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17 Oct

World Book Night “Host Bookstore” Sign-Up Continues

Plans for the next celebration of World Book Night, on April 23, 2013, are well underway, and World Book Night U.S. Executive Director Carl Lennertz is encouraging stores to return their 2013 Host Store Marketing Agreement “before the holidays heat up.”

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17 Oct

Last Chance to Sign Up for Kobo Launch Incentive

To take advantage of the Kobo Launch Incentive — which includes free displays, free demo units, sell-through bonuses, product returnability, extended dating, and a cash bonus for participating — ABA member stores must submit a “Kobo Participation Agreement” by midnight ET on Saturday, October 20.

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17 Oct

Ingram, 40-Plus Publishers Sponsor Wi8

The 2013 Winter Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, is made possible by the overall support of the Ingram Content Group, Wi8’s lead sponsor, and the support of more than 40 large and small publishers.

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16 Oct

October 31 Deadline for ABA Board Nominations

The deadline for nominations of candidates to serve on ABA’s Board of Directors is October 31, 2012. Any ABA member may submit nominations.

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16 Oct

Kobo Webinar Now Available on BookWeb

Booksellers who were unable to attend a session on the ABA/Kobo eReading Solution at the regional shows and those who missed last week’s live webinars can now access a recording of the October 12 webinar and question-and-answer session via BookWeb.org.

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11 Oct

Kobo Webinar Friday, Updated FAQ & Logo Guidelines Now Available

Booksellers who were unable to attend a regional show can learn more about the Kobo eBook program during a  webinar this Friday, October 12. In addition, new on BookWeb are an updated FAQ, with details of a revised Launch Incentive returns policy; guidelines for store logos for Kobo co-branded sites; and fliers comparing Kobo eReaders to the models of competitors.

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10 Oct

Winter Institute Registration Nearing Capacity

Just two weeks after registration for the ABA’s Eighth Annual Winter Institute opened, the event is approaching its cap of 500 bookseller registrants.

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04 Oct

ABA to Host Webinars on Kobo eBook Solution Next Week: Sign-up Now

The American Booksellers Association will be hosting two one-hour webinars next week on the ABA/Kobo partnership for booksellers who have been unable to attend the “eBooks and Indie Bookstores” session at the regional trade shows.

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03 Oct

World Book Night Posts California Video, 2013 Store Sign-up Continues

As booksellers head to the fall regional trade shows, World Book Night U.S. has been posting video highlights of this past April’s celebration in different regions of the country on YouTube. Added this week is video of celebrations in California, just in time for the Northern and Southern California trade shows this month.

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03 Oct

October 12 Deadline for Drabyak Fellowship Nominations

The deadline for nominations for the Joe Drabyak Frontline Fellowship to Winter Institute 8 is Friday, October 12.

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