ByteDance is the parent company of Tik-Tok and they are trying to expand their business model into different verticales, such as enterprise software and distance learning. The company has just invested $170 million into China’s largest e-book readers and publishers, Zhangyue.Zhangyue operates an app where 170 million users read novels, magazines and anime and listen to … [Read more...] about ByteDance is investing in ebooks
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Amazon Alexa has a new book recommendation system
Amazon Alexa has added some new functionality to discover new ebooks. Now, customers can simply say “Alexa, what should I read next?” to get a book recommendation based on personalized, top-selling or trending books from over 20 million Audible, Kindle or print titles. The conversational experience allows customers to ask for specific genres or authors, listen to book … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa has a new book recommendation system
Google Play Books implements 70% commission on ebook sales
Google Play Books is changing their commission structure for publishers and self-published authors. The ebook revenue split has been increased to 70% in 60+ countries. For many publishers, this new revenue split has already gone into effect. Publishers that did not accept our updated Terms of Service (ToS) from June 2019 will need to log into their Partner Account and accept … [Read more...] about Google Play Books implements 70% commission on ebook sales
eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
Over the course of the global pandemic, ebook sales have been soaring. In August, 2020, US digital revenues were up 18.2% for the month as compared to August of 2019 for a total of $101.7 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebooks were up 14.8%, coming in at $754.8 million for the first eight months of 2020. Notably, revenues in the Children’s and YA category saw a 59.4% jump … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Major publishers in the Netherlands are certainly not risk adverse and unlimited audiobook, ebook and digital magazine services are thriving. There are all sorts of options for people to pay a low monthly fee and get access to a ton of content. Today, we are going to look at all of the various options and what value proposition they offer.BlendleThis company operates an … [Read more...] about The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Scribd launched an advertising campaign in Mexico
Scribd is bullish on the Mexican market, since they launched a localized reading experience last October. Now, the company is doubling-down on their expansion efforts their first international advertising campaign, created in partnership with Wunderman Thompson Mexico.The Infinite Door To Your Curiosity” campaign empowers consumers to explore their curiosity and discover … [Read more...] about Scribd launched an advertising campaign in Mexico
7 E-Books That Might Inspire Students to Become Writers
Inspiration to create can come from various places and mediums, but books are one of the most powerful ones. There is nothing like being compelled by a storyline with relatable characters. And even if it is a non-fiction, it still can be an inspiring read.And some novels are designed to make you think, “maybe I should start writing myself.” Whether you want to be a fiction … [Read more...] about 7 E-Books That Might Inspire Students to Become Writers
Playster has gone bankrupt
Playster was an unlimited streaming platform for audiobooks and ebooks and the company has gone bankrupt. They have removed their apps from Apple and Google Android, the website has been shut down and it looks like it is over. There are reports that customers who did not cancel their subscription are continuing to be billed and there is no way to actually stop the … [Read more...] about Playster has gone bankrupt
Ebook revenue increased by 25% in July 2020
Ebook revenue in the United States are up 25.0% for the month of July 2020 as compared to July 2019 and the format generated $103.7 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebooks were up 14.2%, coming in at $652.9 million for the first seven months of 2020. Notably, ebook revenues in the Children’s and YA category saw a 76.4% jump during the month, coming in at $11.6 million. On a … [Read more...] about Ebook revenue increased by 25% in July 2020
Buy print and get a free ebook? Bundling will never happen
Ever since ebooks became popular in 2007, with the release of the 1st generation Amazon Kindle, major publishers have been actively digitizing their front and backlist titles. When the Barnes and Noble Nook and Kobo e-readers came around a few years later, they had massive bookstores on their e-readers, that allowed customers to buy them in their pajamas. Various companies have … [Read more...] about Buy print and get a free ebook? Bundling will never happen
Canadian Publishers are focusing on audiobooks and ebooks
Canadian publishers are focusing on digitizing their backlist and frontlist when it comes to audiobook and ebook production. In 2019 91% of all publishers are involved in ebook production and 55% have converted their backlist to the ebook format, while 74% release front-list ebook titles, in conjunction with print. Publishers are also embracing the public library, as an avenue … [Read more...] about Canadian Publishers are focusing on audiobooks and ebooks
