Metadata Minute (Issue #32): University Presses—Leveraging Data for OA, AI, and D2C
Data serves as a powerful internal advocate for university presses, which are fueled by deep editorial passion and research, but often left...
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Firebrand Technologies Unveils a Fresh New Look for the Future of Publishing
Newburyport, MA (June 15, 2026)—Firebrand Technologies, a strategic part of the Firebrand Group of companies owned by Media Do International, today...
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Episode 66: Technological Advancement at University Presses
For university presses of all sizes, technology adoption is a constant necessity—yet the process can feel daunting, confusing, and even disruptive....
Metadata Minute (Issue #31): Data & Systems Acquisitions
When two publishing companies merge, the champagne toasts focus on the list, the talent, and the market share. But once the ink dries, the real work...
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Episode 65: The Indie Voice: Advocacy and Community with IBPA’s Andrea Fleck-Nisbet
Andrea Fleck-Nisbet is Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), where she leads the largest nonprofit trade...
Metadata Minute (Issue #30): Tips & Strategies for Contributor Metadata
Contributor metadata is a powerful driver of discoverability, but it is often overlooked. Contributor information can influence how titles are...
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Episode 64: The Benefits of Independent Distribution with Joe Biel
Joe Biel is an independent publisher who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock to sell millions of books. He is the founder and CEO...
Metadata Minute (Issue #29): Common Publisher Questions About BISAC Codes
BISAC codes are an essential piece of book metadata, used to classify titles by subject and help retailers, libraries, and distributors understand...
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Episode 63: Nurturing Christian Publishers at ECPA with Jeff Crosby
Jeff Crosby is the president and CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishers and has worked in bookselling and publishing roles for...
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Supadu & Firebrand Technologies launch Radley Books, a website solution for publishers
For more information contact Joshua Tallent, joshua@firebrandtech.com
Metadata Minute (Issue #28): How Often to Update Metadata
Look, we get it. With acquisitions and new release marketing deadlines dominating your to-do list, updating your catalog metadata can feel like a...
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Episode 62: Publishers Without Borders Director Discusses London Book Fair
Prashant Pathak is the Co-Founder and Director of Publishers Without Borders, a global and non-commercial community supporting publishing...
Metadata Minute (Issue #27): Romantasy Metadata Essentials
Romantic fantasy, more commonly known as Romantasy, has become a booming subgenre in the book publishing industry, combining the strong elements and...
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Episode 61: The Role of Fixed-Layout EPUBs in Publishing with Ken Jones
Ken Jones is an experienced book publishing software expert. Before founding Circular Software, he served as the Technical Production Manager,...
Metadata Minute (Issue #26): Gift Book Metadata
It’s that time of year again! Gift books are a seasonal favorite—and a prime opportunity for publishers to capture last-minute shoppers. While these...
Episode 60: CoreSource & the Future of Book Distribution with Marit Vagstad
Marit Vagstad has worked in the book publishing industry for more than 20 years in marketing, sales, and product management roles. She currently is...