Podcasts by The IPG Podcast
Welcome to the podcast from the Independent Publishers Guild, the UK’s largest association of publishers. These podcasts take you inside the services and events of the IPG and tackle some of today’s hot publishing issues. Where are the big opportunities and challenges in the world of publishing today? This podcast supplies answers and insights from some of the independent sector’s most experienced leaders.
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Simon Liebesny, Saqi Books from 2023-11-10T14:56
This episode of the IPG Podcast looks at the value of specialist and purpose-driven independents to publishing and the cultural life of the UK. Our guest is Simon Liebesny, formerly of Pluto Pre...
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Simon Liebesny, Saqi Books from 2023-11-10T14:56
This episode of the IPG Podcast looks at the value of specialist and purpose-driven independents to publishing and the cultural life of the UK. Our guest is Simon Liebesny, formerly of Pluto Pre...
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The 2022 London Book Fair from 2022-02-18T12:00:25
After three years away, the London Book Fair returns from 5 to 7 April 2022. In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined by LBF director Andy Ventris to talk about various aspects of the event,...
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Shanon Rademacher and the Independent Publishing Awards from 2022-02-11T14:28:54
Our guest on this episode of the IPG Podcast is Shanon Rademacher, senior digital editor at Class Professional Publishing and The Bookseller Young Independent Publisher of the Year in 2021. Shanon ...
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Edelweiss and connecting with bookshops from 2022-01-21T10:15:59
This episode of the IPG Podcast welcomes Joanie Borders of Edelweiss, the platform that helps publishers present title information and digital copies to booksellers, reviewers and others. Joanie...
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Partnerships in publishing from 2022-01-07T11:23:35
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined by David Parker of new US-based academic publisher Lived Places Publishing. David tells us how he's building the business in collaboration with Ne...
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Working in Publishing: Gemma Davis, sales director from 2021-12-22T14:33:07
This episode of the IPG Podcast hears all about working life in publishing sales from Atlantic Books' acting sales director Gemma Davis. She tells us how she got started in the industry and what...
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Working in Publishing: Phoebe Llanwarne, publishing and sales executive from 2021-12-22T14:31:40
Granta Publications' publishing and sales executive Phoebe Llanwarne joins the IPG Podcast to discuss her working life in publishing. As well as telling us how she got her break in the industry ...
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Working in Publishing: Caroline Summers, CEO at Paperback Shop from 2021-12-22T14:29:39
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined to talk about life in book sales with Caroline Summers, who is now in...
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Metadata in publishing from 2021-12-16T09:44:28
Mark Hunt of Ingram Content Group helps demystify publishing metadata in this episode of the IPG Podcast. As well as explaining its role and fundamentals, Mark chats about wider issues of discov...
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Working in publishing: READ Media founder Katie Read from 2021-10-29T10:09:03
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses working life in book publicity with Katie Read, founder of specialist non-fiction agency READ Media. Katie talks about how she set up her business and t...
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Working in Publishing: Consultant, Clare Painter from 2021-10-13T10:46:20
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined to talk about publishing rights by consultant and licensing expert Clare Painter. Clare takes us inside working life in rights and discusses some ...
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Working in Publishing: Senior Rights Managers Michela Pea and Erin Murgatroyd from 2021-10-13T10:40:41
Michela Pea and Erin Murgatroyd of Nosy Crow join the IPG Podcast to tell us about working life in the rights area of publishing. They explain their routes into the profession and what they get ...
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Working in Publishing: Publicity Executive, James Kelly from 2021-09-03T14:39:32
This episode of the IPG Podcast features James Kelly, publicity executive at radical publisher Pluto Press. James chats to us about his background, day-to-day life in independent publishing and ...
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Working in Publishing: Publicity Director, Pru Rowlandson from 2021-09-03T14:20:52
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we discuss working life in publishing and publicity with Granta's publicity director Pru Rowlandson. Pru explains how she got into the profession, tells us abo...
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Working in Publishing: Editorial Director, Fiona Robertson from 2021-07-13T12:55
Watkins publisher Fiona Robertson shares some good advice for people wanting to work in editorial jobs in publishing in this episode of the IPG Podcast. She also tells us about her own journey t...
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Working in Publishing: Editor and Translator, Emily Boyce from 2021-07-13T12:52:49
This episode of the IPG Podcast looks at careers in publishing with Emily Boyce, editor and translator at IPG member Gallic Books. Emily tells us about her unique role juggling translating and e...
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Working in Publishing: Assistant Acquisitions Editor, Althea Brown from 2021-07-13T12:50:45
Althea Brown of the University of West Indies Press gives us a glimpse of working life in publishing in the Caribbean in this episode of the IPG Podcast. She tells us about her route into publis...
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Working in Publishing: Publishing Assistant, Bridget Harley from 2021-07-13T12:47:46
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we discuss careers with Bridget Harley, publishing assistant at the National Gallery. Bridget talks about her route into the industry and her work at the Galle...
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Australian publishing in 2021 from 2021-06-25T13:03:36
Michael Gordon-Smith of the Australian Publishers Association is our guest on this episode of...
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Digital discoverability and virtual events from 2021-05-14T11:57:08
This episode of the IPG Podcast welcomes Ruth Bradstreet of Edelweiss+, a popular online platform for sharing books between publishers, booksellers, libraries and others. Ruth discusses how Covi...
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Audiobook streaming from 2021-05-10T07:00
Zebralution's Carla Herbertson joins this episode of the IPG Podcast to discuss the fast-gr...
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Print, production and distribution from 2021-05-06T13:54:06
Clays' Belle Hinchin and Leyla Yusuf-Strang join this episode of the IPG Podcast to talk about printing and ways publishers can make their books stand out from the crowd. They also explain how p...
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Accessing Middle East markets from 2021-04-28T20:01:01
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses opportunities for UK publishers in the Middle East with Ingram Content Group's David Taylor. David shares advice for reaching markets across the Arab Wo...
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Audiobook subscriptions and Beat Technology from 2021-03-05T14:32:38
In this episode of the IPG Podcast, Nathan Hull of Beat discusses the fast-growing audiobook subscription market. He explains how publishers can make the most of opportunities in the space, and ...
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HP and printing in 2021 from 2021-02-12T12:15:09
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses printing in the wake of the pandemic with Paul Rand...
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Barefoot Books and diversity from 2020-12-09T17:08:10
Barefoot Books' co-founder Nancy Traversy joins us on this edition of the IPG Podcast to discuss diversity in publishing. Nancy talks to us about Barefoot's story so far, its achievements in cha...
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Elise Dillsworth and diversity in publishing from 2020-11-27T12:08:31
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses the urgent issue of diversity with former publisher, agent and Diversity in Publishing Network co-founder Elise Dillsworth. Elise discusses progress on ...
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Royalty management in publishing from 2020-10-16T07:33:03
How can publishers make the job or managing royalties easier, and what are the best ways to embed automation in publishing? MetaComet's David Marlin tackles these and other questions in this epi...
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Outsourcing in publishing from 2020-10-12T10:21:29
The guest on this episode of the IPG Podcast is Jo Bottrill of Newgen Publishing, who discusses outsourcing in the industry. Jo talks about its benefits and the balance between onshoring and off...
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Printing strategies from 2020-08-13T15:43:12
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses how to get the best value and quality for your book printing with Andy Rogers of print management company Xpedient Book Print. Andy also talks about the...
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Efficient rights from 2020-08-06T14:22:13
This episode of the IPG Podcast explains ways for publishers to improve the management and trading of rights with Kat Coveyduck of publishing software provider Virtusales. Kat also discusses the...
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Book promotions in lockdown from 2020-07-23T11:37:41
This episode of the IPG Podcast welcomes Wade Lucas of BookBub to discuss the most effective ways to promote books, especially during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. As well as discussing...
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Sustainability: a publisher's view from 2020-07-17T10:57:52
As discussions about sustainability in publishing continue, Tommi Grover of Multilingual Matters joins the IPG Podcast to talk about steps his business has taken to improve its practice. He disc...
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Managing rights from 2020-06-18T12:05:42
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we discuss the management of rights information with Marilyn Cresswell of publishing software provider Bradbury Phillips. Marilyn shares advice for the efficie...
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Nielsen Book and commerce during coronavirus from 2020-06-11T15:42:10
This episode of the IPG Podcast welcomes Liz McNaughton of Nielsen Book to discuss the publishing supply chain and commerce during the Covid-19 emergency. Liz discusses how publishers have been ...
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Offshoring in publishing from 2020-05-29T14:51:26
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined by Kathryn Munt and Sam Town of Sinjore Technologies to talk about outsourcing and offshoring in publishing. Kathryn and Sam discuss the process a...
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Pre-press and Westchester Publishing Services from 2020-05-29T13:50:42
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we discuss outsourcing with Tim Davies of pre-press and production specialist Westchester Publishing Services. Tim tells us about Westchester, the benefits of ...
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HR in lockdown with Inspired Selection from 2020-05-29T13:12:22
The coronavirus lockdown has transformed many aspects of HR in publishing, and we're joined to discuss them by Abigail Barclay of Inspired Selection. Abigail talks about important issues includi...
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Publishing systems and Deanta from 2020-05-27T20:28:11
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses the role of publishing and project management systems. Our guest is Darren Ryan, founder of publishing services and technology firm Deanta, who tells us...
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Collective licensing, permissions, rights and PLS from 2020-05-27T17:57:19
Our guest on this episode is Amy Ellis of Publishers' Licensing Services. Amy explains how PLS can help publishers with various activities including collective licensing and the management of pe...
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Audio in lockdown with Zebralution from 2020-05-20T11:12:40
As access of audio content continues to soar during the coronavirus lockdown, this episode of the IPG Podcast gets the latest take on the market from Carla Herbertson of digital distributor Zebr...
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Cyber security and ThreatAware from 2020-05-19T12:48:06
With cyber security in focus as more and more people work remotely, this episode of the IPG Podcast explains how publishers can protect their IT and data. Jon Abbott of ThreatAware is our guest,...
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The Book Trade Charity from 2020-05-19T11:28:50
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we learn about the superb work of The Book Trade Charity. Its President Jonathan Nowell joins us to introduce its history and services, including its support o...
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BIC and the publishing supply chain from 2020-05-19T11:25:30
The guest on this episode of the IPG Podcast is Karina Urquhart, executive director of Book Industry Communication (BIC). Karina introduces some of BIC's many services to publishers, including i...
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Freelancers in publishing from 2020-05-19T11:13:33
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses the role and value of freelancers in publishing with Melody Dawes, founder and managing director of outsourcing specialist JustContent. Melody also expl...
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BookBrunch and publishing news from 2020-05-12T14:43:42
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to Jo Henry, managing director of publishing news provider BookBrunch. Jo i...
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Royalty management and MetaComet from 2020-05-12T14:39:48
Calculating and distributing royalties soaks up untold hours of staff time, but software systems can help. In this episode of the IPG Podcast David Marlin of Listen
Bookshop discoverability and Above The Treeline from 2020-05-01T13:33:53
The guest on this episode of the IPG Podcast is Ruth Bradstreet of Above The Treeline. Ruth introduces her business' platform for helping retailers discover new books, and discusses how both ind...
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Libraries and metadata from 2020-04-24T13:28:41
ProQuest's Helene Stewart joins us on this episode of the IPG Podcast to discuss how publishers can optimise the discoverability of their content for libraries and their users. She shares tips f...
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Metadata and retailers from 2020-04-09T09:46:52
What do retailers and wholesalers want from publishers on metadata? This episode of the IPG Podcast gets the perspective of Caroline Summers of IPG Spring Conference sponsor The Paperback Shop, ...
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Essential metadata tips from 2020-04-03T12:27:27
This episode of the IPG Podcast focuses on the crucial subject of metadata in publishing. Our guest is Margaret Harrison of Ingram Content Group, the gold sponsor of the IPG's Spring Conference ...
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Managing in difficult times from 2020-03-27T13:10:25
In a special episode of the IPG Podcast, IPG board member and experienced publisher Oliver Gadsby discusses how to lead a business and team through difficult periods. In conversation with IPG Pr...
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Meryl Halls, the BA and bookselling from 2020-03-20T09:50:47
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk bookselling with Meryl Halls, managing director of the Booksellers Association. Meryl discusses the strengths and challenges for bookshops in 2020 and ...
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Clays and printing from 2020-03-12T12:06:05
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses printing in publishing with Vicky Ellis of Clays, the long established British printer. Vicky provides advice for successful printing strategies for sma...
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The Spare Room Project from 2020-02-24T09:40
With regional diversity in publishing a big focus in 2020, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to James Spackman about the Spare Room Project, an initiative to support young people who want to...
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The Spare Room Project from 2020-02-24T09:40
With regional diversity in publishing a big focus in 2020, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to James Spackman about the Spare Room Project, an initiative to support young people who want to...
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The Spare Room Project from 2020-02-24T09:40
With regional diversity in publishing a big focus in 2020, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to James Spackman about the Spare Room Project, an initiative to support young people who want to...
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Chelsea Green and sustainability from 2020-01-23T17:33:15
Sustainability is a big topic in publishing in 2020, so in this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to Margo Baldwin, founder of US-based environmental publisher Chelsea Green. Margo talks about ...
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Brexit and publishing from 2020-01-23T13:21:43
With Brexit Day of 31 January fast approaching, this episode of the IPG Podcast gets a short and sharp view of publishing's readiness for it. We're joined by experienced publisher and consultant...
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Volunteering and Stephen Lustig from 2019-12-17T09:29:38
This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses the subject of voluntary work, both connected to the publishing world and beyond it. Experienced publisher Stephen Lustig tells us about his work for se...
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Dick Warner and 30 years of Class Publishing from 2019-11-15T12:52:55
As healthcare and legal specialist Class Publishing celebrates its 30th anniversary, founder and chairman Dick Warner joins the IPG Podcast to reflect on its journey. As well as telling the stor...
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Brexit's impact on publishing from 2019-11-14T11:01:47
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we take a look at Brexit's potential consequences for the publishing industry. A replay of a recent IPG webinar on the subject, it hears from several experts a...
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Sustainability in publishing from 2019-10-10T10:32:57
After a lively session from Extinction Rebellion co-founder Clare Farrell at the IPG's Autumn Conference, this episode of the IPG Podcast continues the debate about sustainability in publishing....
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Lynette Owen and the Frankfurt Book Fair from 2019-10-04T09:12:04
With the Frankfurt Book Fair fast approaching, this episode of the IPG Podcast features rights expert Lynette Owen, who has been attending for nearly 50 years. She has advice for making the most...
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Firsty’s Glassboxx service and online D2C sales from 2019-09-06T10:49:10
This episode of the IPG Podcast hears about Firsty’s latest service Glassboxx, a solution to support independent publishers with direct to consumer web sales. Firsty’s Finn Kirkland discusses th...
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Firsty’s Glassboxx service and online D2C sales from 2019-09-06T10:49:10
This episode of the IPG Podcast hears about Firsty’s latest service Glassboxx, a solution to support independent publishers with direct to consumer web sales. Firsty’s Finn Kirkland discusses th...
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The Bookseller's Buyer's Guides from 2019-09-06T10:10:32
This episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Gerard O'Hare of the Bookseller, the magazine, digital news service and events organiser for the book trade. Gerard talks about the various ways to conne...
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Bookwire and audio trends from 2019-09-04T14:19:09
With audio downloads, streaming and subscriptions continuing to surge, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Videl Bar-Kar of audiobook and ebook services provider Bookwire. Videl updates us ...
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USound and starting in audio from 2019-08-23T16:03:18
With the audiobook market booming, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to James Faktor of USound about ways for publishers and authors to make a start in producing and distributing content. As...
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Westchester Publishing Services and pre-press outsourcing from 2019-08-23T15:59:12
This episode of the IPG Podcast features Tim Davies of Westchester Publishing Services, an outsourcing partner to many IPG members and an exhibitor at our 2019 Autumn Conference on Tuesday 17 Se...
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Jellyfish Solutions and social marketing from 2019-08-23T15:45:06
This episode of the IPG Podcast features a chat with Samantha Galbraith of Jellyfish Solutions and its sister creative agency 21Six, exhibitors at our 2019 Autumn Conference. As well as sharing ...
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Swales&Willis and technology in publishing from 2019-08-22T13:12:20
With new technology sweeping publishing, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Julie Willis of project management specialist Swales & Willis about its impact on editorial and production proce...
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Swales&Willis and technology in publishing from 2019-08-22T13:12:20
With new technology sweeping publishing, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Julie Willis of project management specialist Swales & Willis about its impact on editorial and production proce...
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The 2019 IPG Autumn Conference from 2019-07-26T09:42:03
The IPG’s Autumn Conference on Tuesday 17 September is going to be our biggest and best yet. In this episode IPG President Jonathan Harris introduces the programme and explains why every indepen...
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Kogan Page and the Independent Publishing Awards from 2019-07-12T13:27:21
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to Helen Kogan of Kogan Page, a two-time winner at the IPG's 2019 Independent Publishing Awards. Helen talks about the impact of the awards on her busi...
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The Frankfurt Rights Showcase from 2019-07-05T08:39:05
Trading rights can be a challenge for independent publishers. In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're introducing our new initiative to help, the Frankfurt Rights Showcase, with the help of rig...
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Vertebrate and growing a business from 2019-06-21T14:15:24
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're talking to Jon Barton, founder of outdoor book and guide specialist Vertebrate Publishing. Jon tells us how Vertebrate came into being and what it's been...
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Bill Samuel and Foyles from 2019-06-06T15:29:43
In this episode of the IPG Podcast our President Jonathan Harris talks to Bill Samuel about bookselling business Foyles. Bill charts its long and remarkable history from its launch more than a c...
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PageMajik and AI in publishing from 2019-05-24T08:57:56
With Artificial Intelligence becoming more commonplace in publishing, PageMajik's Jon White joins the IPG Podcast to discuss how it can improve content management systems. Jon explains how it ca...
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Findaway and the audiobook market from 2019-05-17T08:29:16
With audiobook sales continuing to soar in the UK and internationally, Suzanne Galvez of Findaway joins us on the IPG Podcast to discuss trends and opportunities. As well as reviewing developmen...
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The Bookseller and independent publishing from 2019-04-30T12:07:26
This episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Emma Lowe of The Bookseller, the leading provider of magazines, emails and events for publishers. Emma explains how publishers can get coverage in the Bo...
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Printondemand-Worldwide and colour printing from 2019-04-29T15:39:05
Print on demand has transformed the way publishers approach their printing, stock control and distribution. This episode of the IPG Podcast discusses the colour aspect of POD with Andy Cork of P...
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Falcon and typesetting from 2019-04-29T15:34:50
Good typesetting is one of the hallmarks of good publishing, but it can be easy to get it wrong. In this episode of the IPG Podcast Colyn Allsopp of publishing services company Falcon tells us w...
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Cordee and travel publishing from 2019-04-29T15:31:29
With many independent publishers so buoyant in the area of guidebook publishing at the moment, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Jim Wilson of outdoor book distributor Cordee. As well as ...
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Nielsen and metadata from 2019-04-29T15:23:22
Metadata provides the building blocks of discoverability and sales in modern publishing. In this episode of the IPG Podcast Nielsen Book's Clive Herbert shares advice for best practice and prior...
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Ingram Content Group and digital engagement from 2019-04-26T08:56:19
Ahead of his session at the IPG's Spring Conference, Ingram's director of digital services Peter McCarthy joins the IPG Podcast to talk about digital marketing and ways to reach readers. As well...
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BookBub and display advertising from 2019-04-18T09:02:39
With display advertising a fast-growing aspect of publishers' marketing strategies, BookBub's Wade Lucas joins the IPG Podcast to explain how it works. As well as telling us what publishers can ...
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50 years of Carcanet Press from 2019-04-12T14:23:50
As literary publisher Carcanet Press celebrates 50 years in business, we talk to its founder and managing director Michael Schmidt. Michael looks back on the ups and downs of the last half-centu...
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Sweet Cherry Publishing and growing a business from 2019-04-05T11:05:35
Sweet Cherry has been one of children's publishing's fastest growing companies in the last couple of years, and in this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to its founder and managing director Ab...
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Diversity and Tiny Owl from 2019-03-29T12:52:34
With the issue of diversity so high on the agenda in publishing, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Phyllida Jacobs of Tiny Owl, which was set up to improve the exposure of diverse culture...
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Blackwell’s and independent publishers from 2019-03-22T11:34:02
Blackwell’s is one of the UK’s longest established and important booksellers, and in this episode of the IPG Podcast its CEO David Prescott talks to our President Jonathan Harris. David discusse...
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Tim Williams and the Independent Publishing Awards from 2019-02-22T14:35:13
With entries for the IPG's 2019 Independent Publishing Awards now open, this episode of the IPG Podcast hears from Tim Williams, managing director of Edward Elgar Publishing, who won the flagshi...
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IPG Publishers at The London Book Fair 2019 from 2019-02-15T15:39:54
What does The London Book Fair mean to independent publishers, and how can visitors get the most out of the experience? In this episode of the IPG Podcast we get views from three publishers who ...
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Sarah Beal and starting out in independent publishing from 2019-02-01T12:00:23
What is it like to leave a career with bigger publishers to start your own business? In this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to Sarah Beal about growing Muswell Press, the ups and downs she's...
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Publicity with Lyndsey Mayhew from 2019-01-25T15:22:05
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we talk to Lyndsey Mayhew, sales and marketing manager at IPG member Crimson Publishing and an experienced freelance publicist in non-fiction. Lyndsey shares s...
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Kathryn Earle and digital sales partnerships from 2019-01-18T10:56:30
Bloomsbury Digital Resources has just announced two new digital sales partnerships with fellow IPG members Rowman & Littlefield International and Manchester University Press. In this episode of ...
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Five Leaves and independent bookselling from 2019-01-11T14:55:01
Ahead of the IPG's meeting for members with independent booksellers in Nottingham on 12 February, this episode features Jane Anger of the Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham. Jane shares the stor...
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Five Leaves and independent bookselling from 2019-01-11T14:55:01
Ahead of the IPG's meeting for members with independent booksellers in Nottingham on 12 February, this episode features Jane Anger of the Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham. Jane shares the stor...
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Five Leaves and independent bookselling from 2019-01-11T14:55:01
Ahead of the IPG's meeting for members with independent booksellers in Nottingham on 12 February, this episode features Jane Anger of the Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham. Jane shares the stor...
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Digital change in 2018: metadata, formatting and AI from 2018-12-14T10:19:10
What have been the big developments and trends on the digital side of publishing in 2018? In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined by digital publishing consultant Dan Barker, who guides ...
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Canbury Press and paperback rights from 2018-12-07T11:54:28
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we’re talking to Martin Hickman, who had a long career in newspapers and journalism before starting up his own independent publisher, Canbury Press. Martin tel...
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Canbury Press and paperback rights from 2018-12-07T11:54:28
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we’re talking to Martin Hickman, who had a long career in newspapers and journalism before starting up his own independent publisher, Canbury Press. Martin tel...
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Stress in the workplace from 2018-11-30T09:54:32
Stress is an issue that can affect every workplace, but what can both employers and employees do to reduce it? Leadership and recruitment expert Jo Howard joins us in this episode of the IPG Pod...
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Academic publishing, Open Access and Brexit from 2018-11-16T10:39:42
In this episode of the IPG Podcast our academic and policy correspondent Richard Fisher joins us to talk about issues facing the academic publishing sector at the moment, including Open Access a...
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Cyber fraud and security from 2018-11-09T12:16:27
Phishing and other types of cyber fraud have been in the headlines in publishing lately, so in this episode of the IPG Podcast we're taking a look at ways to make your business more secure online. ...
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Black Friday and publishing promotions from 2018-10-26T11:40:01
In this episode of the IPG Podcast we're joined by Laura Nelson of the Pragmatic Agency to talk about Black Friday, an event that is becoming more and more important to publishers' sales and market...
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The IPG at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 from 2018-10-19T13:44:18
More than 20 IPG members joined us on our two collective stands at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair in mid-October. In this podcast we talk to several of them about their experience at the Fair, the va...
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Nielsen on book sales trends from 2018-10-05T08:07:57
How are book sales shaping up in the UK at the moment, and where are the big growth areas? Hazel Kenyon, book research director for the UK and Ireland at Nielsen Book, joins us to explore some of t...
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Supadu and effective websites from 2018-09-17T08:41:35
What makes a good publisher website? In this episode of the IPG Podcast we’re joined by Supadu director Sarah Arbuthnot to discuss some of the most important considerations like discoverability, ec...
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PLS on collective licensing and permissions from 2018-09-14T08:24:30
Collective licensing and permissions can provide publishers with significant sources of income. In this podcast we hear ways to maximize their potential from Sarah Faulder, chief executive of our A...
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Entropy and new opportunities in digital publishing from 2018-09-14T08:21:38
This episode of the IPG Podcast features Eddie Vassallo, CEO of web development and content management system specialist Entropy. We’re talking to Eddie about the value of good CMSs and responsive ...
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PSI and tackling piracy in academic publishing from 2018-09-13T09:02:19
With piracy and related cybercrime rife in academic publishing, PSI founder and CEO Andrew Pitts joins us to talk about solutions. As well as introducing PSI’s services, he’s discussing other ways ...
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Bookwire on audio opportunities for independents from 2018-09-12T08:54:50
Soaring interest in downloading and streaming audio content is creating exciting new sales opportunities for publishers—and independents are well placed to capitalize. In this podcast we’re discuss...
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ProQuest on academic publishing and libraries from 2018-09-11T08:43:15
This episode of the IPG Podcast features Helene Stewart, senior alliance manager at ProQuest, the platform connecting academic publishers, libraries and end-users. Helene introduces ProQuest, discu...
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Printondemand-worldwide on how POD helps publishers from 2018-09-10T10:15:39
How can print on demand help publishers? In this podcast Andy Cork, managing director of Printondemand-Worldwide, explains some of the benefits, and discusses the evolution of POD over the years an...
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Inspired Selection on recruitment in publishing from 2018-09-07T08:33:40
Recruitment is one of the most important tasks in publishing, and in this podcast Inspired Selection’s managing director Suzy Astbury talks to us about some of the big issues, opportunities and cha...
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Findaway on getting started in audio from 2018-09-07T08:28:07
With MP3 downloads and streaming of digital content growing fast, the audiobook market offers huge potential for just about every publisher. In this podcast we are joined by Colleen Prendergast, in...
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Deanta on production management from 2018-09-06T07:46:31
Publishing production management specialist Deanta is the guest on this IPG podcast. Chief executive Darren Ryan introduces Deanta’s services and discusses some of the strengths and opportunities f...
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Westchester on outsourcing in publishing from 2018-09-05T09:21:14
Outsourcing can be a good way for independent publishers to improve their output and manage growth. In this podcast, Westchester Publishing Services' UK managing director Tim Davies joins us to exp...
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Kobo on change in audio and ebooks from 2018-09-04T08:29:32
In this podcast we are joined by Nick Coveney, publisher relations and content lead at Kobo. Nick shares his views on the evolution of the ebook and digital audio markets in the UK, and offers some...
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BDS on the value of metadata from 2018-09-03T10:18:41
Metadata provides the building blocks of sales and marketing in publishing, and in this podcast we hear from one of its experts: Simon Skinner, business development director at BDS. Simon explains ...
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Zebralution on audiobook streaming from 2018-08-31T10:13:27
Audio streaming and podcasts are fast growing channels for publishers. In this podcast we discuss the opportunities and ways for publishers to make the most of them with Carla Herbertson, head of U...
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Ingram Content Group on digital sales and marketing from 2018-08-30T10:34:55
This episode of the IPG Podcast brings together IPG president Jonathan Harris and Ingram Content Group’s digital director Peter McCarthy to discuss online discoverability, marketing and sales, and ...
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WF Howes on the booming audio market from 2018-08-29T10:59:33
The audiobook market is booming at the moment, but getting started on production and distribution can be daunting for some publishers. In this podcast we talk to Dominic White, head of publishing a...
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