A publishing dinner party in Berlin went glum as six independent publishers learned they would suddenly have a new distributor, a result of Hachette’s acquisition of Perseus.
Analytics, Sampling Behind VitalSource’s CourseSmart Buy
Primary to VitalSource’s acquisition of CourseSmart were the company’s superior analytics and sampling technology, says COO Kent Freeman.
In a Digital World, What Does “Out of Print” Mean?
With ebooks and print-on-demand, readers never again have to want for a much loved, long forgotten, or previously unpublished book from a cherished writer.
The Future of Print…On Demand
Our series on print on demand sponsored by Ingram Content Group, begins with two companies using short print runs and one-off printings to expand their business into new markets.
Ingram Expands Vital Source eTextbooks to the Indian Market
A new joint venture between B.i. Publications in India and Ingram’s digital textbook platform, VitalSource, will expand access to digital textbooks throughout India.
Ingram’s MyiLibrary Tackles Thorny Ebook Lending Scenarios
Ingram MyiLibrary is offering a new credits-based ‘Access Purchase Model’ for ebook lending that it promises will be equitable to both publishers and clients alike.
Don’t Shout Too Loud, Amazon Might Hear
Dallas-based startup Bookshout is looking to disrupt the current e-book ecosystem with its new offering of Apple and Android mobile apps.
Video Interview with John Ingram at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Erin Cox interviews John Ingram, CEO of Ingram Content Holdings, talks about Ingram’s new global distribution venture called Global Connect, and about the company’s digital future.
Ingram’s Global Connect Re-imagines the Global Distribution Model
Late last month, Ingram Content Group launched Global Connect, a printing and distribution program, and recently announced a partnership with Brazilian distributor Singular.
Digital Textbooks Go Global, Go Multimedia, Go Mainstream
Ingram’s VitalSource supplies 80,000 digital textbooks in 17 languages to 1.6 million students and faculty at 6,000 campuses in 180 countries.