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...
Metadata Minute (Issue #22): Christmas in July—Planning Ahead for Holiday Metadata
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...
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Episode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing
Ann Kjellberg is the Founding Editor of the Book Post book review, an innovative newsletter-based book review service which delivers thoughtful,...
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8 Steps to Double-Check Before Uploading EPUBs
Avoid retailer rejections, formatting fails, and unhappy readers with this essential QA checklist for publishers.
Metadata Minute (Issue #21): How to Audit Metadata for Backlist Titles in 2025
In 2025, metadata isn’t just administrative, it’s strategic. Good metadata is the key to driving discoverability, retailer rankings, library...
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Episode 55: The Future of eReaders with Len Edgerly
Len Edgerly is the host of the Kindle Chronicles podcast, a long-running show dedicated to exploring digital reading technologies and publishing...
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Winning the Digital Shelf: Online Merchandising Strategies for Retail Success
Success in online book sales isn’t just about having a great title—it’s about how that title is presented. From search rankings to product pages, the...