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Blackstone Publishing Enters Global Distribution Partnership with Dreamscape Media for Physical Audiobooks

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ASHLAND, Ore., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackstone Publishing is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Dreamscape Media in a significant distribution deal. As part of this agreement, Blackstone will extend its distribution network of Dreamscape Media's remarkable catalog of titles, available in CD and MP3-CD formats.

Key Points: 
  • ASHLAND, Ore., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackstone Publishing is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Dreamscape Media in a significant distribution deal.
  • This agreement marks the exciting start to a partnership that will see Blackstone distributing Dreamscape Media physical audiobooks for the foreseeable future.
  • This agreement marks the exciting start to a partnership that will see Blackstone distributing Dreamscape Media physical audiobooks for the foreseeable future.
  • Blackstone Publishing and Dreamscape Media are thrilled for the future of this collaboration, setting the stage for an exciting future.

400,000+ Digital Books from 3,000 Publishers Now Available in Flexible Library Access Model

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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LONDON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive announced today at the London Book Fair that more than 400,000 digital ebook and audiobook titles are now available in the "OverDrive Max" access model. Available in OverDrive Marketplace, the world's largest catalog for school and library digital book sales, OverDrive Max was specifically designed to provide greater flexibility and value for library budgets to meet the increased demand for digital books. It is quickly becoming the fastest growing sales model for authors and publishers seeking to maximize their revenue from institutional buyers.

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  • Available in OverDrive Marketplace , the world's largest catalog for school and library digital book sales, OverDrive Max was specifically designed to provide greater flexibility and value for library budgets to meet the increased demand for digital books.
  • It is quickly becoming the fastest growing sales model for authors and publishers seeking to maximize their revenue from institutional buyers.
  • Without question, OverDrive Max is my absolute favorite lending model and I wish it was available for more titles."
  • "The OverDrive Max access model cuts down on wait times, supports library book clubs and ensures we offer a great collection of 'available now' titles for patrons to peruse," said Sandra Breedlove, Digital Selection Librarian at Sonoma County Library in California.

hoopla digital Expands BingePass Offering with New Children's Collections

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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HOLLAND, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, today announced the addition of four new hoopla BingePasses, featuring access to four new collections of children's video, books, and multimedia series.

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  • This marks an expansion of the hoopla BingePass offering , where each pass gives unlimited streaming access for seven days with only one hoopla Instant Borrow.
  • The continued expansion of the BingePass offering echoes hoopla's investment in bringing public libraries the best value for premium digital content.
  • Librarians interested in offering hoopla digital to patrons should contact 800-875-2785 (US), 866-698-2231 (Canada), or (02) 4732-3480 (Australia and New Zealand).
  • To access content on hoopla digital, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com .

hoopla digital Brings Back Bonus Borrows for Back-to-School

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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HOLLAND, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla digital, the category-creating service for public libraries, today launched the next edition of its wildly popular Bonus Borrows program, just in time for Back-to-School season. Throughout the month of August, cardholders of participating libraries can access hoopla's curated collection of more than 650 titles, featuring coveted STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) content, extended learning resources and discovery for all ages. Libraries that participate in the hoopla digital Bonus Borrows program can offer patrons unlimited borrowing that will not impact monthly borrow limits throughout the month of August.

Key Points: 
  • Libraries that participate in the hoopla digital Bonus Borrows program can offer patrons unlimited borrowing that will not impact monthly borrow limits throughout the month of August.
  • Our August Bonus Borrows program showcases prized titles from STEAM Learning, Children's Clubhouse and Personal Growth collections and provides unlimited borrowing access to meet the needs of students, parents, adults and educators," said hoopla digital founder Jeff Jankowski.
  • hoopla digital is recognized as the largest and most diverse collection of STEAM content available in a digital service.
  • Throughout the month of August, hoopla digital's Bonus Borrows collection , including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, television and movies, is free to libraries and costs patrons zero monthly hoopla Instant Borrows.

hoopla digital Adds Hellosaurus App Access to hoopla BingePass Offering

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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HOLLAND, Ohio, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, has launched a new hoopla BingePass in partnership with Hellosaurus, the premier interactive video app for children.

Key Points: 
  • Interactive children's educational content introduced on hoopla BingePass, the latest innovation from hoopla
    HOLLAND, Ohio, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, has launched a new hoopla BingePass in partnership with Hellosaurus, the premier interactive video app for children.
  • With the Hellosaurus BingePass on hoopla, public library patrons can access the entire Hellosaurus app for seven days, using only one hoopla Instant borrow.
  • As Hellosaurus is available exclusively via Android and iOS apps, patrons using hoopla will be prompted to download the app upon borrowing the Hellosaurus BingePass, and then immediately gain access to the more than 100 interactive stories available on Hellosaurus.
  • To access content on hoopla digital, cardholders of participating Libraries can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com .

Bonus Borrows Return on hoopla digital During May to Kickstart Summer Reading Season

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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HOLLAND, Ohio, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla digital, the category-creating service for public libraries, today has revealed the collection for its popular Bonus Borrows program: a curated collection of more than 450 popular titles featuring extended learning and discovery for all ages, available to library patrons for unlimited borrowing that will not impact monthly borrow limits.

Key Points: 
  • "For our May Bonus Borrows program, hoopla digital is offering our partner libraries a variety of genres that celebrate learning a new skill and entertainment for all ages," said hoopla digital founder Jeff Jankowski.
  • We curated this Bonus Borrows collection to support the strides they are seeking to make in their learning and development."
  • hoopla digital's May Bonus Borrows collection includes titles featured in collections like Discover a New Series and Learn a New Skill, as well as the Just for Kids!
  • Throughout the month of May, hoopla digital's Bonus Borrows collection , including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, television and movies, is free to libraries and cost patrons zero monthly hoopla Instant Borrows.

LMBPN® International FZC Announces Appointment of Judith Anderle as the Company's Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SHARJAH, UAE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN International FZC announced Judith Anderle as the company's Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SHARJAH, UAE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN International FZC announced Judith Anderle as the company's Chief Executive Officer.
  • She gained indie publishing experience as Chief Commercial Officer of LMBPN Publishing, where she led in establishing the LMBPN brand as a force in indie publishing.
  • According to Michael Anderle, the Chief Executive Officer of LMBPN Publishing, "LMBPN International FZC will focus on all publications of books translated from English to other languages.
  • For more information about the company, visit http://LMBPN.com or contact [email protected]
    LMBPNInternational FZC Founded in 2021, LMBPN International FZC is the sister company of LMBPN Publishing.

hoopla digital Expands BingePass Offering with Addition of Curiosity Stream

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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HOLLAND, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, launched Curiosity Stream as part of its expansion of the recently launched BingePass format.

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  • HOLLAND, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, launched Curiosity Stream as part of its expansion of the recently launched BingePass format.
  • hoopla digital plans to continue adding more content to its BingePass offering, including this expansion with Curiosity Stream.
  • "Our new breakthrough offering, hoopla BingePass, presents a great opportunity for public libraries to offer their patrons access to incredible online content, with more flexibility and value," said hoopla digital founder Jeff Jankowski.
  • "We're excited that Curiosity Stream is the next partner to join hoopla BingePass.

LMBPN®, LLC Announces the Establishment of a Publishing Presence in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ)

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN, LLC , a global leader in digital book publishing, announces that it has established a separate company in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ) located in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN, LLC , a global leader in digital book publishing, announces that it has established a separate company in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ) located in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE.
  • The new company will be called LMBPN International FZC,and it will focus on publishing original and existing content in languages other than English.
  • "In recent years, some of the largest publishing companies have established a presence in Sharjah.
  • "Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is the first of its kind in the world," said Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman, Sharjah Book Authority.

LMBPN® Publishing's Founder and Author Michael Anderle to Speak at the 2021 Sharjah Book Fair

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN Publishing , a global leader in digital book publishing, announces that LMBPN founder and author Michael Anderle has been invited to speak at the world-renowned Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2021 ,which will run from November 3 to November 13.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LMBPN Publishing , a global leader in digital book publishing, announces that LMBPN founder and author Michael Anderle has been invited to speak at the world-renowned Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2021 ,which will run from November 3 to November 13.
  • It will feature several notable speakers, including Tanzanian author and keynote speaker Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature.
  • Anderle has sold over four million books in multiple languages worldwide under his name and as a collaborator with other well-known authors.
  • Sharjah Book Fair 2021 : The SIBF has been held for the past forty years.