Klopotek Publishing Radio (Klopotek, Luna Tang, Dwayne Parris)

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: April O’Leary (Founder of O’Leary Publishing)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

One of the most common scenarios in traditional publishing is publishers do branding and marketing for authors and their upcoming works. But what if authors come in new and do not have an existing audience? 

April O’Leary offers one possible solution with her unique entrepreneurial path. As the founder of O’Leary Publishing, author of six books, host of the I’m Booked Podcast and a TED-style event Booked Naples, she says it all started when she saw “the power of having a book” and realized how a book can work as a tool to build up personal brands. 

She hosts authors on her podcast, gets them on stage for speaking and video-taping, and develops elevator talks for them – by all means getting authors trained and confident of talking about their works in front of the camera and behind the mic. She learned her way of publishing through her hands-on practice – what her authors really need and how to meet this need. 

For more valuable resources and information about O'Leary Publishing, you can check out their recent live events on teaching publishing and writing, watch The Booked Naples Speaker Series, follow the I’m Booked Podcast, or download the free publishing guide provided by O’Leary Publishing – The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You Will Hear**

Guest: Thad McIlroy (Principal of The Future of Publishing)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) 

In this episode, guest Thad McIlroy joins us from San Francisco and shares his research and insights on how AI is striking the revolution to book publishing and how we should look at it. 

The conversation gets started with Thad telling us about his background as a publishing analyst, journalist, author, consultant, and how his career path gets intertwined with both technology and publishing. He then illustrates how AI is making a huge influence on editorial, production, and other publishing processes, meanwhile explaining why this impact is going to be more intersected and profound. Subsequently, he talks about his new research – Book Publishing Startups in the U.S. 2022, a report charts how more than 1,300 publishing ventures have performed over the past 15 years, which data is included, and how to use this rich resource on publishing innovation. When asked about messages he wants to convey through this report, he says, “being optimistic, [as] there has never been a more exciting and better time to be in the book publishing industry.”

We are pleased to provide links to the articles, publications, and reports covered in this interview for interested listeners to learn more: AI Is About to Turn Book Publishing Upside-Down (The Publishers Weekly article on AI), AI Comes to Audiobooks (The Publishers Weekly article on AI & audiobooks), Book Publishing Startups in the U.S. 2022 (the report on publishing startups), Book Publishing Startups Database Access. For more about Thad’s writings and publications on technology and publishing, please go visit the website of his book The Metadata Handbook, his website The Future of Publishing, and the site of Publishing Technology Partners.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Karen M. Phillips (Executive Director and Publisher of Words Without Borders)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Getting curious about prose composed by a writer from a distant land in an endangered language? With Words Without Borders, this kind of literary adventure might be just one click away.

The guest for this month is Karen M. Phillips. As Executive Director and Publisher of Words Without Borders, she joins us on the occasion of WWB's 20th anniversary, and explains to us how WWB is founded, evolves, and establishes a bridge to writers from 142 countries, translated from 136 languages and counting.

She also shares with us the endeavors that WWB has made to expand access to international writing, create a space for indigenous languages to survive and thrive, as well as bring authentic global literature into classrooms through their education programs.

Subscribe to the free newsletter from Words Without Borders to be the first to hear about exciting new international literature there. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You’ll Hear**

Guests: 

          Brian O’Leary (Executive Director of Book Industry Study Group, BISG)

            Graham Bell (Executive Director of EDItEUR)

Co-hosts:

           Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

           Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this 30-minute interview, Brian O’Leary and Graham Bell explained fundamental and important concepts in publishing standards - metadata, XML, ONIX, ISBN, BIC, BISAC, and THEMA. 

They answered questions that publishers are likely interested – best practices for using these publishing standards, how BISG and EDItEUR have been supporting publishing industries nationally and internationally, why a migration to ONIX 3.0 is highly suggestive, and how the standards are evolving to keep up to the ever-changing needs of supply chain, rights trade, and the whole industry. 

Reach out by emailing info@bisg.org to get to know more about BISG’s webinars and extended programs. Details on upcoming events is available on bisg.org.

Details about EDItEUR’s specialized training are available from editeur.org. EDItEUR can be contacted via info@editeur.org.

We would like to hear from you: tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business during these challenging times on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You Will Hear**

Guests: Ingrid Skrede (Co-Founder & CMO at Ludenso); 

Harald Manheim (Co-Founder & CTO at Ludenso)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Ludenso is an educational technology company located in Norway. This time, two co-founders Ingrid Skrede (Chief Marketing Officer) and Harald Manheim (Chief Technology Officer) join us from Oslo and bring us some fresh information about augmented reality (AR), education, publishing, and more important: what we can achieve when we integrate the three of them together. 

Ingrid firstly explains the meaning of Ludenso and how the name ties into the company. Harald illustrates what AR is and how it’s been put to use in technology, education, gaming, and many other fields. They then share valuable insights from the perspectives of research, production, and relevance to the metaverse. Hopefully, their efforts in reshaping the learning process with the power of AR and publishing can be inspiring to you as well.

For more information about AR, education, publishing, and how we can do more with the three of them, please visit the website https://www.ludenso.com/.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Carlo Carrenho (Head of International Business Development at StreetLib)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Services Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

This month, Luna and Dwayne talk with Carlo Carrenho about audiobook markets and subscription models in Sweden and other Nordic countries. As the sales of audiobooks surpass that of print books for the first time in the Swedish market, Carlo discusses the contributing factors for the popularity of audiobooks in that country, as well as how Sweden has been embracing the subscription model – from audiobooks to car-washing and even coffee subscribing. 

He also reflects how the Swedish audiobook platforms took roots nationally in Scandinavia and eventually flourished internationally. In the end, Carlo shares with us how the publishing landscape has been developing in Brazil and what he hopes to accomplish with ReBoot Books. 

For more information about Carlo Carrenho (@carrenho) and his work, please visit the website of StreetLib, as well as the website of Reboot Books.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Elizabeth Scarpelli (Director of University of Cincinnati Press)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this episode, director of University of Cincinnati Press Elizabeth Scarpelli shares how the press has taken a unique path to publish by repositioning its relationship with the university, creating a new type of authorship, as well as making deep use of open access and innovative publishing methods.

The University of Cincinnati Press has kindly provided links to the two open-access books mentioned in this episode: Exploring the Architecture of Place in America’s Farmers Markets and Bicycling Through Paradise: Historical Tours Around Cincinnati. You are welcome to read, review, and share. 

For more of their published works, please visit the website of University of Cincinnati Press, Manifold (their open access platform), Journals at UC, or subscribe to their monthly newsletter.

Tell  us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Scott Hoffman (CEO of International Literary Properties)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Purchasing rights of music works as a means of investment – as Michael Jackson did to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog, is not a novel concept in the music publishing industry, yet in the book publishing world where people are reluctant to part with their copyrights, this concept still remains fresh and rarely-touched. 

Scott Hoffman and his team at ILP (International Literary Properties) not only think about it, but they also act on it. He tells us in the conversation how ILP was founded, how it works in partnership with various parties (publishers, authors, and literary agents), and how it has established its position in the value-added chain. With extensive real cases, he explains to us the ways that ILP makes long-term investments in literary estates (especially on backlists) and how they maximize the value of these time-honored works, as well as how these practices make ILP a meaningful complement to the value-added chain in rights management.

For more information about ILP, the authors, and the great works it represents, please visit internationalliteraryproperties.com. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Michael Cairns (CEO & Founder of Information Media Partners)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this episode, Michael Cairns shares his experience as a consultant helping content-centric business owners transform their businesses and improve their technology. He talks about his passion for figuring out problems and setting out a roadmap to solve them.  Michael also shares his thoughts on how he sees the publishing model and media businesses transforming and evolving during the pandemic and post-pandemic era. 

The annual publishing technology market survey published by Information Media Partners, Publishing Technology Market Report – 2021, has been released. This report covers over 200 software and services companies supporting global publishers and content owners. Find out more details here. For more information about Michael and his work, please visit Information Media Partners.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopoteksoftwaresolution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Eric Obenauf (Co-founder and Editorial Director of Two Dollar Radio)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Klopotek Publishing Radio is proud to dedicate this episode to the millions of independent publishers, independent bookstores, and the people who are wholeheartedly dedicated to running their own small publishing business.

Our guest Eric Obenauf is Co-founder and Editorial Director of Two Dollar Radio, a publisher who refuses to crimp any of their books to convention but only produces the ones that are “too loud to ignore." 

The conversation begins with Eric sharing his entrepreneurial experience - how Two Dollar Radio launched, evolved, and how it has grown into a multi-award-winning publishing house with both local and national acclaim. Eric then comments on the increased corporate consolidation in the industry and the impact of the global pandemic on small publishers. He also talks about how his family-run brick-and-mortar, as well as his multi-functional bookstore Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, took root and made their names in the local community through books, publishing, events, mentorship programs, and catering services.

Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you'll be more aware of where to get your next favorite read and pay more attention to those equivalently great books that are away from the spotlight of mainstream media.

For more bold works of literary merit and more adventurous, original, and highly creative reads, please visit Two Dollar Radio and Two Dollar Radio Headquarters.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

(This bonus episode is recorded in German language.)

Guest: Julia Reckel (Project Manager at Carl Hanser Verlag)

Moderator: Petra Steinfeld ( Director at Klopotek)

Moderator: Barbara Bruels ( Head of Domain TEP at Klopotek)

Optimization project at one of our first customers: "Is system usage optimal and how can users generate added value for themselves?"

With the upgrade to version 11 of our Classic Line, many users at Hanser were better introduced to the use of Klopotek software.  

Since then, the concrete added value and the high relevance of well-maintained data have been particularly apparent in the generation of individual flyers, internal documents, and lists from Klopotek at the push of a button - with broad acceptance.  

Also on the agenda are title metadata in XML structure that transforms into previews or HTML pages in InDesign.

Many of the optimization issues raised in this interview regarding our Classic Line have already been taken into account and solved in the implementation of our STREAM apps.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Sarah Russo (Founder of Page One Media)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

For many authors and independent publishers, book publicity and marketing is always a huge arena hard to measure and predict: whether to hire a publicist for a forthcoming book, how much to invest, and what the return can be expected. 

In this episode, Sarah Russo, founder of Page One Media, joins us and answers a few critical FAQs from authors and independent publishers regarding book publicity and marketing strategies. 

Sarah talks about the work scope of a (freelance) book publicist, the timeline of a complete book publicity campaign, the collaboration between author, publisher, and book publicist, as well as how the emerging new media has been impacting how books get promoted and creating more opportunities for book selling.

You can learn more about book publicity and services from the website of Page One Media. Its blog section also offers a lot of valuable advice for authors and independent publishers.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Pam French (Executive Director of Binc Foundation)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Services Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

The guest on this episode is Pam French, Executive Director of Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation – the only nonprofit in the US dedicated to assisting booksellers and comic shop employees in need. Pam brings us stories about how Binc, through charitable programs, helps bookstore owners, booksellers, and comic store workers who are in emergent financial needs.

Pam shares with us how Binc comes into being in the beginning, how Binc provides help and support to bookstore employees and comic retailers who face hardship, as well as the impact of the assistance on individuals, families, and the bookstore community as a whole.

Learn more about Binc and the great work they have done from their website, where more useful details are available – requesting assistance, making a donation to Binc to spread love and kindness, and any questions you might have.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution and technology innovations & events from Klopotek, please write to info@klopotek.com.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Kevin Hamric (Vice President of Publishing Sales at VIZ Media)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In the episode of this month, we are joined by Kevin Hamric, Vice President of Publishing Sales at VIZ Media, and this time, our conversation revolves around the publishing and marketing of manga and anime. 

Kevin starts with sharing his insights on why manga, as a unique form of comics originating from Japan, has become so popular in the U.S.He then introduces to us how these Japanese publications are made available to an English audience, takes us through how these mangas from Japan have sold in the U.S. in recent years, and concludes by sharing some anecdotes about manga fans, manga community, and manga creators. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Susanne Althoff (Journalist and Professor at Emerson College)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Journalist, professor, and author of Launching While Female: Smashing the System That Holds Women Entrepreneurs Back Susanne Althoff joins us to talk about women’s entrepreneurship in the publishing industry.  Listen to Susanne share findings from her extensive research on the challenges faced by women and nonbinary entrepreneurs, especially those of color. Susanne also lays out practical ways to achieve a more inclusive, equitable, and successful entrepreneurial landscape.

For more information about Susanne’s work and research, please visit her website susannealthoff.com and follow her on Twitter @SusanneAlthoff.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Sherri Aldis (Chief of United Nations Publications, Department of Global Communications)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In the 12th episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio, Luna and Dwayne talk to Sherri Aldis, Chief of United Nations Publications, about Sustainability, and how publishers and individuals can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sherri starts the conversation by sharing her international life journey and publishing experience, then reflects on the contributions that the entire publishing industry has made in achieving the SDGs. She also explains fundamental concepts, opportunities, and specific actions that publishers and individuals should know and follow to ensure a more sustainable future for all. 

Additionally, she deeply analyzes the close relationship between the entire publishing industry supply chain and sustainability, and calls on publishers and everyone to think more about how and what to publish, how to improve the accessibility of content, what we can read to learn more, and how to change our daily habits to make them more sustainable. 

For more information about the SDGs, please visit the UN website for the 17 Goals to Transform Our World and the UN-iLibrary. You are also welcome to read further on climate change in preparation for COP26, or the SDG Publishers Compact, and follow @unpublications on social media.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter ( @Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Bodour Al Qasimi(President of International Publishers Association)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In the 10th episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio, Bodour Al Qasimi, the first president from the Arab world in the 125-year history of the International Publishers Association (IPA) and the second female president of IPA, comes to our show and talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in publishing, in particular, the advancement of women in publishing, and the role that PublisHer takes in moving that conversation forward. 

She also talks about the Kalimat Group and how that stemmed from a conversation with her daughter. Listen to Bodour share her passion for reading, her journey of publishing from Middle East to Global, and the literacy initiatives taken by her involvement in these organizations. 

For more information about Bodour and her work, please visit kalimatgroup.ae for Kalimat Group, and Womeninpublishing.org for PublisHer. Visit internationalpublishers.org for more information about IPA and the important work they are doing around the world.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

Welcome to the first episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio!

As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re here staying connected with each other, sharing your stories and our stories about publishing, providing you with a fresh interpretation of publishing trends, advanced technical support, and publishing solutions.

**Who You’ll Hear**

Guest: Javier Celaya (CEO and founder of Dosdoce.com, the Head of the Spanish Markets at Podimo, a leading European podcast streaming platform)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Business Consultant at Klopotek)

Javier Celaya, who just ended his panel at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2020 last week, came to our show with his new perspectives and in-depth analysis of the modern audio world. 

In this talk, he analyzed the evolution and upcoming growth of audiobooks and podcasts worldwide, illustrated how the audio content subscription and streaming services are transforming the publishing sector business models, uncovered who the audio users and subscribers are, and especially explained how the lockdown changed our reading and consumption behavior, then how publishers could do to adapt to the changes and transfer them to opportunities. 

We’d like to hear from you: tell us what’s going on with your publishing projects or business during these challenging times on Twitter ( @Klopotek_AG ) or LinkedIn – or just email info@klopotek.com. For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to cloud@klopotek.com, or contact consultant Dwayne Parris at d.parris@klopotek.com, or George Logan, VP Sales & Marketing, Klopotek North America, at g.logan@klopotek.com. Please also visit the official website of Klopotek: www.klopotek.com. We’d be thrilled if you’d like to register to receive emails from us (not more than 5 per year) on our technology innovations & events. 

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Holger Ehling (Director of Holger Ehling Media)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

The guest for this episode is Holger Ehling, a journalist, author, and active organizer of specialist conferences and cultural events.

Holger shares with us how reading and writing plants in him a seed for exploring the undiscovered world, and how his work and passion take him on a global journey, from Germany, Africa, Latin America, England, Portugal to Spain. Recounting his work with the Frankfurt Book Fair and many specialist events he develops over the decades, he looks back how the bookfair has evolved, and how these events reshape his perspectives on cultural understanding, writing, and publishing. He also talks about how the idea of “Pocket” (a book series he edits) comes into being and presents us with a brief but vivid intro to the fascinating cultures he sees in England, Portugal, and Spain.

For more information about Holger’s books, projects, and his most recent book “History of Spain”, please visit Holger Ehling Media. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Lattelle Solomon Reaves (Director of Diversity at Pearson)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

This month’s Klopotek Publishing Radio features Lattelle Solomon Reaves, a global DEI leader with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry. Currently, she is the Director of Diversity at Pearson, responsible for driving the implementation of programs, policies, and systems to foster diversity for internal and external stakeholders. Before joining Pearson, Lattelle served as the Program Manager for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Wiley.

The conversation starts with Lattelle sharing some details of her career path and how photography becomes her personal passion and then moves on to illustrate her corporate communication role. She explains why EDI matters, tells us where publishing is headed from where we are, and sheds some light upon her unique approach to diversity and inclusion. More than that, she also speaks about workplace equity, the importance of a sense of belonging, how she changes the narrative, finally, how we can all work together for achieving a better-represented publishing community.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Esther Allen (Writer, translator. Professor at City University of New York)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Translation has long been an indispensable part of the world of publishing and literature.

In this episode, we are joined by Esther Allen, writer, translator, and a professor at City University of New York.

The conversation begins with Esther recounting how she crossed her line with Spanish and French in her early childhood and youthful years. She then explains to us, from the perspective of a literary scholar, the linguistic landscape in the context of globalization, the dynamics of English and other dominant languages, and the importance of language legacy and linguistic diversity. Many interesting topics are sprinkled throughout: the difficulty of transplanting humor to another language, the “terminal speakers” of an endangered language, how a language becomes an “invasive species,” and why and how to attribute value to a language we don’t speak, etc. 

For more information about Esther and her translation work, please visit her website. If you'd like to go further into the world of translation, check out the 24 programs available through the online conference Translating the Future, which Esther co-curated with Allison Markin Powell at the Center for the Humanities at the City University of New York Graduate Center. And to enjoy a cornucopia of translated writing from across the globe, you're warmly invited to visit Words Without Borders.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You’ll Hear**

Guest: Robert Baensch (President of the Baensch International Group Ltd, with a focus on international publishing, start-up, and turnaround management. He is currently the Editor for the Publishing Research Quarterly  journal.)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

To venture into a new market and to confront a new culture can be thrilling and adventurous at the same time. This is especially true when west meets east.

Since he first came to China, Robert Baensch has been building bridges for foreign publishers to expand their business there for more than twenty years. 

In this episode, he talks about the country of China, demographics, book publishing, bookselling, and rights trading in China, shares his experience and insights on how to be a “positive thinker” and to “achieve the impossible.”

We’d like to hear from you: tell us what’s going on with your publishing projects or business during these challenging times on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Kimberly Peticolas (Literary Agent at Rudy Agency; Independent Publishing Consultant)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

There is no doubt that literary agents have long played a vital role in the publishing world – they are the experts helping authors navigate the industry, they know how to more effectively pitch your proposal to a particular editor, and most importantly, they represent you to get you the best possible deal on the negotiation table.

In this episode, agent Kimberly Peticolas sits down with us and talks about all aspects of literary agency. The conversation begins with stories of her career transition – how she went from being an independent publishing consultant to a literary agent. She then outlines the responsibility scope of a literary agent, how an agent could guide authors through publishing processes with a traditional publisher, and how to find the right partnership with your agents. In the end, she shares insights on a new author-publisher partnership model in the contract negotiation stage, as well as provides valuable advice for authors on manuscript submission.

To get to know more about Rudy Agency and the books and projects it represents, please visit the website https://www.rudyagency.com/. For more information about Kim’s editorial and publishing business consulting services, please visit https://www.kimpeticolas.com/.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You’ll Hear**

Guest: Bradley Metrock (CEO of Project Voice)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

The guest for this month is Bradley Metrock, CEO of Project Voice and General Partner of Project Voice Capital Partners, who joins us to discuss the ins and outs of voice technology. 

Bradley starts with sharing how his personal and professional experience revolves around voice technology, AI, and publishing, then makes an in-depth analysis of how the emergence and rise of voice technology and voice AI has been making a revolutionary impact on publishing and various industries.

In the end, Bradley recommends two events that voice AI and publishing practitioners would never want to miss out: Project Voice 2022 (April 25-28, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tennessee) and Digital Book World 2023 (Jan 16-18, 2023, in NYC). For more cutting-edge voice tech, please visit Project Voice and listen to his podcast This Week in Voice. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Dr. Ruediger Wischenbart (Founder of Content & Consulting)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

We are pleased to have Ruediger Wischenbart of Content & Consulting join us to talk about change and innovation in the global book industry. With years of experience in researching the global publishing industry, Ruediger in this episode shares his insights and interesting accounts of how the publishing landscape has evolved and where he sees it heading in the future.  He is also a key player in the Reboot Books initiative. 

In addition, the latest Digital Consumer Book Barometer 2021, written by Ruediger Wischenbart and Michaela Anna Fleischhacker, was just released in June. This report provides statistics and analysis on ebooks and audiobooks sales in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. You can download it for free from here.

For more information about Ruediger Wischenbart and his work, please visit Content & Consulting and Reboot Books, or follow him on Twitter @wischenbart. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Kris Kliemann (President of Kliemann & Company.  Chair of Rights Committee, Book Industry Study Group, BISG)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this episode, Kris Kliemann shared her knowledge of publishing from a rights management point of view and her views on the state of rights management from a wide range of perspectives. She talked about the need for standards in rights trading to improve the experience for all parties involved, explained the rights landscape by mapping where it used to be, what is happening now, and plans for the way forward in rights management, and she also talked about her work with BISG to prove the value of having good rights management system.

Kris can be contacted by her company email: kliemannandco@gmail.com. To learn more about the work of the BISG Rights Committee, reach out by emailing info@bisg.org. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Jacks Thomas (Guest Director at BolognaBookPlus, Bologna Children’s Book Fair; Director of The London Book Fair from 2013 to 2020)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this episode, Jacks Thomas talked about her unique career journey from studying French at university to holding key positions at The London Book Fair and BolgnaBookPlus. She shared with us why diversity is a critical consideration in her philosophy, what a successful book fair should be like in her eyes, the digitalization of book fairs under the pandemic, as well as her thoughts on publishing, multi-cultures, education, and everything you know and don't know about book fairs. 

 Reach out by emailing bolognabookplus@bolognafiere.it to get to know about publishing conferences, exhibits, and training programs on Bologna Children’s Book Fair, or sign up for BCBF news to stay up-to-date with the latest news about BCBF.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business during these challenging times on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or just email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events of Klopotek.

**Who You Will Hear**

Guest: Matt Baehr (Executive Director of Book Manufacturers’ Institute)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Since 1933, the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has been the nationally recognized trade association representing the book manufacturing industry in the United States. This time, on the 90th anniversary of BMI, we are joined by its Executive Director Matt Baehr.

Matt talks about his professional experience working for four trade associations in four different industries and reflects on the evolution and growth of BMI along the way. He then answers our question about “print vs digital” by analyzing how people’s reading habit has changed over the pandemic and how the book manufacturing industry navigates the trend of e-reading around. Matt also shares with us how the association provides knowledge, education, human, and social support to its members and the book manufacturing community as a whole. 

For more information about industry standards, upcoming events, and valuable resources on book manufacturing, please visit the websites of Book Manufacturers’ Institute.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: John Rodzvilla (Professor in digital publishing at Emerson College)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Services Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In the first episode for 2022, prof. John Rodzvilla joins us to discuss digital storytelling, fiction apps, gamification, and how all of these are impacting the publishing world. Digital storytelling and fiction apps have grown considerably over recent years in many forms. John interprets some of the major representatives in the world, such as Tapas, Hooked, Wattpad, Swoon Reads, and Choices, Episodes. He also explains the evolution of how we read, create, purchase, and stay connected is changing how writers think about content creation and how they engage with readers and users. In the end, John shares his projection on gamification, education, and how a new publishing model is about to be created by the future generation of publishers.

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution and technology innovations & events from Klopotek, please write to info@klopotek.com.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Bill Rojack (Vice President, National Division at Midland Paper Company)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

In this episode, Bill Rojack joins us to present his deep insights into printing paper and supply chain issues. We start the conversation with Bill sharing his personal experience in the publishing paper industry, then he outlines and analyzes the challenges faced in printing, manufacturing, and distribution. He goes on to explain how publishers, printers, paper mills, and transportation companies should explore and restructure the relationship among the supply participants. In the end, as a strong advocate of sustainability, Bill shares some interesting facts about printing paper, the environment, recycling, and gives valuable advice on printing paper selection.

We highly recommend this episode to those who are interested in but don't know much about paper, printing, and supply chain sectors, as Bill’s lively presentation will help you get a good understanding of these aspects in general.

For more information about paper industry news, commercial printing papers, packaging, and publication papers, you could reach out to Bill or visit the website of Midland Paper. In the meantime, we highly recommend to visit the following resources for more useful information on paper, the environment, and sustainability issues: Two Sides North America; Carbon Balanced Paper Program; Environmental Paper Assessment Tool (EPAT); Book Manufacturers Institute (BMI). 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

**Who You will Hear**

Guest: Michele Cobb (Executive Director of Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast Academy)

Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)

Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)

Like paper books, audiobooks and podcasts have respective awards to celebrate their excellence. In this episode, Executive Director of Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast AcademyMichele Cobb joins our conversation and reveals to listeners for the first time what are the judging processes like for the Ambies (podcast awards) and the Audies (audiobook awards). 

Michele starts by telling us about her background in theater and how the performance aspect of spoken words becomes her passion driver in the audio world. She then elaborates on the judging process for each award, discussing the differences between the Ambies and the Audies, and providing insights into who the judges are and how they make the final decision of what will be crowned the “best of the best.” She also talks about the work of the team behind the scenes of each award, and she addresses the emergence of AI in the audio industry.

For more exciting news from the audio world, please visit the websites of Forté Business Consulting, Audio Publishers Association, PubWest, and The Podcast Academy. 

Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.