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09 August 2017

In brief:

 

  • W.F. Howes Ltd announces the appointment of Rachel Gregory as Acquisitions Editor to lead a new digital audio imprint
  • Existing staff members Ellis Moore and Jodie Coles promoted to the position of Senior Acquisitions Editor with immediate effect
  • Changes to the editorial team made to bolster W.F.Howes’ audio acquisitions programme
  • Announcement follows Bookseller report on increased publisher investment in editorial for audio

 

Leicester UK, 9th August 2017 W. F. Howes Ltd, an RBmedia company, today announced changes to its editorial team, designed to bolster its audio acquisitions programme and further cement its position as the UK’s audiobook market leader. The company has appointed Rachel Gregory as an Acquisitions Editor to lead the launch of a new imprint, while promoting existing Acquisitions Editors Ellis Moore and Jodie Coles to the position of Senior Acquisitions Editor to reflect increased responsibilities.

 

Rachel Gregory joined W.F.Howes on 31st May, moving from Troubador publishing, where she held the position of Group eBook Manager. In her new role, Rachel has been tasked with establishing a new digital audio imprint focussed on commercially-driven, mass-market trends.

 

Jodie Coles and Ellis Moore have been promoted to Senior Acquisitions Editors with immediate effect taking on new responsibilities and enabling further expansion. Jodie Coles joined W.F.Howes as a Rights Assistant in July 2011, before later being promoted to the position of Acquisitions Editor in December 2012. Ellis Moore has been with W.F. Howes since September 2014, first in the position of Marketing Assistant before moving into the Editorial team responsible for acquiring cross-channel audio and large print rights and was recently recognised by The Bookseller with a Rising Star award. Both have contributed hugely to enable W.F.Howes to grow its publishing programme.

 

“The strength of our acquisitions team is integral to our business, and I’m delighted to see the team grow both in terms of size and responsibilities. As a company, we are committed to acquiring and publishing the best audio content, and these changes position us to do exactly that.” commented Dominic White, Head of Publishing and Commerce at W.F.Howes.

 

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About W.F.Howes

W. F.Howes Ltd, an RBmedia company, is the UK’s leading audiobook, digital services and large print publisher, releasing around 60 new unabridged audiobooks every month under several imprints. The publisher’s digital arm provides eAudiobook, eBook and digital magazine lending to the library market through the RBdigital platform, alongside several other platforms specialising in same-day newspapers, adult learning and language tutorial programs. For more information, visit www.wfhowes.co.uk or email [email protected].

 

About RBmedia

RBmedia is a global leader in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology that reaches millions of consumers – at home, in the car, and wherever their mobile devices take them. RBmedia produces exclusive titles and delivers the finest digital content – including audiobooks, educational courses, entertainment titles, and much more. Headquartered in Landover, Maryland, RBmedia comprises an ever-expanding group of the best brands in spoken audio content and digital media distribution technology. Find out more at www.rbmediaglobal.com.

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