Podcast appearances and mentions of Ingram Content Group

Advertising on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and various social media sites can be exceptional exposure for your books and possibly lead to more sales, but which platforms are better for garnering sales as compared to visibility, and what types of images and copy work best for each site? Also, how long is the ideal time to run an ad? Ingram Content Group's Senior Manager, Consumer Products & Services Development Erin Cox visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to answer these questions and more!PARTICIPANTSErin Cox has almost two decades of marketing and development experience, primarily in the book industry. She previously worked with Simon & Schuster and Macmillan, was the director of development for World Book Night U.S., and has a master's degree in publishing from New York University. When Erin relocated to Nashville a few years ago, she experienced the other end of the marketing process while working at Parnassus Books. Since then, she's joined Ingram Content Group to help launch a consumer marketing services program for publishers.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,900 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/Learn more about how to get a discount on Google, Facebook, and Instagram advertising through the Ingram ID IBPA member benefit at https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/ingramidFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Entérate de lo que está cambiando el podcasting y el marketing digital:-Acast logra un crecimiento orgánico del 22 % en las ventas netas en el segundo trimestre.-La convocatoria de los Premios SONAR de México cierra el 15 de agosto.-Nueva aplicación para escuchar pódcast asegura que detecta y salta los anuncios de iTunes.-El pódcast ‘Un tema Al día' de elDiario.es cierra con éxito su tercera temporada.-Spotify amplía su catálogo de audiolibros gracias a una nueva alianza con Ingram Content Group.-El pódcast de Tucker Carlson destrona al de Joe Rogan, al convertirse en el más escuchado.Pódcast recomendadoEl rincón de Aquiles. El lugar donde diferentes personas cuentan sus experiencias y reflexiones sobre cómo vivir mejor.Patrocinadores: ¡Comienza, crece, sigue y gana con tu pódcast en un solo lugar! Descubre la forma más fácil de iniciar, hacer crecer, rastrear y monetizar tu contenido con RSS.com.Entérate, en solo cinco minutos, sobre las noticias, herramientas, tips y recursos que te ayudarán a crear un pódcast genial y exitoso. Subscríbete a la “newsletter“ de Via Podcast.

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew continue their conversation with Francesco Crotti about how printers can effectively work with the Bronte Global Alliance, the benefits of integrating print-on-demand services for books, strategies for building successful partnerships within its network, and how you can become a member. Mentioned in This Episode:  Bronte Global Alliance: https://www.bronteglobalalliance.com/ Bronte Global Alliance e-book: https://www.bronteglobalalliance.com/demo-request-freebie/ Bronte Global Alliance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bronte-global-alliance/ Francesco Crotti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-crotti/ Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/ Messaggerie Libri: https://www.messaggerielibri.it/ Rotomail: https://www.rotomail.it/en/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Content Group, elaborates on the Lightning Source facility here in Sharjah and how the joint venture between Ingram and the Sharjah Book Authority are helping to keep the world of reading alive and kicking. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

Davina Powell is the Consumer Marketing Services Manager for Ingram Content Group. She is a creative sales and marketing expert known for connecting publishers and authors to key audiences using Ingram iD. Learn more at IngramiD.com She has spent more than 10 years in the digital marketing space developing new resources that ensure publishers', booksellers', and authors' marketing budgets are used in a productive way.

69 plays69 Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast 264 followers264 275 tracks275 Davina Powell is the Consumer Marketing Services Manager for Ingram Content Group. She is a creative sales and marketing expert known for connecting publishers and authors to key audiences using Ingram iD. Learn more at IngramiD.com She has spent more than 10 years in the digital marketing space developing new resources that ensure publishers', booksellers', and authors' marketing budgets are used in a productive way.

69 plays69 Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast 264 followers264 275 tracks275 Davina Powell is the Consumer Marketing Services Manager for Ingram Content Group. She is a creative sales and marketing expert known for connecting publishers and authors to key audiences using Ingram iD. Learn more at IngramiD.com She has spent more than 10 years in the digital marketing space developing new resources that ensure publishers', booksellers', and authors' marketing budgets are used in a productive way.

With a new year comes all kinds of new possibilities for publishers to thrive! IBPA's mission is to set up independent publishers and author publishers for publishing success, so CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the major issues that publishers are sure to face in 2024, and ways that publishers can overcome them. She discusses distribution challenges; creative ways that publishers can find funding; solutions to market access obstacles; difficulties with running a publishing business and ways to tackle them; and so much more.PARTICIPANTSAndrea Fleck-Nisbet is CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), where she began her tenure in November 2022. Prior to that she was the founding vice-president and publisher of HarperCollin's lifestyle imprint, Harper Horizon. Andrea spent fifteen years in sales, digital media and business operations at Workman Publishing and was Director of Content Acquisition at Ingram Content Group. She sits on the board of the Book Industry Study Group.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Paige Allen, who is a brand and marketing strategist developing innovative channels for content delivery and is currently the Content Group Director for Ingram Spark, the largest book distributer in the world.   TOPIC:  How to Build Meaningful Connections GUEST: Paige Allen   THOUGHT #1 - Be Authentic and Vulnerable THOUGHT #2 - Embrace Active Listening with Empathy THOUGHT #3 - Embrace Impermanence   CONNECT: Website: ingramspark.com Blog: ingramspark.com/blog Instagram: @ingramsparkpaigea   PAIGE ALLEN'S BIO: Paige Allen is a brand and marketing strategist developing innovative channels for content delivery. She partners with companies and executives to sharpen their professional operations, define their brand identity, and engage audiences for maximum conversion. Her work and professional achievements span across various industries, included but not limited to airport technology, sports teams and facilities, as well as legal practices. Paige knows what truly drives conversions and brand engagement; she is passionate about helping people and connecting companies to their right consumer. After nearly a decade of working within digital marketing agencies, she is excited to bring her expertise and join Ingram Content Group as the Director of IngramSpark. In addition to her extensive PR and marketing experience, Paige is a trained Sweet Adelines International a cappella barbershop singer and member of Metro Nashville Chorus. Paige attended Vanderbilt University.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: Create Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple TV Plus has released a trailer for their new drama, Silo. The show is set in a future where the last humans left on earth are living in a silo underground, and follows their fight for survival. Bookshop.org, an online retailer for indie bookstores, is now selling e-books and plans to publish its first print title. The company has partnered with Ingram Content Group to make its e-books available to libraries and schools. Publishers Weekly has announced their 2021 Publishing Industry Awards winners. Bookshop.org won the award for Retailer of the Year, while Ingram Content Group won the award for Distributor of the Year. - https://www.tvfanatic.com/2023/03/silo-apple-tv-plus-drops-riveting-trailer-for-new-drama-about-a/ - https://www.digitalpw.com/digitalpw/20230220/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1858669&app=false&cmsId=4079860#articleId1858669 - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/91598-bookshop-org-to-sell-e-books-publish-first-print-title.html

I had an amazing conversation with La June Singleton. We chatted about my episode entitled “Finding the Rest of My Voice”. La June shared what happened to her as a child that made her lose her voice. She also shares the things she did to regain her voice. Check it out! Please listen, share, subscribe, follow, and support. To see all of Ms V The Storyteller YouTube Video's use the link below.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFsjOsgxXgUiUZpIdFgUIQ If you want to support Ms V The Storyteller Podcast, please email me at valisonelliot@gmail.com or visit my website @ msvthestoryteller.godaddysites.com. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn at Ms. V The Storyteller, or visit my website @ msvthestoryteller.godaddysites.com. Thanks for listening! La June information www.lajunesingleton.com instagram.com/iamlajunesingleton www.facebook.com/lajunesingleton www.linkedin.com/lajunesingleton LaJune Singleton, LLC Fitness, Health, Mindset, Nutrition, & Wellness Podcast. www.themoguls.tv My self-help memoir "Releasing My Trauma: The Root of Self-Sabotage" can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBookstore, Google Play, Blio, Kindle, Bookshop.org, Ingram Content Group, IndieBound, Book Depository, Baker & Taylor, Kobo.  Services offered are personal training, health, mindset, nutrition, & wellness coaching

2023 is upon us, so in this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet looks back at the hot button issues that hit the publishing industry in 2022 and how they affected (and will continue to affect) indie publishers. Andrea also shares advice about what publishers can do to prepare for the major issues they'll be facing in the new year, including Amazon changes, inflation woes, and more. Plus, she explains how IBPA plans to help independent publishers and author publishers tackle the aforementioned issues successfully.PARTICIPANTSAndrea Fleck-Nisbet joined IBPA as its CEO in November 2022. She comes to IBPA with an extensive and diverse background in publishing. Most recently, she was the founding vice president and publisher at Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins. Prior to that, she was the director of content acquisition for Ingram Content Group, where she developed initiatives that supported independent publishers of all sizes, using print-on-demand services to produce and distribute content. Fleck-Nisbet spent her first 15 years in the publishing industry at independent publisher Workman Publishing, leading teams in special markets, sales, and digital marketing, including three years as executive director of digital strategy and operations.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke helps guide the 4,000+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Ingram Content Group is expanding its reach into the business-to-consumer market with the launch of a new online platform that will sell directly to readers. After more than 30 years, the USA Today Bestseller list is going on hiatus after the longtime editor in charge was laid off. As authors' incomes increase, they often start to focus more on writing what they want and less on writing what will sell. Links: - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/90781-ingram-id-enters-the-business-to-consumer-space.html - https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2022/12/usa-today-bestseller-list-on-hiatus-after-longtime-editor-is-laid-off/ - https://twitter.com/KathMSchmidt/status/1602339447894380547 - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-authors-evolve-with-their-income/

David Taylor of Ingram Content Group joins this episode of the IPG Podcast to introduce his company's expanded UK wholesale service. As well as explaining its benefits for independent publishers, he looks ahead to opportunities and challenges for publishers in 2023.

John Ingram joins Patrick this week in the Leadership Lab to discuss how life and leadership are team sports. John should know. As co-founder of Nashville Soccer Club and Chairman of Ingram Industries Inc, John works to surround himself with strong team players who set big goals and execute with excellence. John joined Ingram Industries Inc. in 1986, serving early in his career as the Assistant Treasurer and also as President of Tennessee Book Company (which became part of Ingram Content Group in 2009). He later served as President of Ingram Book Company, Vice President of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Europe, and Director of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Inc. He has been a member of the Ingram Micro Inc. Board of Directors since 1996. John is active as a volunteer in a number of educational and charitable organizations. He is the chairman of the board of Nashville's Entrepreneur Center. He is a member of the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University. He currently serves on the boards of Montgomery Bell Academy and The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. He is Chair of the Western Governors University Tennessee Advisory Board.

Karen Hayes, together with novelist Ann Patchett, co-owns Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee. Karen found her way to the owner's desk after a career that included 12 years at Ingram Content Group, the nation's largest book distributor, plus 18 years as a traveling sales rep for Random House. During her time at Random House, she came to love and respect the vibrant community of independent bookstores she worked with, eventually opening a store of her own. In addition to being the managing owner of Parnassus Books, she also sits on the board of The Porch Writers' Collective.   Karen has lived in Nashville since she was 12 years old and is proud to own a bookstore that serves both the neighbors she grew up with and the rapidly growing population of families, artists, and business people who have discovered all Nashville has to offer.Parnassus BooksAnn Patchett, booksThe Shop Dog DiariesJohn Meacham, books Ruta Sepetys, Books Margaret Wrinkle, author Mary Laura Philpott, books Joan Didion, books Beaumonster: A Memoir, Jesse DaytonEmma Straub, booksLessons in Chemistry, Bonnie GarmusSupport the show (https://paypal.me/TheBookshopPodcast?locale.x=en_US)

Mark Hunt of Ingram Content Group helps demystify publishing metadata in this episode of the IPG Podcast. As well as explaining its role and fundamentals, Mark chats about wider issues of discoverability and supply in books, and explains how Ingram can help publishers. 

Dan talks with an old Smith Publicity friend, Pete McCarthy. Pete, a renowned and widely respected publishing industry thought leader, discusses a fascinating and important aspect of publishing that every author and publisher should know - data. He explains elements of book marketing and promotion many don't consider such as using industry metrics and book buying data to create pinpoint campaigns that can propel book sales and author brands. He offers insights into audience-centric, data-informed technical and creative book promotion that you won't hear anywhere else! Other topics covered include author and publisher social media tactics, how the pandemic has changed the publishing industry and why every author and publisher should know the premise of the movie "Moneyball." Pete is Director Consumer Insights at Ingram Content Group where he is responsible for software and services that help publishers reach consumers. He has over twenty-five years of publishing experience, ranging from executive positions with Penguin and Random House to consulting and co-founding a marketing start-up, which was acquired by Ingram in 2018. He brings a strategic and technical approach to marketing and selling content and books at scale.About Ingram Content GroupThe world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram's services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand,

Dr. Shruti Sharma, PhD, is a postdoctoral alumna of Vanderbilt University and currently a data scientist with Ingram Content Group. Dr. Sharma's encouraging episode tells us about her path and what to pursue with an interest in data science.

Want to learn how to get the most out of IngramSpark (Ingram Content Group's publish-on-demand platform)? IBPA invited IngramSpark's Business Development Manager Josh Floyd to "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" to answer some of the most common questions publishers have about the popular platform, such as: When posting books onto the platform, should publishers make their books returnable or non-returnable? How does IngramSpark give publishers access to bookstores and libraries? Get answers to these questions and much more on this podcast episode!PARTICIPANTSJosh Floyd promotes the growth, sales, and brand of the IngramSpark platform to independent authors and publishers along with providing education to the industry about how best to utilize Ingram's Publish-On-Demand services for bringing a new book to market or for breathing life into an out-of-print title. Josh received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies and a minor in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,700+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the IBPA member benefit with IngramSpark here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/ingramsparkTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Self-publishing e-books has entered the mainstream and continued to grow. This democratization of access to publication allows more diverse perspectives to be shared. It also means that the sheer volume of available book content has grown considerably and getting a book discovered by a reader has become that much more challenging. Peter McCarthy, director of consumer insights at Ingram Content Group, discusses the mechanics behind sales success – and how authors and publishers should be thinking about their book marketing.

This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses opportunities for UK publishers in the Middle East with Ingram Content Group's David Taylor. David shares advice for reaching markets across the Arab World and North Africa, and explains what Ingram is doing to improve access to them.

The Indie Decision: Print-On-Demand vs. Print RunLivestream recording at https://piercepress.com/face-the-book-tvAs an indie publisher or author/publisher, you have an important decision to make if you're producing "real" books: print-on-demand (POD) or a digital or offset print run. Host Eddie Vincent, president of Independent Publishers of New England leads the conversation with Bailey Davis of Ingram Content Group and Brandie Herrell, Friesens Printing as they sort through the pros and cons of this all-important choice for indie publishers. Yes, you will pay more per copy with POD. Yes, you can still get good quality books printed. Yes, a digital or offset print run will require a larger up-front outlay of cash before you sell any books, although pre-sales can offset that hit. The good news is that over the past 15 years, the book industry has changed significantly with the introduction of digital printing and print on demand (POD). While the book industry has embraced digital printing, there are still common misconceptions about POD. We'll sift through these issues in this episode, and give you some practical resources to use going forward. PANELISTS:  Bailey Davis, Ingram Content Group Brandie Herrell, Friesens Printing CREW: Producer, Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press Host, Eddie Vincent, President of IPNE& Encircle Publications Tech director, Laura Williams, GoodInklings Web Services  

Andrew McGarrity talks with Kent about raising venture capital, Bright Trip, traveling with kids and more.  --- Andrew is the co-founder and CEO of BrightTrip.  He was also the founder and CEO of Thrivist, which he successfully sold to Ingram Content Group in 2017.   He also has a background in International Relations. In the early 2000’s Andrew worked at the US Department of State and the White House where he facilitated Presidential Delegations to ceremonial events around the world and coordinated visits by Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers to interesting places in the US like the White House, Camp David and the US President’s home. Following these international experiences, Andrew has a hard time isaying no to travel. In fact, Andrew came up with the idea for Bright Trip while planning a trip to Africa. He struggled to find any credible video resources that taught him how to travel with kids to a place like Africa — and it was out of this experience that Bright Trip was born.   Andrew has a BA in Political Science from The University of Memphis as well as a Masters in International Relations from the University of Cape Town. --- If you're enjoying this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 45 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests as well as new listeners. I also love reading the reviews. :) Click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kent-lapp-podcast/id1434980019 Thx!  --- The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links:   ABOUT the Kent Lapp Podcast: » The KLP features long-form, in-person conversations that explore and inform.   » The KLP Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 » About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/   WATCH/STREAM/DOWNLOAD The Kent Lapp Podcast: » Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thekentlapppodcast » Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw » Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc » Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl » Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapppodcast/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KentLappPodcast  » Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp » Subscribe for Email Updates: http://kentlapp.com/the-kent-lapp-podcast/   CONTACT The KLP » Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk with Bailey Davis of Ingram Content Group about key questions a publisher should answer before entering a contract with a distributor, some of the services that a distributor can provide and activities and initiatives a publisher should keep their distributor updated on.

In this episode, we talk with Bailey Davis of Ingram Content Group about key questions a publisher should answer before entering a contract with a distributor, some of the services that a distributor can provide and activities and initiatives a publisher should keep their distributor updated on.

Topics CoveredWhat is IngramSpark?Templates to make layout easier and books look more professionalThe importance of a unique cover designOn-demand books for retail and wholesale marketsHow has publishing changed in the past 10 years and what trends will continue? POD manufacture lets anyone be a publisherPower of AmazonEase of bringing books to marketIs distribution getting too consolidated?The rise of Bookshop.orgBenefits to working with established publishers as partnersLinksIngramSparkhttps://www.ingramspark.com/ParticipantsRobin Cutler has led the development of IngramSpark as an Ingram Content Group service for indie authors and publishers since 2013. During her career, she has published over 1,000 books as Assistant Director at USC Press, and CEO and founder of her own trade imprint, Summerhouse Press. Robin most recently worked for Amazon/CreateSpace. She has broad knowledge of indie, academic and trade publishing and is an expert in content creation, distribution, on-demand models, and author strategies. Follow Robin on Twitter @rcutlerbookpub and after she retires from Ingram in November 2020, contact her at robin@howtopublishbooks.com.Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.For more information, go to IBPA at https://www.ibpa-online.org/.

The mistakes you need to avoid are:Mistake #1: Working on Someone Else’s DreamMistake #2: Allowing Someone Else to Define Your ValueMistake #3: Accepting ExcusesMistake #4: Surrounding Yourself with the Wrong PeopleMistake #5: Staying in Your Comfort ZoneMistake #6: Allowing Temporary Setbacks to Become Permanent FailuresMistake #7: Trying to Blend in Instead of Standing OutMistake #8: Thinking That There Is a Fixed and Limited Amount of Success AvailableMistake #9: Believing You Have All the Time in the WorldSkip is the CEO of OCLC, which is dedicated to increasing the world’s access to information and reducing library costs. He has been featured in the BBC, the New York Tmes, CNN, NPR, and the Harvard Business Review. Skip also served as CEO of ProQuest Information & Learning and CEO of Ingram Content Group.After the interview…Read Skip’s bestseller, The Book of Mistakes https://www.amazon.com/Book-Mistakes-Secrets-Creating-Successful/dp/147897091XVisit Skip’s website https://www.skipprichard.comListen to Skip’s podcast https://www.skipprichard.com/podcastFollow Skip on social media…LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/skipprichardInstagram https://www.instagram.com/skipprichardFacebook https://www.facebook.com/SkipPrichardCEOTwitter https://twitter.com/skipprichardYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/SkipPrichard

In today's episode I have the privilege to have Andy Bromley on the show. He's the Head Marketing Manager at Ingram Content Group and is responsible for the marketing in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom. Andy is also part of IngramSpark and helps indie authors get their print books out through the Ingram network. This episode is for everyone who is interested in publishing a book, who has a story to share with the world. Andy gives some invaluable tips to budding authors and authorpreneurs. From start to finish he gives superb advice from publishing your book with Ingrams to making it available worldwide and how to achieve success holistically in all spheres to become a published author. A true expert in his field, Andy makes the process simple and concise and inspires everyone who has every had the dream to write a book to making it into a reality.

Andrew’s thoughts on the virus, the $2.2 Trillion CARES Act, Brighttrip, business opportunities in this climate, case studies from the 2008 crash, his time at the White House, what he thinks needs to be true for someone to start a business, and much more.   Bio: Andrew is the founder and CEO of BrightTrip.  He was also the founder and CEO of Thrivist, which he successfully sold to Ingram Content Group in 2017.  He is an EdTech executive with a background in International Relations. In the early 2000’s Andrew worked at the US Department of State and the White House where he facilitated Presidential Delegations to ceremonial events around the world and coordinated visits by Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers to interesting places in the US like the White House, Camp David and the US President’s home. Following these international experiences, Andrew has a hard time saying no to travel. In fact, Andrew came up with the idea for Bright Trip while planning a trip to Africa. He struggled to find any credible video resources that taught him how to travel with kids to a place like Africa — and it was out of this experience that Bright Trip was born.  Andrew has a BA in Political Science from The University of Memphis as well as a Masters in International Relations from the University of Cape Town.     Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw The Kent Lapp Podcast Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 The Kent Lapp Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapp/ Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com Brighttrip: http://brighttrip.com

This episode of the IPG Podcast focuses on the crucial subject of metadata in publishing. Our guest is Margaret Harrison of Ingram Content Group, the gold sponsor of the IPG's Spring Conference on 2 and 3 June, who shares some excellent advice for sharpening up the use of metadata to promote and sell books. IPG members can get more support via a free copy of Ingram's Metadata Essentials, available here.

How can indie publishers make it today? Is there room on bookstore shelves for their books? Industry veteran and big-picture thinker Melissa Serdinsky speculates on survival, community, and industry trends. Topics include: publishers vs. retailers industry consolidation the role of digital print in smart publishing can bookstores change with the future, or will they be left behind? narrowing the gap between indie booksellers and indie publishers how can indie publishers survive today? the surprising generation gap: how we think kids think of books is not how kids think of books at all! how to get books into the hands of our kids “locavore” publishing: a concept in cooperation creating communities through partnership Links Thin Air Collective https://thinaircollective.net/ Host Peter Goodman’s article in The (IBPA) Independent on “The Bookstore of the Future” http://articles.ibpa-online.org/article/indie-books-for-indie-bookshops/ Participants Melissa Serdinsky is an experienced, hands-on, forward thinking executive with a proven ability to implement change, drive growth, and improve process in the publishing industry. She currently operates Thin Air Collective, a consultant and publisher based in Boulder, CO. Melissa has over 30 years experience in bookselling and publishing. She is skilled in print manufacturing, digital publishing, content creation, metadata enhancement, public speaking, project management, infrastructure planning, and information management. She was Vice President, ICG Services at Ingram Content Group, and Vice President, Digital Operations and Manufacturing, Perseus Books Group. She has also worked for Sterling Publishing and Stewart, Tabori and Chang. Thin Air Perspectives provides valuable insights and efficiencies to publishers who want to spend more time on the creative bits and less on the nuts and bolts. Thin Air Publishing features subjects and authors that our family, friends and communities will want to add to their reading list. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair. For more information, go to IBPA at https://www.ibpa-online.org/.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/295 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary What does it take to secure the future you want? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Skip Prichard, author of The Book of Mistakes, and we discuss a few secrets that could help you clarify and achieve the life you want. Resources Mentioned in this Episode SkipPrichard.com [Learn much more about Skip] The Book of Mistakes [Book by Skip Prichard] Aim Higher Podcast [Hosted by Skip Prichard] OCLC [Skip is the CEO of this global library cooperative] Skip Prichard Skip Prichard is the President and CEO of OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization. He is also a frequent keynote speaker and bestselling author of The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. Skip currently hosts the Aim Higher podcast, a show dedicated to leadership and purpose. Previously, he served for five years as President & CEO of Ingram Content Group, a $1.5B+ global content provider.

What is the surest path to success and contentment in life, and what are the mistakes to avoid along the way? My guest this week is Skip Prichard, who has thought a lot about these questions. He's distilled his insights into his Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. We explored some of the nine secrets as we discussed his book,  and the many benefits of avoiding these mistakes. Topics we explored included: Why some people are wildly successful and others are struggling The author’s takeaways from observing or interviewing over 1000 people The power of storytelling to convey important principles The problem with following someone else’s dream The value of learning crucial lessons as early in life as possible The role of struggle and mistakes in our growth How to live your dream while working for someone else What holds us back from authoring our own lives Our tendency to drift through our lives, and then wonder, “How did I get here?” Placing blame rather than taking personal responsibility The downsides of surrounding ourselves with people who encourage our excuses Why we limit ourselves, and the scarcity vs. abundance mentality How acting in line with our purpose energizes us Skip and I briefly discussed the climber featured in Free Solo—you can check him out here: Alex Honnold—as well as Alex's fellow climber Tommy Caldwell.  Learn more about The Book of Mistakes at this website. Skip mentioned the quiz you can take there; here's the direct link. (When I took it, it said I fit with the "Trainer.") Skip's book is available on Amazon (affiliate link). Skip Prichard currently serves as President and CEO of OCLC, and previously was President and CEO of Ingram Content Group, Inc. He is a growth-oriented business leader, turnaround specialist, and keynote speaker. Skip is known for his track record of successfully repositioning companies and dramatically improving results while improving the corporate culture. His views have been featured in print and broadcast media including the BBC, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, The Daily Beast, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Writer’s Digest, Information Today, The Bookseller, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Forbes. He is also an Inc. Top 100 Leadership Speaker. For more information, please visit his website and follow him on Twitter.

Ahead of his session at the IPG's Spring Conference, Ingram's director of digital services Peter McCarthy joins the IPG Podcast to talk about digital marketing and ways to reach readers. As well as sharing practical tips to help with the process, he discusses how digital tools are spreading into other aspects of publishing.

If you want to learn how to do it right, a great place tobegin is by studying what not to do. Skip Prichard, a successful CEO and former head of publishing giant, Ingram Content Group, is a leading scholar of missteps and miscalculations. For his Wall Street Journal bestseller – The Book of Mistakes – he’s condensed the hard-earned lessons he gleaned from interviewing more than 1,000 successful people – from Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice – down to nine common errors. Avoid these nine missteps, Skip tells host and reputation coach Dean Rotbart, and you will achieve greater success than you ever imagined possible. Photo: Skip Prichard, Book of MistakesPosted: April 1, 2019Monday Morning Run Time: 33:47

Eric DelaBarre is a director, writer, producer and NY Times Best Selling author. He has worked with iconic movie studios and Dick Wolf on Law & Order. He knows content production from the concept stage to post production. He has extensive experience in book publishing and content creation. In this episode, Eric shares how he began writing in the movie and television industry. We talk about how he transitioned to writing books, and we talk about the best way to make money writing books. Eric shares marketing tips and the importance of writing a killer book. Along with why you want to own your copyright. You can find Eric here: Ask LoralSaltwater Taffy@EricDelaBarre on TwitterEric DelaBarre on FacebookEric DelaBarre on Instagram Show Notes [01:37] Writing is the execution of a thought and being able to download your thoughts and put them into a sentence structure. [02:42] Eric became a writer in college. He didn't take his first English class until he was a junior. He left college early to work with Dick Wolf who was one of the greatest television producers and writers of all time. [02:51] Learning how to write for television and arcs and beats and how to extrapolate a story is very difficult. [03:36] Writing for television is a great way to have multiple streams of income. [05:12] Writing a movie script can be very lucrative. [06:40] People always go to movies even when the economy dips. [07:33] The best way to make money selling books. [08:15] The best way to make money in the book business is to write a killer book. [08:41] Eric wrote a book for kids called Saltwater Taffy. [09:08] It's also hard to get an agent these days. [09:26] There has to be an overall narrative to the story of a book even a nonfiction book. [10:39] Chicken Soup for the Soul was turned down 140 times. [11:30] Writing is about 10% of the job the other 90% is marketing. You have to have a plan to roll things out. [13:19] Eric got turned down by every publisher and distributor in town for his book Saltwater Taffy. He sent out a killer package that included a marketing plan and got a call from what is now Ingram Content Group. [14:02] You need to take a step back and ask what makes your book special. [15:09] Everybody wants to sell their book to a publisher. Now the channels of distribution are wide open. [16:03] With a traditional publisher the advance is usually all the money you will ever see. [16:58] If your book doesn't jump off the shelf, it gets pulled from bookstores. [17:40] The best way is to own your copyright and your intellectual property. You need to own the title. [20:26] Celebrities have a lot of books coming out right now. Being famous makes the marketing much easier. They use a cross-marketing strategy. [24:25] Online marketing ninja tricks. Eric made a bookmark for Saltwater Taffy. He gave these out when he spoke, and he gave them away online. [26:33] Sell a million books to one company. You have to be smart. Links and Resources: Variety Announces Updated List of Panelists for A Night in the Writers’ Room Chicken Soup for the Soul Ingram Content Group A Time to Kill The Impossible Climb

Peter McCarthy is widely known as one of the most knowledgeable people in the digital marketing space for books. He is currently the director of digital products at Ingram Content Group. Ingram later purchased the company that McCarthy co-founded, OptiQly, and now he's rolled into it as part of Ingram.

Learn about IngramSpark, the professional publishing tool from Ingram and its evolution from Lightning Source. You'll find out about free resources on the site for cover design templates, standard trim sizes, and a publisher compensation calculator to find out what your costs and profits will be when you distribute with IS. My talk is with Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark at Ingram Content Group. She is the former Assistant Director of USC Press and founder and CEO of Summerhouse Press. She helped develop BookSurge, an early self-publishing tool that was acquired by Amazon, and then became Vendor Manager for Amazon/CreateSpace. When she is not traveling to represent IngramSpark at writing and publishing events worldwide, she works, writes, reads and lives in beautiful New Mexico.  We talk about trim size standards for novels, children's books, and coffee table books. How to choose paper color (creme or white?) and weight (50, 60, and up) and the additional costs incurred with heavier paper weight. You'll also learn about creating books with "spot" color vs "full" color. Should you pay POD prices "as you go" or order a large number of books to save money? Where are the price breaks for high-quality digital POD copies of your book? If you're considering a hardback book—and we think you should—what are your choices? When do you choose case laminate or a jacket? We talk about setup fees and change charges, which don't apply to metadata changes and you'll find out why. (Hint: We love experimenting with metadata and we think you should, too.) This is just the first half of my talk with Robin. Next week, in part two, we talk all about distribution. 

Kelly Gallagher, VP of Content Acquisition, shares how the Ingram Content Group connects the world with the books they want to read through print and digital distribution, and why Digital Book World is the place to be for publishers... and printers... Oct 2-4 in Nashville, TN.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kelly Gallagher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gallagher-79a6193/ Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/ Lightning Source: https://www.ingramcontent.com/publishers/print IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com/ Digital Book World Conference: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/

The intent of Ingram is to help a publisher run their business better. Hear from the man himself, John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Content Group, on how Ingram got it’s start, how print on demand became a cornerstone of Ingram’s publishing services as a financial solution for traditional and indie publishers alike, and where John sees Ingram in the future. Every publisher wants to achieve book sales, but very few think creatively about their supply chain and their book’s connection to the market, which is where Ingram comes in. To start your publishing journey with a company that cares about your publishing success, visit https://selfpub.is/2Oqax5c

Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark, discusses ways that publishers can use print-on-demand technology to launch their business and achieve distribution quickly. Topics include: how IngramSpark can help the small publisher manufacture and sell using IngramSpark and CreateSpace printing internationally indies vs the Big 5 full-service options for advanced indies the state of the ebook market is print dead? short-run color printing what's in Ingram's future? To find out more about IngramSpark, go to http://www.ingramspark.com/ Participants As the Director of IngramSpark at Ingram Content Group, Robin Cutler is committed to helping independent publishers easily get their content into the hands of readers around the globe. To help make this happen, she leads the development of IngramSpark and continues to support and refine the platform to better serve independent publishers around the world. She is a leader in the independent publishing space, and when not developing new programs and services for IngramSpark, she can often be found sharing her expertise at industry events around the world. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.

Skip Prichard is President & CEO of OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization. Its goals include furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. He is also the author of The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. Most recently, Mr. Prichard served for five years as President & CEO of Ingram Content Group, a $1.5B+ global content provider. Mr. Prichard formed ICG by integrating multiple companies into a single company with unified strategy. During that time, he returned the company to a profitable position and oversaw significant growth in the past few years. Additionally, he expanded Ingram's international locations to continental Europe and Australia, strengthened its digital offerings, and repositioned the company as a service provider. With a career in digital transformations, Mr. Prichard's views on the future of publishing have been featured in various media including the BBC, New York Times, CNN, NPR, Daily Beast, Harvard Business Review, Information Today, The Bookseller, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and others. He is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences including Tools of Change, BookExpo America, PubWest, IBPA Publishing University, SIIA, Buying & Selling eContent & UKSG. Prior to his appointment at ICG, Mr. Prichard was President & CEO of ProQuest I&L where he led a successful transformation, achieving double-digit growth and returning the company to profitability. Earlier in his career, Mr. Prichard held a number of executive positions with LexisNexis, where as VP of corporate markets he provided information solutions to global corporations. More from Skip Prichard at skipprichard.com or check out his book at thebookofmistakes.com Show Highlights: The most successful people have a sense of urgency. @SkipPrichardYou must prioritize your time. @SkipPrichardThe Book of Mistakes is written as a fable. @SkipPrichardYou remember stories 22 times more than facts. @SkipPrichardHow do I take success principles and put them in a story? @SkipPrichardA huge mistake we makes is to Accept labels people put on us. @SkipPrichardDon't accept false labels. @SkipPrichardDon't allow your competition to label you. @SkipPrichard The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Today we talk with Skip Prichard, author of “The Book of Mistakes - 9 Secrets To Creating A Successful Future”. Skip is the former CEO of Ingram Content Group and Harvard Business Review labeled him as a rare social CEO and a “relentless giver.” But check this out...how Skip grew up is incredibly interesting. Both parents attended seminary. Told they could not have children, they were headed to the mission field in a Third World country. Skip's mom became pregnant, eventually having six children, so they made the mission their home. Taking in people who were abused and addicted, and Skip's fascination with success began. He was intrigued with...Why would one person succeed while another would fail? Wouldn’t you love to know the answer to that question? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to get your books ordered by traditional bookshops and libraries, then you need an alternative solution to publishing via Amazon's Createspace. It's all to do with the ISBN numbers and the distribution channels, and it's a topic that confuses and trips up new indie authors time after time. Put simply, you need to use a service like IngramSpark - in conjunction with Nielson for your ISBNs - to access the traditional distribution channels. As the Marketing Manager at Ingram Content Group, Andrew Bromley is familiar with every question that indie authors could possibly ask about printing on-demand with the company.

If you want to get your books ordered by traditional bookshops and libraries, then you need an alternative solution to publishing via Amazon's Createspace. It's all to do with the ISBN numbers and the distribution channels, and it's a topic that confuses and trips up new indie authors time after time. Put simply, you need to use a service like IngramSpark - in conjunction with Nielson for your ISBNs - to access the traditional distribution channels. As the Marketing Manager at Ingram Content Group, Andrew Bromley is familiar with every question that indie authors could possibly ask about printing on-demand with the company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

Something a little different this week. Marcus Woodburn is Vice Presidents, Digital Products at Ingram Content Group, a company at the epicentre of the global book and ebook ecosystem. One of their most recent and most interesting acquisitions is Aer.io (formerly Aerbooks), which enables publishers and authors to sell their books natively on the social web and from their own sites (unlike Amazon's widgets, this is a direct sale and gives the seller access to the purchaser's data, which is vital for building a relationship for the future). I think this is revolutionary - it turns the entire web into your shop front, and reduces the friction between the impulse and the decision to buy. It's even more exciting than that: you can create new versions of a book for specific channels, so for example you could create or customise a book for clients on a particular course. It's live in the US but - frustratingly - not yet available in the UK and EU as Ingram are still ploughing through the Byzantine tax regulations that govern our markets. I'll be first in the queue to try it out on Practical Inspiration titles once it's live. Marcus and I talk about how bookselling is changing, and the opportunities the new tools and channels open up for business book authors.