April 28 to 29, 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!
Premium Sponsors
Firebrand Group is a global collection of companies—including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, and Supadu—that provides comprehensive technology solutions to nurture book publisher success. Firebrand Technologies offers a variety of publishing-centric solutions and services—Title Management tracks titles from pre-acquisition through production, marketing, and sales; Eloquence on Demand is the industry gold standard for metadata and asset distribution; Eloquence on Alert is a powerful online retail compliance auditing tool; Flywheel identifies hidden opportunities for driving backlist sales at the right times; FlightDeck is the most advanced EPUB validation and testing tool available. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals, while Booktrovert (powered by NetGalley) drives discovery and sales by supporting publishers' consumer marketing efforts. Supadu is the global, leading provider of website and direct-to-consumer eCommerce solutions for trade and academic publishers, and university presses. The Firebrand Group is owned by Media Do International Inc., one of the world's largest ebook distribution companies.
GPS Group is a book manufacturer located in Central Europe. With more than 400 clients all over the world, we serve the publishing community with high quality colour cased hardbacks, paperbacks, flexi-bound books, and board books. With in-house facilities for sewn and PUR perfect binding, casing in, saddle-stitching, laminating, spot UV varnish, foil blocking, debossing/embossing, die cutting, paperbacks with flaps, shrink-wrapping, and packing, we control the process from start to finish. We deliver books to all major distribution centres in the US. gpsgroup.eu
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.” knkpublishingsoftware.com/religious-publications
Lakeside Book Company is the premier book manufacturing company in North America that helps publishers print, store, and sell their books. We have a rich, 160‑year legacy of innovation and crafting quality books enjoyed by readers around the world. Curiosity is in our DNA, driving us to deliver the most comprehensive book manufacturing capabilities in the industry! We partner with publishers of every size to provide end‑to‑end solutions, including manufacturing, sales and marketing, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services. Books are our passion. To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. And every hand that helped create it. We're ready to help you create beautiful books that elevate the reader’s experience. Visit us at: LakesideBookCompany.com
With 50 years’ experience serving Christian and secular publishers, Nord Compo is one of the top providers of prepress, editorial, digital, audiobook and book design services worldwide. Through a combination of scale, proprietary technology and decades of experience, Nord Compo offers publishers of all sizes custom solutions designed to save money and increase efficiency while substantially reducing the prepress production cycle. Headquartered in France with over 500 employees worldwide, Nord Compo provides end-to-end composition, editorial, digital, design. audiobook creation and recovery of out-of-print book services to some of the biggest names in publishing, including Hachette, Elsevier, Pottermore, Sourcebooks, Springer, Ingram, Wolters-Kluwer, University of Hawaii Press, OverDrive and Practising Law Institute, as well as many smaller publishers. We work with many Christian publishers including InterVarsity Press, The Voice of the Martyrs, Bible League International, New Growth Press, Iron Hills Press, Ligonier Ministries, New Reformation, Lifeway, William Carey Publishing, Church Publishing, and many more. Our Nordsoft tech division specializes in automated SaaS platforms for high efficiency composition and digital work as well as offering B2C white-labeled platforms for publishers to interact directly with consumers. 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
The Bethany Press name has been synonymous with quality and service for over 70 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. Plus, our partnership with Anchor Distributors offers publishers and ministries an efficient print and distribution solution that can lower their cost of doing business. BethanyPress.com
Award-winning FrontGate Media is the leading marketing agency and media group specializing in the faith and family audience. With a 20+ year track record of success, we serve publishers and authors as “Your Gateway to the Christian Audience.” FrontGate’s full-service agency and media group has been trusted with over 5,000 campaigns, providing Faith-based market Strategy Development, Public Relations, Social Media & Marketing, Media Buying, Emmy Award-winning Video Production, and other Creative Services. FrontGate’s own Digital Network also provides reach to 10 Million UMV, 20 Million Email Subscribers, and Millions more Social Followers each month. Founded in 2001, FrontGate has repeatedly been honored in the Internet Advertising Competition and the WebAwards. The company plays a key role in the success of for-profit and non-profit organizations seeking faith-based and family-friendly audiences. Contact Chief Engagement Officer Scott Shuford at 949-429-1000 or [email protected].
FrontGateMedia.com
The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. Streamline your book marketing and global reach with Ingram ID, the one-stop platform for publishers to advertise, track, and connect with target readers through Google, Facebook, Instagram, emails, and more. Use code ECPA25 at checkout for 10% off of all Ingram ID campaigns. IngramContent.com
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
MetaComet® software helps publishers maximize rights revenue and minimize the time and stress of royalty management. MetaComet® Rights keeps all your current rights availability, opportunities, and revenue information at your fingertips, so you can spend less time tracking your rights and more time selling. Royalty Tracker® and Sales Aggregator 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 through the Royalty Portal, and with our partners, even payments can be fully automated. Getting up and running is quick and easy with our proven MetaGoLive® process. MetaComet offers a special discount to ECPA members: Get your first two months of software licensing for free, plus 20% off the setup costs. Please contact us at https://metacomet.com/contact/ or visit www.metacomet.com to learn more.
Thomson Reuters Core Print Solutions stands as the authority in book printing, combining over a century of expertise with cutting-edge technology to empower publishers to print with confidence, speed, and scale. We are committed to building long-term partnerships, understanding individual needs, and delivering unparalleled performance through comprehensive, tailored services. We’re ready to print the next chapter with you. To learn more about how Core Print Solutions can add exceptional value to your next print run:
visit us at core-print-solutions.com or email us at [email protected].