Is it productive, ethical and strategic to do so?
Hello Holly!
04.07.14
The Ivy Group welcomes our newest project manager, Holly Bittle. Here’s just a few of the reasons we’re so glad to say hello to Holly.