Metadata Minute (Issue #15): What is Accessible Metadata?
November 25, 2024Metadata Minute (Issue #15): What is Accessible Metadata? As publishing embraces inclusivity, ebook accessibility has become essential. However, in addition to making your ebooks accessible, it is important to send out metadata that highlights the accessibility features (and limitations) of your ebooks, helping retailers and consumers determine whether a title… Read more
Building Resilient Business Practices with David Hetherington
November 20, 2024The pandemic took the book publishing industry by surprise, emphasizing the need for resilient business practices to be in place before a crisis hits. David Hetherington, Vice President of Global Business Development at Books Internationalβa leading provider of US and international book manufacturing, print, and digital distribution servicesβwas originally scheduled… Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 49): Building Resilient Business Practices with David Hetherington
November 13, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 49): David Hetherington on “Building Resilient Business Practices” David Hetherington is the Vice President of Global Business Development at Books International, a leading provider of US and International book manufacturing, print and digital distribution services for the book publishing industry. With over 40 years of experience in… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #14): Young Adult Fiction Metadata Essentials
October 28, 2024You worked hard on creating the perfect children’s book for your audience, but are you including the πππ¨π© π₯π€π¨π¨πππ‘π metadata to get it discovered by parents?? Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 48): Jason Brockwell on βDistribution in the Digital Ageβ
October 21, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 48): Jason Brockwell on “Distribution in the Digital Age” Jason Brockwell is the President of National Book Network, one of the largest independent book distributors in the United States. With titles in nearly every bookstore category, NBN has helped a broad variety of publishers with their distribution… Read more
How Changing Title Data Impacts Book Publisher Sales
October 15, 2024In today’s fast-paced book industry, ensuring your titles are correctly displayed across retail platforms is critical to maximizing sales and visibility; however, many book publishers do not have a plan in place to monitor retail analytics, causing their sales to suffer as a result. Eloquence on Alertis the industryβs leading… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #13): Understanding Collections, Sets, and Series in ONIX 3.0
October 7, 2024You worked hard on creating the perfect children’s book for your audience, but are you including the πππ¨π© π₯π€π¨π¨πππ‘π metadata to get it discovered by parents?? Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 47): Benetech’s Michael Johnson on Accessible Ebooks
September 16, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 47): Benetech’s Michael Johnson on Accessible Ebooks Michael Johnson is the Vice President of Content at Benetech. In this role, he works directly with publishers, conversion houses, technology platforms, retailers, and educational institutions to help them understand and implement processes that allow for fully accessible content to… Read more
How to Sell More Books During the Holidays
September 10, 2024Itβs officially the βberβ months (September, October, November, and December) and publishers are getting ready for the top sales months of the year. Surveys revealed that nearly 50% of U.S. customers start their holiday shopping during or before the month of October; therefore, itβs extremely important to begin updating your… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #12): Bible Metadata
August 26, 2024You worked hard on creating the perfect children’s book for your audience, but are you including the πππ¨π© π₯π€π¨π¨πππ‘π metadata to get it discovered by parents?? Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 46): Kristina Radke on Audiobooks in NetGalley
August 19, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 46): Kristina Radke on Audiobooks in NetGalley Kristina Radke is the Vice President of Business Growth and Engagement at NetGalley, a service that helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals, including reviewers, booksellers, librarians, educators, media/journalists, and other… Read more
How to Get the Most Out of Firebrand Group Products and Services
August 14, 2024If you’re looking to get the most out of your publishing tools and strategies, then join us at the upcoming inaugural Publishing Innovation Forum. The first two days of the conference will include sessions from publishing professionals discussing vital topics concerning the industry, such as: Implications of AI Modern-day marketing… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #11): Backlist Metadata Review Options
July 29, 2024You worked hard on creating the perfect children’s book for your audience, but are you including the πππ¨π© π₯π€π¨π¨πππ‘π metadata to get it discovered by parents?? Read more
Distribution Q&A and Insights from Publishing Industry Experts
July 17, 2024As the landscape of book distribution continues to evolve, industry experts are gearing up to share their perspectives at the upcoming Publishing Innovation Forum, September 24-26, 2024 in Nashville, TN. The Publishing Innovation Forum will discuss the ongoing changes to the publishing industry, particularly regarding business, marketing, and technology. Among… Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 45): Emily Lyman on Building Brand Trust
July 15, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 45): Emily Lyman on Building Brand Trust Emily Lyman is the CEO and Founder of Branch & Bramble, an award-winning digital marketing agency for lifestyle brands. With nearly a decade of experience helping companies achieve tangible marketing results, Emily joins us on the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #10): Children’s Book Metadata
June 24, 2024You worked hard on creating the perfect children’s book for your audience, but are you including the πππ¨π© π₯π€π¨π¨πππ‘π metadata to get it discovered by parents?? Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 44): Tyler Carey on the Modern Challenges of Publisher Workflows
June 17, 2024BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 44): Tyler Carey on the Modern Challenges of Publisher Workflows Tyler Carey is the Chief Revenue Officer of Westchester Publishing Services, LLC and has worked in publishing and technology for over 20 years. He joins us on the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss how Westchester Publishing Services helps… Read more
Top 5 Challenges Facing the Book Publishing Industry Today (& How the 2024 Publishing Innovation Forum can help!)
June 11, 2024The publishing industry is always changing, and is very different now than it was even five years ago. Thatβs why the Firebrand Group introduced the Publishing Innovation Forumβto educate publishers on how to adapt to the many changes of the industry and learn to thrive. Here are five critical challenges… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue 9): Top 3 Keyword Myths for Book Publishers
May 28, 2024Ready to give your audiobooks the spotlight they deserve!? π§π Learn how to boost audiobook sales and visibility with enhanced metadata from our metadata expert, Joshua Tallent. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Publishing Innovation Forum
May 21, 2024Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Publishing Innovation Forum As book publishing professionals, we all rely on constant adaptation and innovation to thrive in an evolving publishing landscape. That’s why the Firebrand Group is presenting the Publishing Innovation Forum– designed for the ENTIRE publishing industry. What exactly is… Read more