There is a new model for increasing employee engagement that’s improving office culture and increasing employee satisfaction everywhere—and it’s been right under our noses for decades. Fortune 500 companies and tech startups alike have reinvented workplace reading: welcome to Book Club 2.0. When you hear the words “book club,” you are probably imagining the traditional … Read More
BookShout Greenlights Standard Pricing for Bulk eBooks
BookShout Greenlights Standard Pricing for Bulk eBooks Publishers and Authors Can Now Sell Digital Content Without the Hassle Dallas, TX, (May 25, 2017) – BookShout is the smart way to read more and we have removed one more obstacle for publishers and authors looking to improve their presence in the digital space. Recognized for bulk … Read More
Ruby on Rails UI/UX Engineer
Description: Mid – Senior level UI/UX Engineer to work on the front-end of a Rails based platform. Ruby knowledge is a must as well as strong Javascript/CSS skill set. An ideal candidate would be able to work with APIs or Ruby on Rails backend code and produce an efficient UI/UX implementation given the backend engineer’s code and the designer’s mocks. … Read More
MORE INPUT! Everything You Need to Know About Our Speed Reading Update
The BookShout mission is to help you read more. We want you to be as excited about books as we are, and we’re continuously striving to improve our platform and apps to change the future of reading. Launching the integration of Spritz speed reading technology within the BookShout app was just the beginning of our never-ending … Read More
Can Anyone Beat Amazon? (BookShout's Unique Approach)
Let’s be completely honest with one another—no one is going to beat Amazon at the current game of retailing and selling eBooks. They’re really good at it. Their traditional retail strategy is strong, their platform is vast, and the user experience is solid. But we can change the game. And the rules. We can disrupt … Read More
Fitbit For Your Body, BookShout For Your Mind
You use Fitbit to measure your fitness goals. Hours are spent pouring over stats about the number of steps you’ve taken and the calories you’ve burned. You are motivated, engaged, and having fun as you progress. You are taking care of your body…but what about your mind? Studies show that reading creates mental stimulation, reduces … Read More
8 Reasons Ebooks Will Transform Promotional Products
Promotional product companies and brands are more excited about eBooks than sugar-filled children on Christmas morning— and for good reason. eBooks open up a realm of new opportunities and revenue streams. As the leader in providing eBooks for campaigns and promotions, BookShout has served thousands of companies. We’ve learned a few things promotional products along … Read More
BookShout Creates eBuzz at Book Expo America 2015
For the 4th year, BookShout will be attending Book Expo America (BEA), the publishing industry’s premier event in New York City. The 2015 event will be unlike any other. Our CEO, Jason Illian, will be speaking on the panel “How Innovation Happens.” The discussion will focus on the factors needed for innovation to thrive. One key … Read More
BookShout, HarperCollins, and AMEX Bring Literary Classics to the Skies with Complimentary eBooks
Toronto travelers can now replace the drama and overpriced lifestyles featured in celebrity gossip magazines with the drama and overpriced lifestyles featured in The Great Gatsby. BookShout, as part of a joint partnership with American Express Canada and HarperCollins, is now providing complimentary eBooks to travelers passing through Toronto Pearson International Airport. Simply by logging … Read More
General Mills Serves Up eBooks As Part of a Balanced Breakfast
For the first time ever, iconic breakfast provider General Mills is distributing eBooks through its long-running “Cheer on Reading” literacy program. The “Cheer on Reading” program provides families direct access to 1 of 9 children’s eBooks. Now available on 8.4 million boxes of Cheerios®, the program has a new digital platform to engage with its … Read More