Patrons can learn new skills and techniques
with high-quality instructional video content from Craftsy and Get
Healthy U TV
hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public
libraries and their patrons, today announced Get Healthy U TV
BingePass, joining two recently-launched BingePasses from Craftsy
as a part of an expanded partnership with TN Marketing, a global
video streaming service focused on creating and cultivating
communities by engaging people with their passions.
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Through the expanded partnership, patrons
of participating libraries will receive unlimited access for a week
per borrow to three new BingePasses — Craftsy’s Hands on Crafts for
Kids, In the Kitchen with Craftsy and Get Healthy U TV – all for
free with a library card. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Through the expanded partnership, patrons of participating
libraries will receive unlimited access for a week per borrow to
three new BingePasses — Craftsy’s Hands on Crafts for Kids, In the
Kitchen with Craftsy and Get Healthy U TV – all for free with a
library card. The new BingePasses also come at a time when
educational TV series within the hoopla catalog have seen an 18%
year-over-year increase in borrows.
“We’re very excited to continue to add to our BingePass
portfolio with this creative and engaging content,” said hoopla
Digital founder Jeff Jankowski. “Library patrons are looking for
more digital media offerings and our partnership with TN Marketing
supports libraries to provide any kind of content a patron may be
looking for — from cooking and fitness to crafting as a
family.”
Since partnering with hoopla in 2021, patrons have had access to
more than 160 DIY courses, or nearly 1200 episodes of content,
covering a diverse range of interests, including fabric crafts,
baking, cooking, art and even woodworking. The new In the Kitchen
with Craftsy BingePass gives patrons access to nine seasons, or 64
episodes of cooking and baking educational videos. The Hands on
Crafts for Kids BingePass provides 20 hours of crafting instruction
videos, such as school-based projects to multicultural and seasonal
inspiration. For the first time with Get Healthy U TV, patrons will
experience 94 exercise classes across eight categories including
at-home barre, kickboxing, dance, strength and more.
“At TN Marketing, we’re dedicated to supporting people around
the world pursue their passions and channel creativity anytime,
anywhere,” said Jim Kopp, Chief Operating Officer at TN Marketing.
“It's very encouraging to be able to expand the distribution of our
brands and content with hoopla and the library patron
community.”
hoopla’s latest BingePasses with TN Marketing are among 25+
BingePasses available to public libraries and their patrons —
expanding hoopla’s commitment to providing unique content at no
cost to library patrons. BingePass is a unique innovation from
hoopla, offering unlimited access to educational and entertaining
collections of streaming content and platforms for seven days with
just one borrow. Over the past year, BingePass borrows have
increased by 54% and title circulations through BingePass have
increased 158%. BingePass is accessible anywhere, either on the web
or via the mobile app, with no commercials or ads. Patrons of all
ages and interests can find something to borrow including
magazines, eBooks, popular movies and TV series, puzzles and
more.
hoopla is available in more than 10,000 public libraries across
the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand including Chicago
Public Library, San Francisco Public Library and Los Angeles Public
Library. To access content on hoopla, including BingePasses,
cardholders of participating libraries can download the free hoopla
mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit
hoopladigital.com.
About hoopla Digital
With a mission to serve public libraries and their patrons,
hoopla is the only all-in-one app that provides online and mobile
access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music,
movies, TV, and more with BingePass. Available in 110+ world
languages, content on hoopla is available for free to library
patrons with a valid library card. hoopla is the pioneer of the pay
per use model that allows library patrons to borrow content
immediately, no waits or holds required. Headquartered in Holland,
Ohio, hoopla is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to
public libraries for over 30 years. For more information or to
download the hoopla app, visit hoopladigital.com.
About TN Marketing
TN Marketing is a global media company that creates highly
engaged communities of experts, enthusiasts, and hobbyists. With a
presence in over 170 countries, the company is dedicated to
engaging people with their passions and empowering them to explore
their interests and unleash their creativity. The company creates
high-quality instructional video content that spans various
creative categories such as knitting, baking, sewing, painting,
paper crafts, embroidery, woodworking, crocheting, and many more.
TN Marketing's mission is to build a global community of
individuals who are passionate about learning new skills and
techniques and eager to share their knowledge and experience with
others. For more information, please visit www.tnmarketing.com.
About Craftsy
Craftsy is the gateway to a world of creativity and endless
possibilities. With over 2,000 expert-led classes in more than 20
categories, Craftsy is the largest instructional video resource to
ignite imaginations and help creative makers to bring ideas to
life. Projects, techniques, and inspiration is delivered by
world-renowned experts, who walk you through each technique clearly
with step-by-step demonstrations, providing their expert tips and
tricks along the way. Craftsy is your go-to destination for
unlocking new skills, mastering your craft, and discovering the
power of inspiration — all from the comfort of your own home.
About Get Healthy U TV
Get Healthy U TV is an online community providing workouts,
health tips, and fitness inspiration specially designed to be
accessible for all fitness levels. Fitness expert Chris Freytag is
accompanied by other qualified instructors who deliver high-energy,
fun, and well-planned workout videos that produce real results and
keeps viewers motivated. From walking programs to strength
training, Get Healthy U TV has a huge library of workouts to meet
every need.
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Walker Sands, for hoopla hoopladigital@walkersands.com
Barrett Evans, TN Marketing bevans@tnmarketing.com