The IPG Podcast

After a lively session from Extinction Rebellion co-founder Clare Farrell at the IPG's Autumn Conference, this episode of the IPG Podcast continues the debate about sustainability in publishing. Edward Milford, founder of environmental publisher Earthscan, is our guest as we discuss the industry's environmental impacts and ways to reduce them.

With the Frankfurt Book Fair fast approaching, this episode of the IPG Podcast features rights expert Lynette Owen, who has been attending for nearly 50 years. She has advice for making the most of all that the fair has to offer, and shares a few tips for Book Fair survival.

This episode of the IPG Podcast hears about Firsty’s latest service Glassboxx, a solution to support independent publishers with direct to consumer web sales. Firsty’s Finn Kirkland discusses the opportunities, advantages and challenges of direct routes to market, and how Glassboxx can help.

This episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Gerard O'Hare of the Bookseller, the magazine, digital news service and events organiser for the book trade. Gerard talks about the various ways to connect with retailers via the Bookseller, including through its popular Buyer's Guides, and shares a few tips for effective promotion on a shoestring.

With audio downloads, streaming and subscriptions continuing to surge, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Videl Bar-Kar of audiobook and ebook services provider Bookwire. Videl updates us on the latest audio trends and shares advice for publishers looking to make the most of this exciting market—and how Bookwire can help.

With crowdfunding an increasingly popular model for publishing books, this episode of the IPG Podcast takes a look at one example of it with the help of Robert Ashton, an IPG member with experience in both writing and publishing. Robert explains the background to his latest project and offers advice for crowdfunding and other types of collaborative publishing.

With the audiobook market booming, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to James Faktor of USound about ways for publishers and authors to make a start in producing and distributing content. As well as sharing advice for keeping costs down, James looks ahead to the IPG's 2019 Autumn Conference, where he will be a guest speaker.

This episode of the IPG Podcast features Tim Davies of Westchester Publishing Services, an outsourcing partner to many IPG members and an exhibitor at our 2019 Autumn Conference on Tuesday 17 September. Tim introduces Westchester and shares some advice for successful outsourcing, as well as his thoughts on independent publishing in the UK at the moment.

This episode of the IPG Podcast features a chat with Samantha Galbraith of Jellyfish Solutions and its sister creative agency 21Six, exhibitors at our 2019 Autumn Conference. As well as sharing advice about print management, Samantha offers some top tips for effective social media marketing.

With new technology sweeping publishing, this episode of the IPG Podcast talks to Julie Willis of project management specialist Swales & Willis about its impact on editorial and production processes. Julie also discusses the forthcoming IPG Autumn Conference.