Francesca Oddo-Budinoff joins Macmillan in the central marketing department as director, marketing strategy.
Princeton University Press Launches Direct Digital Sales
Princeton University Press has partnered with Glassboxx for direct-to-consumer sales of ebooks and audiobooks on its website and via the PUP app. Previously, only print editions were available to consumers directly. The press is also working to publish its backlist titles in audio. “We are dedicated to putting readers first in everything we do, a mission rooted in inclusivity, by giving them the opportunity to read in the format of their choice,” PUP director of marketing and sales Katie Hope said in a release. “As we looked to serve our readers by adding e-books and audiobooks to our existing print […]
HarperCollins To Distribute Usborne
UK-based children’s publisher Usborne will use Harper Collins to handle all US trade sales, distribution, and warehousing, starting February 1. The partnership begins with the Fall 2023 season and backlist distribution will “ramp up over time.” Harper Collins president and ceo Brian Murray said in a release: “We are delighted to partner with Usborne to sell into the US trade market. We’ve worked with Usborne for many years in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and the UK, and know first-hand how their mix of creativity, extraordinary care, and fierce determination has made them one of the world’s leading children’s publishers. […]
People 11/11
At Harlequin, Bess Braswell becomes senior publishing director of Canary Street Press. She will continue to manage Inkyard Press as well.
Best of: Book of the Month
Book of the Month announced their Book of the Year, as voted on by members, as Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
People 11/10
Jordan Bishop has joined Random House Children's as an associate, digital marketing. She was previously a communications & marketing coordinator at Purpose Driven Publishing. Sarah Reck has been promoted assistant director, digital marketing. Debra DeFord Minerva has been promoted to senior copy editor.