History >
First a thriving small press, then 40 years of steady growth as a book distributor.
What Makes IPG Different? >
IPG offers more distribution programs, marketing channels, and support services than any other distributor.
General Marketing Approach >
For publishers: high selectivity and close consultation. For customers: intense human contact and state-of-the-art data feeds.
Sales Channels >
IPG has more sales channels than any other distributor.- National Retail Accounts
- National Wholesalers
- Mass Market Retailers
- Independent Booksellers and Regional Wholesalers
- Special Sales and The Gift Market
- Schools, School Libraries, and School Supply Stores
- Book Clubs and Foreign Rights
- The Professional and Academic Market
- The Spanish Language Market
- Canada
- International Sales
- Libraries
- Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Digital Services >
Since 2001 IPG has provided e-book conversion, consolidation, storage, and distribution, and very favorable rates for POD printing.
Specific Services for Publishers >
Pre-pub consultation, sales meetings and shows, access to Bookscan, Publicity and PR, advertising opportunities, and much more.
Operations >
State-of-the-art software and Distribution Center facilities; 24-hour turn time on orders.
Financial Condition & Payment Policies >
IPG's client publishers have been, without exception, paid in full and on time. IPG has no long-term debt at all.
Distribution Agreement >
IPG takes a fee based on net billing but no fees (unlike most distributors) for the storage of active titles, in-out charges, sample copies, etc.
FAQs >
Any questions? Check out answers to frequently asked questions from customers, clients, and current publishers.
Meetings and Shows
The major shows attended by IPG are:
- BookExpo America (BEA)
- Frankfurt Book Fair
- Guadalajara Book Fair (FIL)
- London Book Fair (LBF)
- American Library Association Conference and Exhibit (ALA)
- American Association of School Librarians Conference and Exhibit (AASL)
- Public Librarian Association Conference and Exhibit (PLA)
IPG also attends a growing list of specialized meetings such as those organized by the Museum Store Association (MSA), the Association of Partners for Public Lands, and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA).
In addition, IPG attends various trade shows each year, many of which are associated with scholarly groups, such as the Modern Language Association, the Association of Asian Studies, and the American Sociological Association. Many of these specialized meetings and shows offer an opportunity to sell books, and all of them generate sales leads.
IPG takes 2,400 square feet of booth space at the yearly BEA exposition. The IPG display includes 10 x 10-foot booths, many fixtures on which cover posters can be mounted, and a large area for tables and chairs used by publishers for business meetings with customers and contacts during the show. Publishers can choose their level of participation and expense.
Except for the BEA national convention, there is never any charge to IPG client publishers when their titles are displayed at these meeting and shows.
