NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Tape,
a library-focused distribution company, and HarperCollins
Publishers today announced a strategic library distribution
agreement to commence immediately.
The non-exclusive agreement enables Midwest Tape to distribute
the majority of HarperCollins Publishers front list audiobook
titles to libraries. A key component of the deal calls for Midwest
Tape to manufacture CD editions of HarperCollins Publishers
audiobooks that potentially may have only been available as digital
editions.
"We are very excited to work with Midwest Tape to expand
physical audio distribution for our authors," said Sean McManus, Director of Audio of HarperCollins
Publishers.
"This agreement aligns with our commitment to make available as
many audiobook titles as possible to libraries quickly and in the
formats they need for their patrons," said Jeff Jankowski, cofounder and Vice President of
Midwest Tape. "We are thrilled to partner with HarperCollins
Publishers to enable us to provide library access to their
excellent audiobook titles."
Both HarperCollins Publishers and Midwest Tape are excited for
the opportunity to put more audiobooks in the ears of library
listeners.
ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS:
HarperCollins
Publishers, one of the largest English-language publishers in
the world, is a subsidiary of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX:
NNC, NNCLV). Headquartered in New
York, HarperCollins has publishing groups around the world
in the US, UK, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, and India. HarperCollins is a broad-based
publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction,
business books, children's books, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction,
mystery, romance, reference, pop culture, design, health, wellness,
and religious and spiritual books. With nearly 200 years of
history, HarperCollins has published some of the world's foremost
authors, including winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize,
the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott
Medal. HarperCollins is consistently at the forefront of
innovation, using digital technology to create unique reading
experiences and expand the reach of its authors. You can visit
HarperCollins Publishers online at: www.harpercollins.com.
ABOUT MIDWEST TAPE
Midwest Tape, LLC., a
privately-held media distribution company, provides audio-video
products, including audiobooks, exclusively to public libraries
across the U.S. and Canada.
Products can be prepared and delivered to libraries "Shelf-ready"
and customized to libraries' specifications. hoopla digital,
Midwest Tape's category-creating service, partners with public
libraries across North America to
provide online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows,
videos, music and audiobooks. hoopla digital is a service of
Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for over 20
years. Visit our website at www.midwesttapes.com.
SOURCE Midwest Tape