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April 30 to MAY 1, Chicago

Expert Hall

We are grateful for the support of these sponsors that make this event possible for our industry. Please learn about their expertise and plan to meet with them during the event!

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Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of ebooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 150 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Mexico and the USA, who take care of more than 2,500 publishers in the fields of ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution”, launched in 2019, has delivered, analysed and marketed around 800,000 ebooks and 200,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire GmbH also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. In 2019, the audiobook production solution “We Audiobook You” (WAY) bagged the business the first “Digital Publishing Award” in the field of B2B solutions. Bookwire GmbH is managed by its founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann, and has branches in Barcelona, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the "Digital Hub" in Dortmund. bookwire.net

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Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition. Circana.com

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Firebrand Group—a collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, and Supadu— provides leading software and services to help publishers achieve success. Firebrand Group is owned by Media Do International Inc. (MD-i), the US-based subsidiary of Japan’s Media Do Co., Ltd, one of the largest ebook distribution companies in the world. For more information, visit firebrandtech.com. For more information on Media Do’s services and corporate divisions, visit mediado.jp/english.

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Ingram Content Group Inc. is the world’s largest and most trusted distributor of physical and digital content. Thousands of publishers, retailers, and libraries worldwide use our best-of-class digital, audio, print, print-on-demand, inventory management, wholesale and full-service distribution programs to realize the full business potential of books. IngramContent.com

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Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is a leading provider of expert distribution services for innovative publishers of print and ebooks, and provides other client services ranging from advertising, pre-publication consultation, and PR to trade show promotion, marketing and digital support. With an emphasis on targeted selling of both front and backlist titles in all channels, IPG gives publishers broader reach into more markets, including general trade, academic, children's, Spanish and gift. IPGbook.com

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knk Software develops and markets knkPublishing – the only Microsoft certified publishing software in the world. knk combines classical ERP functions (financial accounting, order to cash, inventory) of Microsoft Dynamics with publishing industry specific functions such as rights & royalties, editorial, production, and metadata management. We also offer a full suite of customer engagement tools that includes CRM, marketing automation, and event management. knk helps publishers and media companies use the latest, future-proof technology to grow and optimize their processes and successfully reach out to new target groups. knk has over 450 publishing customers globally and is proud to count many religious publishers among them. knk combines the strengths of a business consultancy and the solution expertise of a software house.
We’re “Much More Than Software.”
Contact Alan Hirsch, Regional Director of Sales, [email protected].
knkpublishingsoftware.com/religious-publications

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For 160 years, Lakeside Book Company has been innovating the printing industry. Today, our organization includes Phoenix Color and Marquis Book Printing, enabling us to provide the most comprehensive book manufacturing solutions in the industry, under one roof! We work with publishers of every size on everything from book printing, components, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution – all from one powerful partnership. Books are our passion. To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. And every hand that helped build it. It’s how we craft memorable books for readers around the world. We're here to meet your book printing needs and keep the world reading. LakesideBookCompany.com

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Headquartered in France with over 600 employees and 52 years’ experience, Nord Compo is one of the top providers of prepress and digital services to book publishers worldwide. Through a combination of scale, proprietary technology, and decades of experience, we offer publishers of all sizes custom solutions designed to save money and increase efficiency while substantially reducing the prepress production cycle time. Our core competencies include typesetting, editorial, digital book creation, audiobook production, book design and recovery of out-of-print books. We are a leader in supplying high quality accessible epubs. In addition to working with some of the biggest names in publishing, such as as Hachette, Elsevier, Sourcebooks, Ingram, Wolters-Kluwer and Overdrive, we work with many Christian publishers including InterVarsity Press, Gateway Publishing, Ligonier Ministries, New Reformation, Lifeway, Bible League, Church Publishing and many more. In summary, for most publishers, working with Nord Compo will reduce costs, increase overall quality and efficiency, and reduce prepress production time. NordCompo.com

General Sponsors

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Advantage helps you market, sell and distribute your books and ebooks, offering the flexibility to sell them as one-shots, in continuity programs, as repeat orders, as part of book clubs and series or standing orders. Advantage capabilities also include managing digital subscriptions, entitlements, magazines, product bundles, memberships, events, payments, telemarketing and customer service. Advantage offers an integrated eCommerce platform (powerful shopping cart, self-service portal, landing page design tool), and its vast API and extensibility framework means Advantage can seamlessly integrate with other applications in your ecosystem. Advantage provides powerful promotion management, affinity programs, flexible premium management and comprehensive billing options to help grow your business. And you will have access to our exceptional customer service tools, including upselling, cross-selling and retention. AdvantageCS.com

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Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) is a leading provider of economical services and solutions to Christian and other book publishers, with a robust reach to Christian booksellers, ABA, trade, and other book markets. BTPS services include full-service sales and distribution, POD book manufacturing and inventory management, and third-party logistics. As a division of Baker & Taylor, BTPS serves Christian client publishers who also benefit from their position as a major supplier of public libraries as well as their relationship with suppliers of educational institutions. For more information, please contact Randy McKenzie ([email protected]) or visit btpubservices.com.

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The Bethany Press name has been synonymous with quality and service for over 65 years as a trusted book manufacturer serving Christian publishers. Our commitment to the advancement of the Gospel through Christian books is evidenced by the fact that serving Christian publishers is our top priority. Our partnership with Anchor Distributors offers publishers and ministries an efficient print and distribution solution that can lower their cost of doing business. We also own ChristianPrint.com, a quick turn commercial printing service offering publishers, ministries, churches, and individuals online ordering for business cards, brochures, booklets, sell sheets, banners, and much more. BethanyPress.com

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Bookstat is the only real-time subscription service tracking sales of eBooks, audiobooks and online sales of physical print books at the title level. Bookstat's transparency allows subscribers to view accumulated pre-orders for unreleased titles—allowing unprecedented analysis for publishers. bookstat.com

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At Friesens, we help others share their best story with the world. Any printer can put ink on paper, but the employee-owners at Friesens are committed to the craft of building amazing books. As an employee-owned business, we are committed to our customers, our employees and reinvesting in our operations. We serve the needs of publishers across North America using the latest equipment and technologies to produce stunning, world-class books. Friesens employee-owners are ready to serve you with the passion and commitment that only an owner can provide. Our company has been in business for 117 years and we’ve never been more excited about the future! friesens.com

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Kingery Printing Company is an innovative, family-owned and operated company dedicated to the power and reliability of print. Built on the cornerstones of integrity, craftsmanship, and customer service, Kingery has been a trusted partner for over fifty-five years. Since 1968, Kingery Printing has blazed new trails and established itself as an industry leader, with the best employees utilizing the latest technologies in our two central Illinois facilities. Our diversified platform—offering soft-cover binding ranging from pocket- to tabloid-sized—provides impeccable results in everything from short-run digital projects all the way through long-run web jobs. Kingery will continue providing solutions to today’s challenges, evolving and growing to provide a partnership our clients can always count on. kingeryprinting.com

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Royalties are stressful, risky and time consuming. With MetaComet®, publishers eliminate these issues. MetaComet helps automate all 4 phases of The Royalty Management Lifecycle™: managing contracts, aggregating sales from multiple sources and currencies, generating accruals and reports, and distributing statements and payments. Authors have access to their statements online and with our partners, even payments can be fully automated. Getting up and running is quick and easy with our MetaGoLive® process. MetaComet offers a special discount to ECPA members: Get your first two months of software licensing for free. Please contact us at https://metacomet.com/contact/, or visit www.metacomet.com to learn more.

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RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 25,000 clients, including 92% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 29 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact. RRD Asia combines innovation, technology and extensive industry knowledge to deliver book, bible and packaging solutions for our Publishers. Our customer service and integrated supply chain solutions make RRD an industry leader in the Religious market.
https://elibrary.rrd.com.cn/biblesandreligiousbooks/

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Thomson Reuters Core Publishing Solutions provides end-to-end Book Printing, Warehouse and Fulfillment solutions for publishers of all sizes. Digital and offset print solutions (1C / 2C and 4C digital) with case bound, perfect bound and Smythe sewn binding options available. The books are produced using state-of-the-art equipment which provides publishers with high quality books at a cost-effective price. Located in Eagan, MN (a suburb of Minneapolis) Core Publishing Solutions has been producing books for over 150 years. CorePublishingSolutions.com

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Versa Press is a family-owned business located in East Peoria, Illinois. We are a leading manufacturer of trade, religious, educational, medical, university, and commercial publications. Throughout our history, we have provided exceptional value and customer service through our experienced staff and their superior printing craftsmanship. We’re your book publishing partner for: unmatched quality with on-time delivery; state-of-the-art equipment; 1c, 2c, or 4c sheet-fed, offset printing; in-house paperback and hardcover binding; 1-day delivery to many major distributors; and eco-friendly commitment. versapress.com

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Woodland Group has been providing innovative logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain management services since 1988. Today, we are one of the largest privately owned global logistics businesses in the UK, with offices located in US, China & Europe, coupled with Trusted Partners strategically positioned throughout the globe. We have been consistently recognized for our supply chain excellence, dedication to customer service and innovative approach. We work across a broad range of industry sectors to bring our customers a personalized solution built from a robust and proven set of core services. Sustainability is central to all our solutions which is why Woodland Online also houses our Carbon Calculator, providing you with the CO2 emissions generated on every shipment handled by Woodland. Over the years, our people have earned a reputation for being reliable, honest, hard-working, solutions-driven, and fast to react. Strongly guided by our values, we pride ourselves on being easy to do business with, cutting through the noise to find effective solutions that facilitate easy processes for Woodlanders and clients alike. We are honest with one another and our clients; We are not afraid to discuss issues and won’t promise anything we cannot deliver. We know that to truly make a difference we need to deliver excellence consistently. Big enough to handle, small enough to care. We Care, We Connect, We Deliver. WoodlandGroup.com

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