Printing strategies
The IPG Podcast
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 pros and cons of printing in the UK and overseas, and about the impact of the pandemic on print and publishing.
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Efficient rights
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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 impact of the pandemic and lockdown on the rights sector.
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Book promotions in lockdown
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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 trends in consumer behaviour for publishers to follow, Wade shares ideas for improving publishers' engagement with readers and increasing the visibility of content online.
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Sustainability: a publisher's view
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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 discusses the environmental impacts of print, production, travel and more, and suggests what publishers can do individually and collectively to address this urgent issue.
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Managing rights
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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 efficient collection, storage and communication of contracts and rights, and considers the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the trading of rights.
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Nielsen Book and commerce during coronavirus
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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 affected by lockdown, and explains what Nielsen Book can do to help.
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Offshoring in publishing
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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 and benefits of outsourcing tasks like copyediting and XML, how to make the most of supplier relationships, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.
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Pre-press and Westchester Publishing Services
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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 outsourcing and the long-term impact that the coronavirus lockdown might have on publishers' working patterns.
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HR in lockdown with Inspired Selection
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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 including furloughing, communication and supporting the wellbeing of staff, and looks ahead to the time when publishers can start returning to the office.
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Publishing systems and Deanta
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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 how systems can help every publisher and offers tips for making the most of them.
info_outlineThis 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 impact of the pandemic and lockdown on the rights sector.