BISG WEBCAST:
Understanding the Impact of Independent Publishers on the U.S. Book Market
Thursday, July 22, 20101:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Download the PowerPoint slides (SlideShare) Download the FREE video recording (available until 07/22/11)Presentation description:
The relative ease of publication enabled by advances in digital printing has opened the field for many self publishers and small independents. While the output of these publishers is sometimes dismissed as insignificant in the traditional landscape, there are indisputable success stories (e.g., Eragon, The Christmas Box). Perhaps more importantly, a larger number of independent publishers are achieving quiet success in niche subject areas not yet explored by major publishers.In this webinar, Jamie Carter (Operations Manager, Publisher Alley) presented sales trends and other data related to the output of independent publishers in the Baker & Taylor wholesale channel. Popular subject areas were revealed, both by title count and units sold. In addition, Jamie discussed the market areas (retail, library, etc.) most receptive to independent publisher output. Finally, Florrie Binford-Kichler (President, Independent Book Publishers Association) described cases where she's witnessed indie pub success and described the most common paths to achievement among IBPA members.
Both traditional and independent publishers had much to take away from this session.
Speaker bios:
Jamie CarterOperations Manager
Publisher Alley: A Division of Baker & Taylor
Jamie Carter began her career in acquisitions at Arcadia Publishing, where she helped to grow the company's list from a handful of titles to several hundred over three years. Beginning in 1999, she worked as an analyst for a commercial web design company, documenting website needs and information flow. For 6+ years before joining Baker & Taylor (B&T), Jamie served as manufacturing buyer at Heinemann, now a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt company. Today, Jamie is operations manager for Publisher Alley, an online tool for analysis of book sales through B&T. She also serves on the board of Bookbuilders of Boston, a regional professional network covering all aspects of the book industry.
Florrie Binford-KichlerPresident
Independent Book Publishers Association & Patria Press
Florrie Binford Kichler is President of Patria Press, Inc., the publisher of the award-winning Young Patriots Series for children. A 17-year veteran of the publishing industry, Florrie has presented programs at more than 30 conferences and book festivals. Selected national media that has featured Florrie include C-Span 2's Book TV, Pages, the National Book Review magazine and American Airlines American Way flight magazine.
In addition, Florrie is President of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). In addition, she is a member of the Children's Book Council. She serves on the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Women's MBA Board of Advisors, and the ACLU of Indiana Foundation Board. Florrie earned a BA in English and French and an MBA from Indiana University and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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