January 29, 2024 Edition

Amplify Marketing Services releases free Amazon Year in Review for Book Publishers

Amplify Marketing Services has released a 2023 Amazon Year-in-Review for Book Publishers that documents the changes on Amazon that impacted book buying, selling, and advertising. It is available in two formats: an infographic and a 2-page PDF which contains more details. Both contain hyperlinks to sources and both are free with no email required to access.

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Early-bird registration available until March 8 for ECPA Leadership Summit

Early bird registration is available for the upcoming ECPA Leadership Summit, for management teams in Christian publishing, until March 8.  ECPA will celebrate its 50th year as an association at the event held April 30 to May 1 at the Hilton Rosemont at Chicago O’Hare. ECPA members are encouraged to register their management teams to strategize, learn, and network with other publishing leaders. (Deeper discounts offered for multiple attendees.)  Speakers include: Russell Moore, Kathryn Scanland, Claude Atcho, Michelle Sanchez, Aubrey Sampson, Madeleine Lambert, Stan Jantz, and more.

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Friesens offers guidelines for which press is best 

Friesens has just released an article detailing the differences between offset and digital printing, and how to determine which press is best for your next project.

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ECPA welcomes nine companies as new members and affiliates

The ECPA board of directors recently voted in and welcomed the following companies as ECPA members, associates, and affiliates:

• Edit Resource represents dozens of experienced independent writers and editors to the Christian publishing industry.
• The Grandview Group provides publishers tools, technology, and training to engage their target audience and elevate their impact.
• Infinity Concepts is a brand communications agency specializing in crafting strategic and innovative marketing communications programs to the Christian community.
• Iron Hill Press equips Christ-followers with biblically sound, Gospel-centered resources that helps them grow deeper in their knowledge of God.
• Kingery Printing Company, an innovative family-owned company since 1968 with two locations, combines the best people with today’s latest print technology.
• Kingstone Media publishes Christian and educational comic books, as well as produces animation and motion pictures.
• The Lutheran Braille Workers is the largest provider of free Christian materials in braille and specialized large print. It also produces and distributes hymnals, Bible studies and devotional materials in multiple languages.
• Regular Baptist Press exists to glorify God by providing church resources that are true to God’s Word and encourage maturity in Christ.
• Sophia Institute Press publishes many Christian authors and distributes over one million influential books internationally each year.

ECPA presents Gold and Bronze Milestone Sales Awards

ECPA recently presented Gold and Bronze Milestone Sales Awards for:

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (WaterBrook) for 500,000 sold (Gold Award)
• Immerse: Messiah, Tyndale House Publishers & Institute for Bible Reading (Tyndale House Publishers) for 100,000 sold (Bronze Award)