Episode 54: Booktrovert – a Brand New Consumer Marketing Platform
Kristina Radke is the Senior Vice President of Business Growth and Engagement at NetGalley. She joins the BookSmarts Podcast to launch of...
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Flywheel in Action: A $1 Million Win for Backlist Titles
Flywheel is an innovative backlist sales and marketing service powered by Firebrand Technologies—open to all publishers, not just existing Firebrand...
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Top Five Helpful Eloquence on Alert Reports
It’s an unfortunate reality that online retailers may be misrepresenting your title data on a regular basis. Book publishers who don’t regularly...
Metadata Minute (Issue #19): The Importance of Metadata for Public Libraries
Libraries are powerful partners in book discovery, but connecting with them requires thoughtful metadata strategies. With limited budgets and unique...
Episode 53: Advertising Strategies for Publishers and Authors
Daniel Berkowitz is the Ad Sales Director for Bookshop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores....
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Q&A with Bryan Heathman on AI & Audiobooks
How AI is Shaping the Audiobook Industry AI technology is transforming the audiobook industry, offering publishers unprecedented opportunities to...
Metadata Minute (Issue #18): Cookbook Metadata Essentials
In the crowded cookbook market, getting your book noticed requires precise metadata that captures its unique flavor. With the right metadata, you can...
Episode 52: Bryan Heathman on How AI Is Shaping the Audiobook Industry
Bryan Heathman is the CEO of Made for Success Publishing, a book publishing company that specializes in selling audiobooks. . He joins the BookSmarts...
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Firebrand Technologies Transforms Eloquence on Alert to Address Continuing Complexities in Online Retail Compliance
The Re-envisioned SaaS Product Includes New Features, Easier Sign-up, and Flexible Pricing Tiers Newburyport, MA (March 6, 2025) — Firebrand...
Metadata Minute (Issue #17): Metadata Challenges for Self-Published Authors
The growth of self-publishing over the last few decades has significantly impacted the entire publishing industry. According to WordsRated, about 33%...
Episode 51: Margaux Weisman on The Value of Foreign Rights for Publishers
Margaux Weisman is the former Director of Business Development at DropCap Inc., a tech-enabled rights agency and a global rights marketplace used by...
Metadata Minute (Issue #16): Textbook Metadata Essentials
Unlocking the full potential of textbook publications involves understanding their unique metadata needs, especially when it comes to differentiating...
Episode 50: Rebecca Burgoyne on Lean Six Sigma for Knowledge Work
Rebecca Burgoyne is the Executive Director of Business Systems Integrations for the United Methodist Publishing House. She joins the BookSmarts...
Metadata 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...
Episode 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...
Metadata Minute (Issue #14): Young Adult Fiction Metadata Essentials
Unlocking the full potential of young adult (YA) fiction publications involves understanding their unique metadata needs, especially when it comes to...