We’re pleased to announce that Igor Smirnoff, NewspaperDirect’s Vice President, Digital, is a featured panelist at this year’s BlackBerry World, the largest annual gathering for the BlackBerry ecosystem. Igor will outline the business opportunities that RIM’s current and future products, including the upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphone, represent for publishers.

Igor is participating in a media panel at BlackBerry World 2012: “Quality Profitable Opportunities for Publishing Partners on BlackBerry.” The panel discussions will cover several areas, including: development options, how to work with publishers, and providing a compelling user experience. NewspaperDirect has long been a supporter of the BlackBerry platform, and recently launched an updated version of its flagship news app for mobile devices, PressReader for BlackBerry® PlayBook™ OS 2.0.

Event/panel details:

• BlackBerry World 2012
• Media panel: Quality Profitable Opportunities for Publishing Partners on BlackBerry
• Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
• Tampa Room

Igor has been with NewspaperDirect since 2003 and is a recognized expert in the formulation of effective cross-platform and multichannel strategies for leading publishers around the world and focuses on the development of the company’s newspaper and magazine publisher network, partnerships with mobile and tablet device manufacturers, as well as with major telecom operators and software companies. Today, working closely with 2,200 publishers in 96 countries, as well as many market partners, he is actively involved with the development of an industrywide strategy for migration of publishers’ printed business into the digital realm.

NewspaperDirect is pleased to announce that barcode authentication is now available for libraries currently using the Library PressDisplay service. Additionally, libraries now have the ability to set up remote mobile access to Library PressDisplay for their patrons!

As the world’s largest aggregated newsstand for libraries offering over 2,100 full-content newspapers and magazines from 95 countries in 54 languages, the addition of barcode authentication and mobile access means one thing – easier access! As most libraries already know, improved accessibility and availability is a must with more and more patrons demanding anywhere, anytime access to their digital services.

With barcode authentication, patrons will have the ability to quickly and easily access Library PressDisplay using their library barcodes or student IDs. If your library is interested in implementing this authentication method, you’ll simply need to contact NewspaperDirect or your local Library PressDisplay agent with your library card algorithm. In addition, libraries interested in setting up remote access to the service also have the opportunity to do so through a simple URL referral.

Several libraries have already taken advantage and so should yours!

“In 2011, Library PressDisplay was the most accessed resource of the digital library portal by Consorzio Sistema Bilbiotecario Nord Ovest,” says Paolo Lucini of CSBNO, Italy. “Patrons were very happy about the quantity of newspapers in the service and the way it was possible to access them!”

If you or your library would like to learn more about the Library PressDisplay service, Library PressDisplay barcode authentication or remote mobile access, make sure to visit with NewspaperDirect at the following upcoming conferences:

• SLA-AGC 2012 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 11-14 March, 2012 (in partnership with TechKnowledge)

• Bibliostar 2012 in Milan, Italy from 15-16 March, 2012 (in partnership with Nicola Cavelli of International Book Sellers)

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting with the NewspaperDirect team in Manama or Milan, please email us at libraries@newspaperdirect.com.

Will you be attending Publishing Expo UK this week in London?

If you are, don’t miss NewspaperDirect’s VP, Publishing and Legal Affairs, Nikolay Malyarov, alongside other key players from the media, advertising and marketing sectors, provide pointers to publishers wondering whether to “go native” or jump on the HTML5 bandwagon.

Featured in the Three Way Tag: Apps vs. E-Books vs. HTML5 panel discussion moderated by Graham Duffill, managing director of The Digital Publishing Company, Nikolay and the other panelists will discuss the challenge publishers face as they develop and manage distribution of digital newspapers, magazines and books across several mobile platforms. The panelists will examine the choices publishers face as they consider developing either ‘native’ apps or HTML5-based Web apps, and will offer opinions on which is the best long-term strategy for different types of publishers.

Nikolay will offer his views on the pros and cons of both native apps and HTML5-based approaches, and assess their relative merits in the contexts of both user experience and technology maturity.

Don’t miss out on the intriguing debate. You can take in the discussion on Tuesday February, 28, 2012 at 12:20pm,.

Cheers,

Michael

With Europe’s largest mobile expo just a few short days away, the Digital team at NewspaperDirect is pumped and ready to attend Mobile World Congress 2012 held this year in Barcelona, Spain from February 27^th to March 1^st.

The event is especially exciting this go around as we’ll have the opportunity to showcase both current and future developments of PressReader and PressDisplay across our range of platforms at the pavilions, booths and theatres of several of our key technology partners including Motorola, LG, Samsung and RIM!

Just as in previous years, MWC 2012 will look to embrace and celebrate the current state of mobile while taking captivating looks into the future – a fact not lost on eager event attendees.  Last year, MWC attracted over 60,000 individuals from 200 countries to peruse, ogle and admire the latest and greatest technological offerings from over 1,400 companies – talk about a big crowd!  Among them were 2,900 members of the press representing over 1,500 media groups.

This year, we’re delighted to be right in the thick of things. If having access to over 2,000 newspapers from 95 countries on your favorite tablet or smartphone is your thing, you won’t want to miss us! We’d love to meet, chat and provide you with the opportunity to walk away with some really cool swag! Here’s where and when you’ll be able to find us:

Where: Motorola Pavilion – Partner’s Booth

When: Monday February 27^th 15:30 – 19:00 & Tuesday February 28^th 8:30 – 12:15

Each day, Motorola will be running various contests and events. Part of the daily prize packs will include annual access to PressReader & PressDisplay.com!  Get ready to shoot some hoops for your chance to win!

Where: BlackBerry Showcase Theatre (7B42 Hall 7)

When: Tuesday February 28^th at 16:25

Igor Smirnoff, NewspaperDirect’s VP, Digital will take centre stage for a short overview entitled Beyond the Printed Newspaper covering NewspaperDirect and its own mobile offerings, PressReader and PressDisplay. The digital team will be hanging out with the folks from RIM until closing on the 28^th to address any questions you may have. Don’t miss out on your chance for free PressReader for PlayBook access before and after Igor’s overview!

Where: LG and Samsung Pavilions

When: Duration of event

LG and Samsung will be running continuous demos of PressReader on their tablet and smartphone devices in the demo areas at each of their respective pavilions.  If PressReader catches your eye, make sure to ask either an LG or Samsung representative about us – they’ll be happy to point to a member of the NewspaperDirect team floating close by.

We can’t wait to catch up with our partners at the event and we definitely can’t wait to have a chat with event attendees!  Make sure to follow us on Twitter for the duration of MWC using hashtags #MWC12, #PressReader and #PressDisplay.

See you there!

Starting this Friday September 2^nd and running through Wednesday September 7^th, IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited will once again present the latest consumer electronics and home appliance products and innovations in the heart of one of Europe’s most important regional markets, Berlin.

Igor Smirnoff, NewspaperDirect’s Vice President, Digital will be on hand at the event as our very own PressReader newspaper application will showcased at the pavilions of several of our technology partners including Samsung, ASUS and HTC to name a few.

Igor will also be meeting with other key technology and publishing partners for the duration of the event and invites those wishing to learn more about NewspaperDirect’s innovative digital publishing solutions to email him directly at Smirnoff [at] newspaperdirect.com to schedule some time to meet up and chat.

Cheers,

Michael

Scheduled for this September 29-30 in beautiful San Francisco, California, IntertechPira’s inaugural eReaders 2011 Conference will aim to unite all facets of the eReading industry to discuss the issues and opportunities currently facing the market.

Nikolay Malyarov, NewspaperDirect’s Vice President, Publishing and Legal Affairs will be among the 20 expert speakers/panelists attending the conference assessing market trends, technical development and application-related advances through presentations, question-and-answer sessions and panel discussions.

Nikolay’s presentation, Examining Catalysts for Publisher Priority Shifting, will focus on the emerging eReader market and its impact on the publishing industry today and into the future.

Key points within the presentation will include:

• Why/how will eReaders and tablets help stop the bleeding when newspaper websites failed?
• With news becoming a commodity, how can publishers leverage the eReading market to differentiate themselves?
• What re-thinking needs to take place by publishers to be successful in the growing trend towards mobile news consumption? Who’s doing it right today?  Who’s off track?
• What should publishers’ priorities be over the next 2 years in capitalizing on the eReading trends?

Make sure to catch the compelling talk on Day 1, Thursday, September 29^th, 2011 at 1:45pm.

Cheers,

Michael

With the Distripress Executive Committee elections set to be held this autumn season, we’re very pleased to announce that NewspaperDirect’s own Nikolay Malyarov, Vice President, Publishing and Legal Affairs, is in the running for an ancillary services committee position.

Distripress is a non-political and non-profit making association of companies, non-profit organizations and individuals of repute, engaged in the national and international circulation of publications which include newspapers, magazines, periodicals and paperback books.

If elected, Nikolay will be able to utilize the skills and experiences he has acquired over his years of service with NewspaperDirect in addition to his sound understanding of a publishing industry that has and continues to evolve.

As VP of Publishing and Legal Affairs at NewspaperDirect, I have been helping hundreds of publishers and distributors over the past 8 years expand their market reach and increase revenues, by successfully transitioning their businesses from pure print to a combination of print and digital.

Today, with the proliferation of new reading devices and tablets landing in the hands of subscribers, Distripress members are facing even more exciting opportunities and challenges that require innovative solutions – technology and business solutions that I am actively involved in on a day-to-day basis.

I am passionate about this industry and believe I have the knowledge, experience and commitment to help members capitalize on this new era in digital publishing and embrace the future with confidence.

The election will take place between the 19th and 26th of September 2011 and the election results will be announced at the Distripress Congress in Barcelona on Monday 17th October.

Please support Nikolay in his bid!

Cheers,

Michael

Vision. Innovation. Now!

Simple but powerful, these three words represent the theme of the 81^st Annual INMA World Congress being held in New York City, May 15-17, 2011.

This year’s congress will aim to provide a vibrant platform for publishers to plan their newsmedia company’s audience, advertising and brand growth strategies through 2014 mixing practical strategies and case study-based best practices from the world’s leading media companies.

Following our recent success at past INMA World Congress events, NewspaperDirect will once again be represented by Nikolay Malyarov, Vice President of Publishing and Legal Affairs and Igor Smirnoff, Vice President, Digital where they will look showcase and discuss how NewspaperDirect’s unique ePublishing solutions work in a technology driven publishing market that’s evolving faster than ever.

Make sure to visit them at their stand in Networking Area 3 to learn more on how you can develop a high-performing cross-platform distribution strategy for zero-operational cost! Or email us at: publishing@newspaperdirect.com.

Cheers,

Michael

Hosted by Newspapers Canada in partnership with the British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspapers Association (BCYCNA), the 2011 edition of Ink + Beyond will focus on innovative online strategies and new directions in print publishing.

Being held on April 29th and 30th in Richmond, BC, Ink + Beyond 2011 will feature speakers, seminars and presentations covering a broad range of topics for daily and weekly newspapers including NewspaperDirect’s Nikolay Malyarov, VP of Publishing and Legal Affairs, sharing best practices and success stories in mobile applications and NIE.

Make sure to catch Nikolay at the following sessions:

Friday April 29, 2011 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Readers on the Go: Mobile Models for Success – Panel

All your mobile questions will be answered during this fast-paces session – everything from social media messaging to news content and ad campaigns.

Saturday April 30, 2011 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Reaching Young Readers: NIE Success – Breakout

Newspapers in Education programs are being revolutionized with the advent of eEditions. Learn how to deliver a NIE program that boosts circulation and reaches readers of all grade levels.

If you would like to learn more about NewspaperDirect and how we can help you develop a high-performing cross-platform distribution strategy for zero-operations cost, make sure to visit us at our Ink + Beyond booth or email us at publishing@newspaperdirect.com.

Cheers,

Michael

Will you be attending this year’s Publishing Expo conference on March 1^st and 2^nd in London, England?

If you are, make sure to catch Nikolay Malyarov, NewspaperDirect’s Vice President of Publishing and Legal Affairs and the Irish Independent’s Patrick Lenehan, CTO – INM Ireland Digital, team up for The Big Digital Debate: Which Platform? And What Strategy? scheduled for Wednesday March 2^nd at 2:10 pm.

And what can you expect if you attend? Well, nothing short of a great debate on hot button issues like:

• Which of the many varied digital options will suite you and your company best?
• Is the iPad right for you? and…
• How to build a multi-faceted strategy for the varied digital platforms available to consumers?

Guaranteed to be riveting, Nikolay, Patrick and other panelists will attempt to provide those in attendance with clarity and perspective on issues those in the publishing world are currently facing, so don’t miss out!

And don’t forget to drop by and chat with Johanie Marcoux, Director, Publishing at NewspaperDirect at booth B25 to see all the latest releases of PressReader and SmartEdition apps on the newest tablets.

We hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Michael