http://bookbliss.com Books. Authors. Insights. Brought to you by BEA Tue, 14 May 2013 17:18:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 2006-2010 rob@burstmarketing.com (bookbliss.com) rob@burstmarketing.com (bookbliss.com) 1440 http://bookexpocast.com/wp-images/BookExpoCast10-144.jpg http://bookbliss.com 144 144 The official podcast of BookExpo America bookbliss.com bookbliss.com rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/aba-closing-plenary-featuring-margaret-atwood/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/aba-closing-plenary-featuring-margaret-atwood/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:37:31 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=682 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/aba-closing-plenary-featuring-margaret-atwood/feed/ 0 0:22:03 Margaret Atwood is the Booker Prize-winning author of The Blind Asassin and The Year of the Flood. She is the author of more than forty books — novels, short stories, poetry, literary criticism, social history, and books for children. Atwood’s work[...] Margaret Atwood is the Booker Prize-winning author of The Blind Asassin and The Year of the Flood. She is the author of more than forty books — novels, short stories, poetry, literary criticism, social history, and books for children. Atwood’s work is acclaimed internationally and has been published around the world. At BookExpo America 2011, Atwood capped ABA’s Day of Education with her closing plenary speech. Insights, Video rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/italian-authors-bucking-the-tide/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/italian-authors-bucking-the-tide/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:23:26 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=680 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/italian-authors-bucking-the-tide/feed/ 0 0:24:17 Watch this BEA video podcast for hot trends in Italy, where a great deal of fiction is in translation, and the majority is in English. Hear about Italian author success stories in the US and the new faces of Italian literature coming across the pond[...] Watch this BEA video podcast for hot trends in Italy, where a great deal of fiction is in translation, and the majority is in English. Hear about Italian author success stories in the US and the new faces of Italian literature coming across the pond. This session featured Michael Reynolds, Europa Editions; Maria Leonardi, nottetempo; Paolo Zaninoni, Rizzoli; and Chad Post, University of Rochester, Three Percent. Authors, Insights, Video, Video, Video rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/publishing-in-italy-an-overview/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/publishing-in-italy-an-overview/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:16:03 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=679 http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/27/publishing-in-italy-an-overview/feed/ 0 0:36:48 A panoramic overview of publishing in Italy and today’s challenges, including the impact of new technologies. A panoramic overview of publishing in Italy and today’s challenges, including the impact of new technologies. Insights, Video rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/20/the-arc-of-publishing/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/20/the-arc-of-publishing/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:58:34 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=671 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/20/the-arc-of-publishing/feed/ 0 0:51:54 In this podcast episode Copyright Clearance Center’s Skott Klebe reviews the characteristics of market disruption, and discusses how they apply in the changing world of eBook publishing, with special attention to the author-direct publishing m[...] In this podcast episode Copyright Clearance Center’s Skott Klebe reviews the characteristics of market disruption, and discusses how they apply in the changing world of eBook publishing, with special attention to the author-direct publishing model currently gaining attention on the Kindle and Nook. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/an-author-heading-out-on-his-own/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/an-author-heading-out-on-his-own/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:51:07 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=669 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/an-author-heading-out-on-his-own/feed/ 0 0:14:40 Barry Eisler, who has published his thrillers for nearly a decade with two of the biggest houses in town, just turned down half-a-million dollars for a 2-book deal to self-publish. In a 1-on-1 conversation with Mike Shatzkin, Eisler explains the fin[...] Barry Eisler, who has published his thrillers for nearly a decade with two of the biggest houses in town, just turned down half-a-million dollars for a 2-book deal to self-publish. In a 1-on-1 conversation with Mike Shatzkin, Eisler explains the financial logic behind his decision and answers a series of other questions. Is he giving up print or doing it another way? What’s his plan for selling translation rights? Without a publisher, how will he let his fans know about his new books when they arrive? And, most important, does he see himself as an outlier or as the avant garde of what will be a trend of established authors walking away from big advances in favor of doing it on their own? Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-stunts/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-stunts/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:46:28 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=668 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-stunts/feed/ 0 1:02:44 Traditional book marketing routinely falls on deaf ears. As readers become increasingly jaded to conventional book promotion, publishers and authors are devising stunts to get the attention for their books in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Thi[...] Traditional book marketing routinely falls on deaf ears. As readers become increasingly jaded to conventional book promotion, publishers and authors are devising stunts to get the attention for their books in an increasingly crowded marketplace. This panel looks at some of the best and most unusual examples from around the world and talks about what worked, what didn’t, and why. This event was moderated by Ed Nawotka, Editor-in-Chief, Publishing Perspectives. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-producing/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-producing/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:43:26 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=667 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/book-producing/feed/ 0 1:02:27 The ranks of book producers, also known as packagers or developers, have always been filled with veterans of publishing houses. Today, as publishing is evolving in the digital age, book producing is also evolving. This panel explores the exciting[...] The ranks of book producers, also known as packagers or developers, have always been filled with veterans of publishing houses. Today, as publishing is evolving in the digital age, book producing is also evolving. This panel explores the exciting ways in which book producing provides people with a wide array of interests and expertise to carry on independently. Topics include a range of business models for book producers today; editorial development and authorship; the changing role of publishers; the expanding population of distribution partners and avenues; e-books, apps and entertainment; and the interplay between print and digital platforms. This event was moderated by Susan Knopf, President, Scout Books & Media Inc. Knopf was joined by Mel Parker, President, Mel Parker Books; Lena Tabori, Publisher, Welcome Books; and Sara Shandler, VP & Editorial Director of Books, Alloy Entertainment. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/seven-years-of-google-books/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/seven-years-of-google-books/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:26:54 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=666 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/seven-years-of-google-books/feed/ 0 1:05:23 Since setting out in 2004 to bring the world’s literary treasures online, the Google Books team has indexed more than 2 million books from publisher partners around the world. With Google Books, millions of users search through trillions of words in[...] Since setting out in 2004 to bring the world’s literary treasures online, the Google Books team has indexed more than 2 million books from publisher partners around the world. With Google Books, millions of users search through trillions of words in milliseconds to find just the book they were looking for and the retailers that sell it. What started out with one makeshift scanner and a dream has become a large-scale operation that delivers a free promotional tool for more than 35,000 publishers around the world. Listen in to find out what’s next for the Google Books Partner Program, Google Books search and Google eBooks. James Crawford, director, engineering, Google Books, presented this session. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/the-three-rs-of-google-ebooks/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/the-three-rs-of-google-ebooks/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:23:07 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=665 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/15/the-three-rs-of-google-ebooks/feed/ 0 0:53:27 Nearly six months since launch, hundreds of thousands of Google eBooks are being merchandised through the Google eBookstore, the Android Market and on the websites of more than 200 partner bookstores across the U.S. More than two million Google eBoo[...] Nearly six months since launch, hundreds of thousands of Google eBooks are being merchandised through the Google eBookstore, the Android Market and on the websites of more than 200 partner bookstores across the U.S. More than two million Google eBooks are available for free driving trial and excitement for digital reading in the cloud. But on what devices are people reading? What genres are most popular? Which cities have the most avid e-reading populations? Listen to this podcast episode and find out all this and more. Scott Dougall, director, product management, Google Books, presented this session. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-great-readalike/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-great-readalike/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:47:24 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=664 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-great-readalike/feed/ 3 0:52:48 Ranging from Scandanavian noir and vampires, to paranormal science fiction and tea party-versus Obama-party political discourse, hear from a panel of librarians who will tell you what books you’ll love, based on what you already like! Hosted by Wil[...] Ranging from Scandanavian noir and vampires, to paranormal science fiction and tea party-versus Obama-party political discourse, hear from a panel of librarians who will tell you what books you’ll love, based on what you already like! Hosted by Wilda Williams of Library Journal, the esteemed panel of librarians include: Stephanie Chase, Head of Programming and Outreach for the Central Library of the Multnomah County Library; Kaite M. Stover, Readers’ Services Manager for Kansas City Public Library; Lesa Holstine, Velma Teague Branch Library Manager; Shayera Tangri, branch manager at the Porter Ranch Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library system; and Robin Beerbower, on the staff at Salem Public Library (Oregon) for 37 years. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/gowalla-where/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/gowalla-where/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:38:59 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=663 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/gowalla-where/feed/ 0 0:32:58 Social media platforms are quickly becoming the defining architecture of many businesses and industries, including the book industry. Which is why publishers, retailers, librarians and everyone in between should possess a fundamental understanding o[...] Social media platforms are quickly becoming the defining architecture of many businesses and industries, including the book industry. Which is why publishers, retailers, librarians and everyone in between should possess a fundamental understanding of these community building tools, especially the frequently overlooked and misunderstood location-based and niche platforms. What do you know about Foursquare? Gowalla? Instagram? Scvngr? Tagwhat? This session, led by Kelly Leonard, was edifying for both neophytes and experts. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/you-bought-your-ebook-where/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/you-bought-your-ebook-where/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:32:07 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=662 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/you-bought-your-ebook-where/feed/ 0 0:48:02 Michael Norris presents new findings from Simba Information’s renowned Trade E-Book Publishing2011 report to explore the complicated relationship between physical bookstores and digital products that long predates Google eBooks. With unbiased, comp[...] Michael Norris presents new findings from Simba Information’s renowned Trade E-Book Publishing2011 report to explore the complicated relationship between physical bookstores and digital products that long predates Google eBooks. With unbiased, completely independent analysis of the e-book market and the modern consumer, this research will undo common misunderstandings and answer critical questions: What role is Google eBooks going to play in the life of independent bookstores? What can be learned from the earlier blunders of chain bookstores and e-reader manufacturers? And finally: Does the future of books depend on getting this odd couple relationship right? Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-arrow-system/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-arrow-system/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:27:51 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=661 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/the-arrow-system/feed/ 0 0:39:08 ARROW (Accessible Registries of Rights Information and Orphan Works) is a system – developed by a European consortium coordinated by AIE – to help libraries with the identification of rights status and rights holders in digital library programs. The[...] ARROW (Accessible Registries of Rights Information and Orphan Works) is a system – developed by a European consortium coordinated by AIE – to help libraries with the identification of rights status and rights holders in digital library programs. The system is based on a pro-active search of rights holders for works eligible for inclusion in any digitization program, and indirectly is a tool for the identification of orphan works, in circumstances in which other relevant information may not be available. Listen in as speakers Piero Attanasio, AIE, mEDRA, and Michael Healy, The Book Rights Registry, discuss the Arrow approach and compare the US experience in the same field. This discussion was moderated by Chris Kenneally, Copyright Clearance Center and BeyondTheBook.com. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/advanced-facebook/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/advanced-facebook/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:22:00 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=660 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/13/advanced-facebook/feed/ 0 1:26:42 As traditional media outlets for authors and books shrink, social media and Facebook, in particular, is providing bold new promotional opportunities. In this podcast episode author and former publishing executive Cindy Ratzlaff shares case studies,[...] As traditional media outlets for authors and books shrink, social media and Facebook, in particular, is providing bold new promotional opportunities. In this podcast episode author and former publishing executive Cindy Ratzlaff shares case studies, tools, applications and cross platform strategies for turning a Facebook fan page into a buzz generating, sales driving, marketing tool for authors and publishers. She shares details of which apps facilitate live author chat broadcasts right from Facebook, gives examples on best practices for book sales directly from Facebook, shares approved third party applications for creating launch week contests, and gives tips to help authors and publishers create their own free videos to post to their Facebook Wall. She explains the Facebook EdgeRank system and why it’s essential to use media rich content throughout the campaign, as well as offers detailed strategies for ideal posting times to garner the highest fan interactions. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/new-and-evolving-publishing-models/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/new-and-evolving-publishing-models/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:49:11 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=659 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/new-and-evolving-publishing-models/feed/ 0 1:02:34 With authors beginning to choose DIY channels over publishers, agents choosing to create and provide new DIY services for their clients, and former publisher types creating a host of new publishing paradigms and intermediary services, we are witness[...] With authors beginning to choose DIY channels over publishers, agents choosing to create and provide new DIY services for their clients, and former publisher types creating a host of new publishing paradigms and intermediary services, we are witnessing the creation of new and robust publishing models along with value propositions that are changing loyalties, royalties and the balance of traditional power. Listen in to hear directly from some of these trail-blazing change-agents as they share their experience of crafting and implementing new publishing models and how they have adjusted their models to keep them vibrant. Brian O’Leary, Principal, Magellan Media Consulting Partners, moderated this discussion. O’Leary was joined by Jeff Sharp, President, Open Road Media; Lou Aronica, Co-founder, The Story Plant; Laura Rennert, Senior Agent, Andrea Brown Literary Agency; and Richard Nash, Founder, Cursor. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/digital-marketing-campaigns/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/digital-marketing-campaigns/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:44:00 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=658 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/digital-marketing-campaigns/feed/ 0 1:00:42 Publishers have many choices when it comes to marketing authors, promoting frontlist and backlist as well as listening to readers. In this podcast episode experts in digital marketing campaigns share their experiences and valuable insights into how [...] Publishers have many choices when it comes to marketing authors, promoting frontlist and backlist as well as listening to readers. In this podcast episode experts in digital marketing campaigns share their experiences and valuable insights into how to maximize budget dollars, engage readers and drive sales. Insight on best practices on how to integrate and improve traditional publicity results by listening, responding and sharing on social media was shared. Event participants included Fauzia Burke, Kathleen Matthews Schmidt, and Cindy Ratzlaff. The panel was moderated by Sally Dedecker. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/advanced-twitter/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/advanced-twitter/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:36:56 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=657 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/11/advanced-twitter/feed/ 1 0:58:26 The once reliable methods of promotion (reviews, interviews), while still viable, are no longer the centerpieces of a book publicity campaign. Between social media, blog tours, and book trailers, it may seem overwhelming trying to navigate the right[...] The once reliable methods of promotion (reviews, interviews), while still viable, are no longer the centerpieces of a book publicity campaign. Between social media, blog tours, and book trailers, it may seem overwhelming trying to navigate the right plan for authors and publishers. This presentation by Kathleen Matthews Schmidt highlights key points that will serve as a roadmap for navigating Twitter in the digital landscape for the publishing industry. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-making-of-an-enhanced-ebook/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-making-of-an-enhanced-ebook/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:35:04 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=656 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-making-of-an-enhanced-ebook/feed/ 0 0:57:38 Listen in to the Open Road team as they discuss the creation of the enhanced version of James Gleick’s Chaos: Making a New Science. Director of Digital Entertainment Danny Monico, Managing Editor Andrea Colvin, and Interactive Producer Pablo D[...] Listen in to the Open Road team as they discuss the creation of the enhanced version of James Gleick’s Chaos: Making a New Science. Director of Digital Entertainment Danny Monico, Managing Editor Andrea Colvin, and Interactive Producer Pablo Defendini walk you through the entire process of updating this classic for the digital century—from concept development with the author, through production for the motion graphics and video, to the final product, The Open Road team will take you through Chaos, from soup to nuts Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-e-book-era-is-now/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-e-book-era-is-now/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:26:27 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=655 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-e-book-era-is-now/feed/ 0 0:53:02 The role of traditional print books as the chief means of accessing content is changing, along with the traditional publishing model. With much of the book industry hard at work developing and implementing digital strategies, knowing what is moving [...] The role of traditional print books as the chief means of accessing content is changing, along with the traditional publishing model. With much of the book industry hard at work developing and implementing digital strategies, knowing what is moving consumers to transition to go digital is essential to a sound strategy. What factors shape their attitudes toward digital content and purchasing decisions? During this podcast episode, Kelly Gallagher, Bowker’s PubTrack™ Consumer, and Angela Bole, BISG, share new data from the Book Industry Study Group’s on-going research projects: Consumer Attitudes Toward E-Book Reading and Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education. Along the way, they examine, for the first time in a single presentation, both student and general consumer e-book buying behaviors and preferences. The session also provides insight into where the e-book market is heading. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/a-world-gone-mobile/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/a-world-gone-mobile/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:20:58 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=654 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/a-world-gone-mobile/feed/ 0 1:00:37 Consumers are seeing and tapping into more and more mobile 2D barcodes, in magazines, on billboards, and on product packaging. What should publishers be doing with these codes? When is a generic QR code best used and when should more sophisticated 2[...] Consumers are seeing and tapping into more and more mobile 2D barcodes, in magazines, on billboards, and on product packaging. What should publishers be doing with these codes? When is a generic QR code best used and when should more sophisticated 2D barcodes be employed? What can be tracked when a consumer scans one of these codes? When do you have a 2D code link to a website and when do you send a text message or video? In this high energy session, Chuck Martin, author of The Third Screen: Marketing to Your Customers in a World Gone Mobile, addresses these and other relevant mobile-related issues and provides practical strategies and tactics for publishers on how to best use these codes. He provides insight, including how industry innovators are using mobile and 2D barcodes, along with tips and guidance for the publishing world of 2D, both for today and tomorrow. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/scaling-enhanced-e-book-production/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/scaling-enhanced-e-book-production/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:14:42 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=653 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/scaling-enhanced-e-book-production/feed/ 0 1:00:23 As the market for tablet devices and dedicated e-readers rapidly evolves, publishers are facing new opportunities and demand for enhanced e-books. But what is the most efficient way for independent publishers to navigate the many logistical hurdles [...] As the market for tablet devices and dedicated e-readers rapidly evolves, publishers are facing new opportunities and demand for enhanced e-books. But what is the most efficient way for independent publishers to navigate the many logistical hurdles involved – from securing and managing rights, to engaging with technical and creative specialists, and finding the right digital distribution partners? When does it make sense to engage outside contractors, and when to build the books in-house? This panel of experts, moderated by journalist, professor and digital strategy consultant Charlotte Abbott, share some models that are currently in play, and guiding principles for indie houses positioning themselves for the future. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/cross-platform-mobile-publishing/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/cross-platform-mobile-publishing/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:07:37 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=652 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/cross-platform-mobile-publishing/feed/ 0 0:53:47 The landscape is rapidly changing. 2009 was Apple’s year. 2010 was Google’s year. What’s next? Today, it’s not enough to develop an app for Apple. It would be like only selling your title on Amazon. Publishers can achieve a [...] The landscape is rapidly changing. 2009 was Apple’s year. 2010 was Google’s year. What’s next? Today, it’s not enough to develop an app for Apple. It would be like only selling your title on Amazon. Publishers can achieve a diverse hedge in mobile by thinking in terms of series, brands and platforms. Until recently, mobile was largely used as a marketing tool for print publishers. Now, apps are generating real revenue for those publishers that are nimble and understand the market and some of its rules and guidelines. Mobile technology allows publishers to go beyond an enhanced reading experience and adapt their content to create a true user experience. By thinking in terms of multimedia content, publishers can leverage their assets to take advantage of the capabilities of today’s devices and the strengths of mobile: personalization, customization, social networking tools, and features. This podcast episode features Chris McKenney and Sanj Kharbanda. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/2011-bea-middle-grade-editors-buzz/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/2011-bea-middle-grade-editors-buzz/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:24:50 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=650 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/2011-bea-middle-grade-editors-buzz/feed/ 0 0:59:05 Insightful and passionate, this intimate editorial exchange will provide you with an editor’s perspective on some of the Fall’s new Middle School discoveries and potential breakouts. This video features Liesa Abrams, Executive Editor, Simon & S[...] Insightful and passionate, this intimate editorial exchange will provide you with an editor’s perspective on some of the Fall’s new Middle School discoveries and potential breakouts. This video features Liesa Abrams, Executive Editor, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing with Lisa McMann’s The Unwanteds; Donna Bray, VP & Co-Publisher, Balzer + Bray with Colin Meloy’s Wildwood; Lisa A. Sandell, Executive Editor, Scholastic Press with Matthew Kirby’s Icefall; Jennifer Besser, VP and Publisher, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers with Maile Meloy’s Apothecary; and Jim Thomas, Editorial Dir., Random House Children’s Books with N.D. Wilson’s The Ashtown Burials #1: The Dragons Tooth. Insights, Video rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-digital-market-and-the-ya-audience/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-digital-market-and-the-ya-audience/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:20:26 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=651 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/the-digital-market-and-the-ya-audience/feed/ 0 0:56:07 The recently released Bowker/PubTrack survey tells us that there is a correlation between the YA audience’s use of social media and their consumption of digital books. Listen in to a discussion exploring how booksellers can leverage this info[...] The recently released Bowker/PubTrack survey tells us that there is a correlation between the YA audience’s use of social media and their consumption of digital books. Listen in to a discussion exploring how booksellers can leverage this information to connect with their YA customers. This session featured Jacob Lewis, Figment.com; Meghan Dietsche Goel, BookPeople; and David Levithan, Executive Editorial Director, Scholastic. The moderator was Kristen McLean, Consultant to the ABC Children’s Group at ABA. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/why-e-books-in-spanish-in-the-us/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/why-e-books-in-spanish-in-the-us/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:13:26 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=649 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/08/why-e-books-in-spanish-in-the-us/feed/ 0 1:16:08 America Reads Spanish, together with Publishing Perspectives, organized a panel of book industry leaders to discuss “Why e-books in Spanish in the US and how to make them available to readers” during Book Expo America 2011. Moderating th[...] America Reads Spanish, together with Publishing Perspectives, organized a panel of book industry leaders to discuss “Why e-books in Spanish in the US and how to make them available to readers” during Book Expo America 2011. Moderating the panel was Ed Nawotka, Editor in Chief of Publishing Perspectives. Joining Nawotka were Patricia Arancibia, Manager, International Content – Digital Products, Barnes & Noble; Jason Baumann, Coordinator of World Languages and Collection Assessment, The New York Public Library; Peter Brantley, Director of Bookserver, Internet Archive; Angela Carreño, Head of Collection Development at the New York University; Arantza Larrauri, CEO, Libranda; Silvia Matute, Director, General Books Division, Santillana USA Publishing; and Arantxa Mellado, CEO, Ediciona. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/06/aba-e-books-201/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/06/aba-e-books-201/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:04:42 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=644 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/06/aba-e-books-201/feed/ 0 1:26:25 If you are actively selling, marketing, or promoting e-books, creating events around them, or otherwise interacting with your community through e-books, this podcast episode is for you! Listen in for the latest updates on Google eBooks, e-readers, [...] If you are actively selling, marketing, or promoting e-books, creating events around them, or otherwise interacting with your community through e-books, this podcast episode is for you! Listen in for the latest updates on Google eBooks, e-readers, and apps, and how to sell digital. This session was co-presented by Matt Norcross, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, an ABA member bookseller; and Matt Supko, a member of ABA staff. Audio, Insights rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/the-report-of-my-death-was-exaggerated/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/the-report-of-my-death-was-exaggerated/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:47:46 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=642 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/the-report-of-my-death-was-exaggerated/feed/ 0 0:52:53 Print books are still most publishers’ bread and butter. With all the buzz around apps, ebooks and digital, find out how these publishers are investing more than ever in print to ensure books stay relevant and captivate a multi-media audience that i[...] Print books are still most publishers’ bread and butter. With all the buzz around apps, ebooks and digital, find out how these publishers are investing more than ever in print to ensure books stay relevant and captivate a multi-media audience that is used to digital content. Moderated by Gerry Donaghy, head buyer at Powell’s, who gives additional insight into consumers’ feedback around print, the session includes panelists from Lonely Planet, Chronicle Books and Workman. These publishers discuss their R&D findings, print products that incorporate and/or reflect a digital experience, and the challenges of competing with free content online. rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/nancy-pearl-unshelved-again/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/nancy-pearl-unshelved-again/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:36:14 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=640 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/02/nancy-pearl-unshelved-again/feed/ 0 0:53:07 Librarian of the Year Nancy Pearl returns to the hot seat for another round of hard-hitting questions from Unshelved creators Gene Ambaum and Bill Barnes. Last year, before a standing-room only crowd, Nancy disclosed her secret love for hunky UPS d[...] Librarian of the Year Nancy Pearl returns to the hot seat for another round of hard-hitting questions from Unshelved creators Gene Ambaum and Bill Barnes. Last year, before a standing-room only crowd, Nancy disclosed her secret love for hunky UPS delivery man Wade. What new scandals were unveiled this year? Listen in to a fun and insightful visit with this beloved library icon. Audio, Audio, Insights, Librarian rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/2011-the-heard-word/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/2011-the-heard-word/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:08:57 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=639 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/2011-the-heard-word/feed/ 1 0:59:55 This tea, which was hosted by the Audio Publishers Association, featured celebrated authors discussing their current and upcoming books and audiobooks, as well as other related projects. The 2011 installment of this venerable BEA event was hosted b[...] This tea, which was hosted by the Audio Publishers Association, featured celebrated authors discussing their current and upcoming books and audiobooks, as well as other related projects. The 2011 installment of this venerable BEA event was hosted by Star Jones, an attorney, television personality, former prosecutor, political insider, philanthropist, author and lecturer, who has worked in television for over twenty years. Jones was joined on the panel by Tony Horwitz, Brad Meltzer, and Karin Slaughter. rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/hot-fall-book-club-titles/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/hot-fall-book-club-titles/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:34:51 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=635 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/06/01/hot-fall-book-club-titles/feed/ 0 1:32:14 Everyone loves book clubs! Listen in to learn about the books that these publishers have earmarked as the 30 hottest book club titles for fall. This podcast is perfect for booksellers, librarians and book club leaders who want to know what’s coming [...] Everyone loves book clubs! Listen in to learn about the books that these publishers have earmarked as the 30 hottest book club titles for fall. This podcast is perfect for booksellers, librarians and book club leaders who want to know what’s coming that will appeal to this key market segment. This panel featured Ina Stern, Algonquin; Melissa Glowski, Hachette Book Group; Jennifer Hart, Harper Perennial & Harper Paperbacks; Carla Gray, Houghton Mifflin; Bryan Christian, Hyperion; Talia Sherer, Macmillan; Patrick Nolan, Penguin Putnam; Jane von Mehren, Random House; Michael Croy, Simon & Schuster; and Amy Cherry, W.W. Norton. Carol Fitzgerald, ReadingGroupGuides.com and President of The BookReportNetwork.com, served as moderator. Audio, Audio, Authors rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/insight-stages-john-lithgow/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/insight-stages-john-lithgow/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:39:43 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=634 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/insight-stages-john-lithgow/feed/ 0 0:28:44 This Insight Stage event features actor and author John Lithgow. Lithgow discusses the genesis of his upcoming memoir Drama: An Actor’s Education. This Insight Stage event features actor and author John Lithgow. Lithgow discusses the genesis of his upcoming memoir Drama: An Actor’s Education. rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/aba-e-books-101/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/aba-e-books-101/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:16:30 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=633 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/aba-e-books-101/feed/ 0 1:14:46 Are you lost in the e-book woods? You are not alone! Listen in to this beginner-level discussion about the rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Len Vlahos, ABA Chief Operating Officer, speaks to booksellers who need basic answers about what e-b[...] Are you lost in the e-book woods? You are not alone! Listen in to this beginner-level discussion about the rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Len Vlahos, ABA Chief Operating Officer, speaks to booksellers who need basic answers about what e-books are, how they are used, and why they matter. rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/the-worlds-next-big-super-markets/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/the-worlds-next-big-super-markets/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:44:28 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=632 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/31/the-worlds-next-big-super-markets/feed/ 0 1:00:22 The BRIC countries are among the fastest growing economies in the world with publishing playing a vital role. From trade to STM to education, they offer vast opportunities for American publishers not all of them obvious. In this BookExpo podcast epi[...] The BRIC countries are among the fastest growing economies in the world with publishing playing a vital role. From trade to STM to education, they offer vast opportunities for American publishers not all of them obvious. In this BookExpo podcast episode industry experts share their knowledge of how to best work with these fast growing markets. This panel was moderated by Ed Nawotka, Editor-in-Chief, Publishing Perspectives. Nawatka was joined by Miriam Gabbai, P.T. Rajasekharan, and Wang Xin. rob@burstmarketing.com no no http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/29/2011-ya-editors-buzz/ http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/29/2011-ya-editors-buzz/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 18:09:51 +0000 BEA http://bookexpocast.com/?p=629 Read More...]]> http://bookbliss.com/2011/05/29/2011-ya-editors-buzz/feed/ 1 0:44:31 Insightful and passionate, this intimate editorial exchange will provide you with an editor’s perspective on some of the Fall’s new YA discoveries and potential breakouts. This event featured Courtney Bongiolatti, Editor, Simon & Schuster Child[...] Insightful and passionate, this intimate editorial exchange will provide you with an editor’s perspective on some of the Fall’s new YA discoveries and potential breakouts. This event featured Courtney Bongiolatti, Editor, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing with Michelle Hodkin’s Unbecoming of Mara Dyer; Margret Raymo, Sr. Executive Editor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt with Joe Schreiber’s Au Revoir Crazy European Chick; Alvina Ling, Executive Editor, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers with Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone; Susan Chang, Sr. Editor, Starscape Tor / Macmillan with Bill Willingham’s Down The Mysterly River; and Erica Sussman, Sr. Editor, HarperCollins Children’s Books with Leigh Fallon’s The Carrier of The Mark. Authors, Video, Video, YA rob@burstmarketing.com no no