Fran Toolan remains CEO for at least three years, as the US subsidiary of Tokyo’s Media Do acquires all shares of Firebrand and NetGalley.
NetGalley France Now Wholly Owned by US-Based NetGalley
Formerly a joint venture between NetGalley.com and Feedbooks, NetGalley France now is wholly owned and operated by Firebrand Technology’s NetGalley.com.
Industry Notes: ‘NetGalley Advanced’ Rolls Out; Opportunities for Translators
Firebrand Technologies’ NetGalley is introducing a premium level of functionality for publishers, and the American Literary Translation Association has opened its 2019 cycle of awards to submissions.
NetGalley Launches BookishFirst, a Discovery and Recommendation Site for Readers
Having bought Bookish last year, NetGalley is launching a new platform for consumers that includes book excerpts, author information, book recommendations, and more.
Frankfurt Notes: NetGalley Announces New UK and Japan Editions
The arrivals of a UK and fully operative Japan site later this month are the latest in NetGalley’s ongoing international expansion.
Follow-Up: NetGalley Launches at Leipzig Book Fair
Following commentary about its launch in France, NetGalley now confirms its expansion into the German market this week at Leipzig Book Fair.
NetGalley International at DBW: Susan Ruszala on Digital Expansion
As NetGalley rolls out its digital-galley service to France and Germany, ‘It’s like going back to our roots,’ says the company’s president, Susan Ruszala.
Lee & Low: Diversity Is Not Created Equal
The US publishing workforce is 79% Caucasian and 78% women, according to a study by publisher Lee and Low.
Are You More Forgiving of Errors in E-books?
If e-books feel more ephemeral than print books, are the mistakes therein less alarming?
The Death of the Publishing IT Department?
The emergence of a cloud-based infrastructure will change everything about how we do our jobs in book publishing.