Digital publishing tool provider Aquafadas has had an ongoing relationship with Kobo's digital content consumption platform for quite some time, but news came out today that the partnership just got better. Aquafadas initially released its Cloud Authoring tool as a streamlined process for publishers looking to make their digital magazines and newspapers even better for readers … [Read more...] about Kobo, Aquafadas Launch Innovative Digital Magazine Publishing Tools
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Kobo is Considering a New Social eBook Club
Kobo has slowed down their torrential pace of international expansion and is now focusing on software and hardware development. The company has received a dramatic influx of new customers, due to them taking over Sony's entire eBook business in North America, Europe and Australia. Â Could a virtual book club be next on Kobo's agenda?A new survey has been dispatched to select … [Read more...] about Kobo is Considering a New Social eBook Club
Kobo Teams Up with Mcdonalds UK for Happy Meal eBooks
Kobo has just signed a digital distribution deal with Mcdonalds UK for free eBooks available in Happy Meals. As part of the Secret Seven promotion parents will be able to redeem coupons for free eBooks.The promotion will center around childrens books by author Enid Blyton’s ‘Secret Seven’, published by Hodder Children’s Books, will be running for five weeks in McDonald’s … [Read more...] about Kobo Teams Up with Mcdonalds UK for Happy Meal eBooks
Kobo Mini e-Reader Officially Discontinued
In 2012 Kobo released their first five inch e-reader, the Kobo Mini. This was the first time the Canadian based company deviated from the standard six inch screen size to a five inch model. This allowed it to be more lightweight and pocket friendly to carry it on the go. According to the Kobo website and various retail partners it seems to be officially discontinued.The … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini e-Reader Officially Discontinued
Breaking: Kobo Makes Organizational Changes in Toronto
Kobo is based in Toronto Canada and the company today axed over 60 jobs. They also reshuffled existing employees into different departments in a bid to refocus on e-readers and their line of apps. Currently Kobo employees over 500 people worldwide, from executives to agents.In a statement today to Good e-Reader, Kobo said "To focus resources on innovation, partners, and … [Read more...] about Breaking: Kobo Makes Organizational Changes in Toronto
Kobo Touch Available for Free in the Philippines
Customers in the Philippines will now have access to the Kobo Touch via Smart Communications. Starting today the Kobo Touch is available will be given away for free to subscribers of their new data plans.Available under Plan 499, the Kobo Touch e-Reader will come bundled with 30 Internet hours every month via the Smart Bro Pocket WiFi, delivering up to 7.2 Mbps of download … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Available for Free in the Philippines
Kobo Enhances their Content Delivery Network
Kobo has just signed a new deal with Hibernia CDN to boister the performance of their global eBook network. This will basically speed up browsing the companies online bookstore and syncing data from the Kobo servers to your ereader or tablet.HiberniaCDN is now available in Kobo's over 190 points of presence spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. … [Read more...] about Kobo Enhances their Content Delivery Network
Did Apple, B&N and Kobo Miss the Boat on Comixology?
Comixology is the largest digital comics distribution platform on iOS, Android and Windows 8. The company has been going strong since 2007 and their technology powers the reading apps from Marvel, DC, Archie, and has every single comic and graphic novel of the Walking Dead. Last week, Amazon announced they acquired Comixology. This did not really surprise anyone who keeps tabs … [Read more...] about Did Apple, B&N and Kobo Miss the Boat on Comixology?
UK eBook Lending Program a Success for Libraries, Publishers
A recent program for UK libraries to lend ebooks has been considered not only a success for institutions and patrons, but also for publishers given the number of click through sales that resulted from borrows. The report, given at a panel at the London Book Fair this week, was from the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) president Janene Cox.The program, launched on March … [Read more...] about UK eBook Lending Program a Success for Libraries, Publishers
Michael Tamblyn Promoted to President of Kobo
Michael Tamblyn has been the Chief Content Officer of Kobo forever. He is primarily responsible for publisher relationships, sales, industry relations and has spearheaded various initiatives such as the Magazine and Kids Store. Today, Michael has been appointed President and Chief Content Officer  of Kobo.Michael have now have an expanded role to play in Kobo's overall … [Read more...] about Michael Tamblyn Promoted to President of Kobo
Sony Sends Out Email about Transferring eBooks to Kobo
Sony has sent out the first batch of emails that instruct customers on transferring their library of purchased content to Kobo. The process is relatively simple, you have to register for a Kobo account and click on the Getting Started Link. It will scan your library and begin uploading your books to the Kobo account. The only books that will not transfer are books that Kobo … [Read more...] about Sony Sends Out Email about Transferring eBooks to Kobo
Dora the Explorer and 250 Nickelodeon eBooks Available at Kobo
Kobo has inked a deal with Nickelodeon Publishing to bring popular properties into a digital format. More than 250 top eBook titles from iconic children’s series including Bubble Guppies, Blue’s Clues, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now available via Kobo.Kobo launched their Kids store late last year. It … [Read more...] about Dora the Explorer and 250 Nickelodeon eBooks Available at Kobo
Kobo Starts to put a Priority on Customer Service
Kobo has never had a stellar customer service record when it comes to support for their digital bookstore or their line of tablets and e-readers. This is starting to change as the Canadian based company is putting a heavy priority on developing new technologies and changing the way they go about solving customer issues.International expansion has been the primary focus at … [Read more...] about Kobo Starts to put a Priority on Customer Service