Independent Publishers Group Expands Sales Representation in Latin America with LatinFly

January 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2023
Contact: Sidney Thompson | Corporate Communications
312.337.0747 | [email protected]

CHICAGO, IL - Independent Publishers Group (IPG), the oldest and second-largest book distributor in the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of LATINFLY as its sales agent in Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

In this strategic move, LATINFLY will play a pivotal role in promoting IPG's extensive catalog in bookshops and other outlets across the designated territories. The collaboration aims to not only increase IPG's market share but also enhance customer relations by managing accounts, pursuing timely payments and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.

Martin Burdisso, Sales Manager & Institutional Projects at LATINFLY, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are excited about the opportunity to work with IPG and are truly happy to help in the development of their publishers in Latin America. We are convinced we will have a great 2024 working all together."

This move aligns with IPG's strategic objective to grow sales and expand its representation in key markets. The partnership with LATINFLY reflects IPG's commitment to providing wider access to its diverse range of books and fostering stronger connections with readers in the region.

IPG’s Vice President of International Trade Sales, Scott Hatfill, said, “We’re confident that LATINFLY’s extensive knowledge of the retailers and markets in Central and South America will position IPG to expand and grow our publisher's presence there.” 

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About Independent Publishers Group:

Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books. In October 2021, IPG acquired UK-based United Independent Distributors (UID) and its subsidiary companies Eurospan, Marston Book Services and Orca Book Services, extending IPG’s menu of services and global reach.