February 5, 2024 Edition
Industry News
ECPA unveils new website at ECPA.org
Over the weekend, ECPA launched a new design upgrade to its website at ECPA.org. Honoring its 50th anniversary, the site features testimonials and partner ads – while offering a concise presentation of its mission: to support the Christian publishing industry through networking, information, and advocacy programs. “Relooking at our site gave us the opportunity to celebrate how we’ve supported our members and mission for 50 years,” stated ECPA president and CEO Jeff Crosby.
The Parable Group unveils State of Christian Retail Report
Parable Group has released its highly anticipated 2024 State of Christian Retail report, a comprehensive analysis providing invaluable insights into the current climate of the Christian retailing industry. Titled "Beyond the Shelves," this report draws on robust data from more than 200 U.S. Christian bookstores, representing an impressive $84 million in sales, 2.26 million consumer receipts, and extensive nationwide survey results.
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ECPA Leadership Summit sessions to focus on AI opportunities and challenges
Publishing is no stranger to the AI conversation with new challenges and opportunities in the daily news. ECPA will present three strategic conversations on AI at its upcoming Leadership Summit, held April 30-May 1 in Chicago:
– Plenary with Madeleine Lambert (Originality.ai): Navigating the Future of Publishing in the Uncharted Era of AI
– Panel with AI & legal experts: The Promise, Peril, & Practice of Generative AI in Content Creation & Publishing
– Breakout session with industry experts using AI in their work: Successfully Utilizing AI Tools in Your Editorial, Design and Other Publishing Work
To learn more about the program and speakers, visit ECPALeadership.org. Early bird registration discounts for publishing teams and member vendors, available until March 8.
Staff Announcements
Allison Carter promoted to Senior Publicity Director for W Publishing Group
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is pleased to announce the promotion of Allison Carter to the position of Senior Publicity Director. In her new role, Carter will oversee the publicity efforts for W Publishing Group, a leading provider of inspirational and Christian books.
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IPG announces reorganization of its global management team
In its commitment to further refine its shared services model, Independent Publishers Group (IPG) has announced the reorganization of its global management team. IPG has appointed Tim McCall as its new VP of Sales.
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knk Software appoints Michael Fox as Vice President of Operations
knk Software, a leading provider of software solutions for publishers and media houses, announces the appointment of Michael Fox as their Vice President of Operations.
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Product News
Matthew West releases his sixth book, “My Story, Your Glory”
Author and multi-award-winning artist and songwriter Matthew West will release "My Story, Your Glory," his sixth book, on March 19, 2024 (K-LOVE Books). He wrote this 30-day devotional to help guide readers to discover how God’s love can rewrite our stories and explore how God’s glory redeems every chapter of our lives.
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Hodder Faith to release brand new Hodder Bible Commentary Series in July
Hodder Faith, a division of UK’s Hodder & Stoughton, will release The Hodder Bible Commentary, a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. The first four volumes in the series—Acts, Mark, Luke, and Ecclesiastes—will be published by Hodder Faith on July 16, 2024.
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Faith Words releases two titles this week by Joyce Meyer and Marian Jordan Ellis
- Faith Words will release “Pathway to Success” (February 6) by Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Her new book shows readers how to realign their perspective on success to conform with God’s vision for the kind of life that brings us true purpose and lasting joy. More
- Also releasing on February 6 is “Garden to Garden” by founder of This Redeemed Life Ministry Marian Jordan Ellis, in which readers discover how God moved through human history—from the garden of Eden to the promise of eternity—to restore us to His presence. More
Other News
- ECPA members can post summer intern openings for free on Career Center
- APA announces 2024 Audie Award Finalists: Tyndale House makes short list
- Big Idea and Kingstone Studios partner for LARRYBOY theatrical release
- BISG webinar on Feb 6: Today's Global Shipping Market
- Germany's Bookwire Acquires Bookrepublic's Distribution Business
- European Publishers Praise New EU AI Law
- Amazon Turns $2.7 Billion Loss in 2022 to a Profit of $30 Billion in 2023
- Vivendi to put divisions including Hachette, on stock market
- Spain's Book Publishers Report on Their 2023 Reading Market
