H.265 Expands the HD Streaming Video Universe 01.31.13 The International Telecommunications Union has finalized the specifications on the H.265 video standard, which promises to improve over the current codecs by 40-50%.
PR Resolutions to Keep in 2013 01.30.13 From the “better late than never” department, below are some public relations twists on traditional resolutions for 2013.
Celebrating XXV 01.30.13 The Ivy Group turns 25 this year; read about our journey! To celebrate we collected some words of advice from our team members. Anybody can use …
The Ivy Group Turns 25 01.01.13 A strong, women-owned business. Twenty-five years ago, at a time when women-owned businesses were few and far between, the friends decided to go into business together--from …
Success Story: Achieving Library Funding 12.17.12 LaTanya Burno, Director of J. Lewis Crozer Library tells her story.
Jolly Holly! Photo Blog of The Ivy Group’s 2012 Holiday Party 12.04.12 One of the great things about The Ivy Group is that we are a small company. So, when we have a holiday party, it is not your typical buttoned-up, after-hours, stuffy office obligation.
Why Wasn’t I Quoted? 11.08.12 Reporters often interview more people than they can include, especially for in-depth stories. Nevertheless, someone was quoted. How can you increase your odds next time of being that someone?
Send Your Sick Board to the Intensive Care Unit 11.02.12 Library directors will tell you their Board of Trustees or Board of Directors can be a great source of satisfaction and support or a hotbed …
Ivy Group Programmer’s Side-Project “Foodio” Makes Headlines 11.01.12 A mobile app developed by our very own programmer Nabil Ahmed was featured on an NBC 29 news segment last Saturday and has received attention …
Training Your Library’s Board of Trustees 08.24.12 Now more than ever, there is a critical need for well informed and competent people to serve on boards.
Burning Books for a Cause 08.02.12 Today marks the one year anniversary of the famous vote to save Troy Public Libraryin Troy, Mich. The city almost lost its library last year, until …
What’s Your Story? 07.25.12 Here are five easy tips for getting your organization some “earned” media.
An Intern Story: Why Field Trips Shouldn’t Stop in School 07.03.12 A couple weeks ago, the interns (Katelin, Lauren and I) embarked on a trip to Pantops Shopping Center to get letter signatures to send to a local …
How to Write a Better Request for Proposal: RFPs from the Consultant’s Side of the Desk 06.27.12 The premise appears simple: libraries want to hire a consultant with the expertise their organization needs, and consultants seek interesting projects with clients that are …