There are a number of great organizations working hard to fight illiteracy, a plague that still affects nearly one out of every five people on the planet, and two-thirds of all women. But there's a disturbing social issue that in some ways is even more heartbreaking: individuals who have the ability to read but still lack the access to a book. Kobo has decided to fight that … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches Book-Centric Social Responsibility Programs
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How often do consumers upgrade their e-reader?
Every year Amazon and Kobo release new flagship e-readers and they all enjoy heavy promotion online. Every major online news agency reviews and recommends their preferred pick and it's easy to get lost in the hype. There is not very much raw data available when it comes to people upgrading their existing e-reader to a new model. A few weeks ago we conducted some research and … [Read more...] about How often do consumers upgrade their e-reader?
Kobo is developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader
Kobo is actively developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader called the Kobo Aura One. This new device will be ideal for reading e-books, manga and digital newspapers. The Kobo Aura One will have a competitive advantage in most countries where it will be sold in local bookstores. It will provide a larger screen than the Amazon Kindle Oasis or the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight … [Read more...] about Kobo is developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader
Here are the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winners
Over the course of the last two years Kobo has orchestrated an e-book writing contest that is only available to indie authors. The Toronto company wants to put the spotlight on the Canadian writing scene and promote their titles all over the world. Today, Kobo has just announced the winners of their Emerging Writer contest. Winners of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize The … [Read more...] about Here are the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winners
Industry Experts Accuse Kobo of Being Predatory Vultures
Kobo has been selling e-reader and e-books since 2010 and has gradually expanded their business all over the world. They partner with bookstores to sell their hardware where people are buying print and they also offer white label solutions to companies like Waterstone's. Industry experts have accused Kobo of being predatory vultures, waiting for e-book companies to go out of … [Read more...] about Industry Experts Accuse Kobo of Being Predatory Vultures
Kobo Releases A New Canadian e-Book Report
Every year Kobo releases a series of reading reports that looks at the reading habits of Canadians. They have found that 50% of Kobo’s Canadian digital booklovers have read at least one thriller or mystery, and 20% read these books almost to the exclusion of all else. Here are a few highlights showcasing how booklovers engage with the genre, drawn from Kobo’s reading … [Read more...] about Kobo Releases A New Canadian e-Book Report
How will we be reading in the future?
Michael Tamblyn has been at Kobo since the very beginning and he has seen the rise of the e-book industry and has some ideas on what the future of reading might entail. 1. Easily. We want everything related to reading to be easy, frictionless, even relaxing. What you’re reading doesn’t have to be easy, but whether it’s escape or information, reading is an enjoyable act. … [Read more...] about How will we be reading in the future?
Kobo is now selling eBooks and e-Readers in Turkey
Kobo has expanded into Turkey and have partnered with D&R to sell a number of e-reader models in-store and online. D&R offers a localized eBookstore built with Turkish readers in mind, offering 15,000 Turkish language eBooks, within a global catalog of 4.7 million eBooks. "Kobo's commitment towards its readers has created a distinguished reading experience among its … [Read more...] about Kobo is now selling eBooks and e-Readers in Turkey
Women represent 75% of the most active digital readers
The most active digital readers are women who are aged 45 and older and they spend on average 30 minutes per day reading on their Kobo e-reader. This is not surprising considering If you take a look at the iBooks top 100 authors you will notice that 64% are written by women. Meanwhile at Amazon, 56% of the top 100 bestsellers are women and Publishers Weekly top 25 has been … [Read more...] about Women represent 75% of the most active digital readers
Kobo is recommending these services to indie authors
Kobo knows that there is a large demographic of writers that are not very tech savvy. Writing your book is the first step, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome, such as finding an editor, cover artist or just getting your table of contents formatted correctly. To this end, Kobo has just posted a list of recommended services for anyone wanting to self-publishing with Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo is recommending these services to indie authors