IPG Sees Expansion as Key To Survival

The Independent Publishers Group’s acquisition of Midpoint Trade Books in late August was just the most recent move by CEO Joe Matthews to ensure that the Chicago-based company remains well positioned in a distribution business that continues to consolidate. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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