It seems like everyday a new digital tool is created for the book industry. This panel looks at three of the most significant: ecatalogues, egalleys and video.
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How will current business models, organizational structures and job descriptions change to meet the demands of a new way of doing business?
In this interactive session, we examine the explosive growth of enhanced e-books and book apps and the new storytelling techniques now available.
Sarah Hilderley shares the best practices that can make content accessible to people with reading disabilities.
Laura Hazard Owen gives us a feel for the e-single landscape. Learn about the major players so far, their business models, the products and the trends.
As publishers get deeper into digital, accessible data is not a niche but an imperative.
Jon Ingold discusses what games are, why they work, and what makes for a good one. Watch this video to learn how gaming can help publishers (and other players) bring their content to the market.
Liz Ross tells us how publishers and booksellers can use geolocal marketing to redefine the path to purchase.
Neelan Choksi will highlight the lessons learned after launching Stanza.
Neil De Young and Mike Smith share what the transition to the IDPF epub standard has been like for Hachette as well as a wider view of the current ePub landscape.
Mike O’Connor discusses the tools book publishers need to adapt in this new environment and the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of new business models.
Susan Danziger (DailyLit discusses her experience with different business models, including sponsorships, advertising, and paid books.