July 19, 2021 Edition

ECPA to host Legal Update webinar on August 3rd for members

While the world navigated challenges imposed by the pandemic, significant developments emerged in the laws and legal practices affecting publishing. A panel of industry legal experts will discuss recent legal developments and best practices for publishers in a free webinar for ECPA members on August 3 at 10 am CT. Industry attorney Brian Flagler will moderate a panel discussion with a group of experienced Christian publishing lawyers: Janet Stiven of Moody Bible, Mike Bzozowski of HarperCollins Christian, and Craig Gipson of Flagler Law Group, who will share their observations on important legal developments and the practical strategies they have implemented to successfully protect their clients.  REGISTER

The ECPA FOCUS series will include two other webinars:
>> DEI in Christian Publishing | August 12 | REGISTER
>> Navigating the Supply Chain Crisis | August 19 | REGISTER

Image Comics joins Independent Publishers Group

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to add Image Comics, the third largest comics publisher in the United States, to their growing list of digitally distributed comics and graphic novel publishing partners beginning on July 1.  More on IPG.

ECPA welcomes Industry Affiliate

AdvantageCS provides marketing and order management software with an integrated eCommerce platform for managing orders for eBooks, books, products, book clubs and other continuity series, packages/bundles, and subscriptions to content and periodicals. Advantage also manages digital wallet payments, provides powerful customer care and self-service capabilities and manages the financials and reporting to enable growth.  More on Advantage