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The IPG Podcast

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to the podcast from the Independent Publishers Guild, the UK’s largest association of publishers. These podcasts take you inside the services and events of the IPG and tackle some of today’s hot publishing issues. Where are the big opportunities and challenges in the world of publishing today? This podcast supplies answers and insights from some of the independent sector’s most experienced leaders.

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Selective

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What is The IPG Podcast about?

Welcome to the podcast from the Independent Publishers Guild, the UK’s largest association of publishers. These podcasts take you inside the services and events of the IPG and tackle some of today’s hot publishing issues. Where are the big opportunities and challenges in the world of publishing today?

What has The IPG Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Society of Young Publishers" (29 November 2024, 20 minutes), "Preserving digital content" (25 October 2024, 14 minutes), and "Creativity and publishing in the age of AI" (13 September 2024, 19 minutes).

How often does The IPG Podcast publish?

The IPG Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 100 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The IPG Podcast?

Booking probability for The IPG Podcast is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The IPG Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The IPG Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The IPG Podcast?

The strongest fits for The IPG Podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The IPG Podcast has a news audience.

About the host

The IPG Podcast is a news podcast with 100 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Nov 29, 202420 minS0

    <p>This episode of the podcast welcomes Eleanor Gaffney and Michaela O'Callaghan, who as well as being busy publishers are the current co-chairs of the Society of Young Publishers, the important industry group that...

  • Oct 25, 202414 minS0

    <p>The system of legal deposit has preserved print books for centuries, but how can publishers and authors make sure that the digital content they produce now can be accessed by future generations? Alicia Wise of the...

  • Sep 13, 202419 minS0

    <p>What does Artificial Intelligence mean for publishers and content creators? Nadim Sadek, founder of AI-powered book marketing specialist Shimmr and a published author, discusses its impacts on creativity and the role...

  • Sep 4, 202413 minS0

    <p>Gavin Marcus and Jeremy Esekow of AI-powered start-up Storywise join the IPG Podcast to discuss their solution to a problem familiar to many publishers: the volume of submissions from authors. They discuss how...

  • Aug 29, 202413 minS0

    <p>Kieran Potter joins the IPG Podcast to discuss how Calibre brings audiobook to people with a print disability. He tells us about the history, purpose and value of the charity and how it works for both users and...

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  • Jun 7, 202427 minS0

    <p>Will Crook, head of policy and communications at Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS), is the guest on this episode of the IPG Podcast. He discusses the vital issue of copyright in publishing, especially as it...

  • May 21, 202417 minS0

    <p>The EU Deforestation Regulation comes into force at the end of 2024 and has some important implications for UK publishers operating in Europe. CPI's director of environment and sustainability Lisa Faratro joins the...

  • Mar 6, 202421 minS0

    <p>With costs rising and pressure growing to reduce the carbon footprint of books, this episode of the IPG Podcast looks at what publishers can do to become more sustainable, both financially and environmentally. Our...

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    PLS and Tom West

    Mar 6, 202420 minS0

    <p>Publishers' Licensing Services is at the heart of publishing in the UK, distributing millions of pounds a year via collective licensing and supporting publishers with rights management and permissions. This episode...

  • Feb 2, 202423 minS0

    <p>Suzanne Collier, founder of the Bookcareers service, joins the podcast to talk about people-related issues in publishing in 2024. She discusses subjects including recruitment, retention, wellbeing, redundancies and...

  • Dec 21, 202315 minS0

    <p>Stephanie Kitchen, co-director of the African Books Collective, joins the podcast to chat about the story and work of the organisation in improving the profile and availability of books from across Africa. She also...

  • Dec 14, 202324 minS0

    <p>Chris Hamilton-Emery, co-founder of poetry and literary fiction publisher Salt, tells us the highs and lows of his journey in publishing. He also chats about the value of independence and community in publishing and...

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    Selling in Europe

    Nov 30, 202315 minS0

    <p>Brexit has led to major issues for UK publishers selling books in Europe. In this episode of the IPG Podcast, James Dunphy of Durnell Marketing discusses the big problems and shares some advice to help publishers...

  • Nov 10, 202315 minS0

    <p>This episode of the IPG Podcast looks at the value of specialist and purpose-driven independents to publishing and the cultural life of the UK. Our guest is Simon Liebesny, formerly of Pluto Press and now associate...

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    AI in publishing

    Oct 4, 202317 minS0

    <p>As Artificial Intelligence begins to transform some aspects of publishing, this episode of the IPG Podcast gets an expert overview of the subject from Nadim Sadek, founder and CEO of AI marketing specialist Shimmr...

  • Oct 3, 202316 minS0

    <p>Large print books help millions of people to read content they couldn't otherwise access—but it's a format that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. In this episode of the IPG Podcast Ingram's Laura Dolan...

  • Aug 9, 202315 minS0

    <p>With the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair approaching, this episode of the IPG Podcast discusses multi-media rights and how the event can support visiting publishers. Jenny Kuehne, director of rights and licensing solutions...

  • Aug 3, 202312 minS0

    <p >Dawn Owens is the founder of the Owens Publishing Company, a US hybrid-style publisher and very likely the IPG's first member based in Texas! She joins the IPG Podcast to tell us about her journey into independent...

  • Jul 20, 202313 minS0

    <p>Seonaid Francis joins the Podcast to tell us the story of west Wales based publisher Black Bee Books. She remembers what it was like to launch a business during Covid lockdowns, discusses Black Bee's journey and...

  • Jul 6, 202318 minS0

    <p > Writer, publisher and charity leader Lela Burbridge joins this episode of the IPG Podcast to tell us her inspiring life story and journey into the world of books. She also tells us about her charitable work in...

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