Tantor Media: More than Audio

Tantor Media’s decision last year to begin publishing print books to augment its audiobook and ebook titles has paid dividends, helping to boost total company sales in a number of ways. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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