Supadu & Firebrand Technologies launch Radley Books, a website solution for publishers
For more information contact Joshua Tallent, joshua@firebrandtech.com
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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...
Ready to Move Beyond Excel? Here's How Small Publishers Are Doing It
For many small publishers, Excel has long been the go-to for keeping track of projects, titles, and deadlines. But as your publishing company grows,...
Metadata Minute (Issue #25): 3 Scary Metadata Nightmares—And How to Avoid Them
Halloween is the perfect time to talk about things that go bump in the night…and nothing haunts a publisher more than bad metadata. Avoid these three...
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Episode 59: AI, Discoverability & GEO: Transforming Book Marketing with Shimmr AI
Brooke Dobson is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Shimmr AI, a fully automated platform for publishers that creates automated advertising for...
Metadata Minute (Issue #24): Endorsements as Strategic Metadata
Endorsements aren’t just optional marketing extras—they’re essential metadata assets that establish reader credibility and improve sales algorithms...
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Firebrand Technologies and MetaComet® Systems Announce Turnkey Data Integration Between Title Management and Royalty Tracker
Cost Effective API, Released Today, Streamlines Production & Royalty Tracking Workflows for Book Publishers Northampton, MA and Newburyport,...
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Episode 58: Gavin Marcus & Jeremy Esekow on Storywise—AI, Development, and Publishing Innovation
Gavin Marcus is the CEO and co-founder of Storywise. He spent 10 years running an indie book publishing and distribution business before launching...
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Metadata Minute (Issue #23): Trade Nonfiction Metadata Essentials
Trade nonfiction titles are one of the most competitive genres in publishing. In May 2024, sales in this category were up 9% year-over-year, with...
Episode 57: Phil Madans on Book Publishing Next and the Importance of Metadata
Phil Madans is a seasoned publishing executive with over 42 years of experience in trade publishing, including more than a decade as Executive...
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The Secret to Book Publisher Efficiency—5 Powerful Benefits of Product Search in Firebrand’s Title Management
Book publishers manage vast amounts of data—from title metadata and production specs to contracts, marketing details, and so much more. The ability...