ENTRIES TAGGED "TOC Podcast"
Books should be as easy to create as websites
Hugh McGuire on his new PressBooks publishing platform.
In this TOC podcast, PressBooks founder Hugh McGuire talks about the current state and future plans for this new book production platform PressBooks.
Context matters: Search can't replace a high-quality index
Kevin Broccoli on the importance of indexes in ebooks.
In this TOC podcast interview, BIM Publishing Services CEO Kevin Broccoli talks about how indexes can and should evolve in the digital world. He says dynamic, linked indexes can be used as cross-selling tools and that index mashups are the way of the future.
The vision behind Yahoo's Cocktails platform and Livestand app
Bruno Fernandez-Ruiz on how Cocktails and Livestand are designed to optimize both user and publisher experience.
In this TOC podcast, Yahoo architect fellow and VP Bruno Fernandez-Ruiz shares Yahoo's vision of the Cocktails platform and Livestand project. He also says Mojito, a component of Cocktails, soon will be open sourced.
No more book app sifting: PlayTales designed its bookstore within an app
Anna Abraham on PlayTales' strategies for success.
In this TOC podcast, Anna Abraham, marketing and PR manager at PlayTales, talks about what makes PlayTales unique and describes how they've embraced the opportunities in children's ebook publishing.
Unglue.it seeks to set ebooks free
Eric Hellman on Gluejar's Unglue.it platform.
In this TOC podcast, Gluejar president Eric Hellman talks about how the Unglue.it platform can be used for ebook distribution.
Customized self-publishing is the future of textbooks
John Conley on where the textbook sector is headed.
In this TOC podcast, John Conley, vice president of publishing and commercial print at Xerox, talks about the textbook market today and what's coming down the road.
Story first, interactivity second
Jos Carlyle on creating successful children's book apps.
In this TOC podcast, Persian Cat Press creative director Jos Carlyle talks about the company's new book, "The Gift," and what goes into building a successful children's book app.
Tip for B&N: Don't just follow Amazon
Joseph Esposito on Amazon's dominant position and what B&N can do about it.
Amazon is the clear market leader, but that doesn’t mean everyone else should throw in the towel. In this podcast, Joseph Esposito, president of Portable CEO consulting, discusses the current publishing market and how B&N can best compete.
Coming soon to a location near you: The Amazon Store?
Jason Calacanis on Amazon's growing market dominance.
In this podcast, Weblogs, Inc., co-founder Jason Calacanis shares his thoughts on Amazon's market presence and what the future might hold. He says an Amazon retail presence isn't out of the question and that AmazonBasics is a preview of what's to come.
The five things you need to pay attention to at TOC 2012
Publishing startups, data, and ebook quality are among TOC 2012's key topics.
Tools of Change for Publishing chairs Kat Meyer and Joe Wikert reveal their top recommendations for things to see, do and watch at the upcoming conference.