
Conversations with publishers, editors, authors, journalists, thinkers, executives and other makers of culture, hosted by David Steinberger, CEO of Open Road Integrated Media and Chairman of the National Book Foundation. openroadintegratedmedia.com/podcast/
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Greg Greeley was named CEO of Simon & Schuster a little more than 100 days ago, with a career that spans aerospace engineering, Sun Microsystems, and nearly two decades at Amazon — where he held senior leadership roles including heading up Amazon Pri... more
Gayle Feldman is a journalist who has covered the book publishing industry for decades for Publishers Weekly and The Bookseller, among many other publications. Her new book is Nothing Random: Bennett Cerf and the Publishing House He Built, published ... more
Paul Yamazaki has been the head buyer at the iconic City Lights bookstore in San Francisco since 1982. In this episode, Paul traces a singular life: from the music clubs of LA and the cultural ferment of late-1960s San Francisco, to more than four de... more
Perminder Mann is CEO of UK & International for Simon & Schuster, a role she stepped into in May 2024 after eight years as Group CEO of Bonnier Books UK. In this episode, Perminder traces an unlikely path to the top of publishing—from a working-class... more
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This program consistently centers on publishing industry dynamics, book discovery, author strategies, and retail trends, featuring conversations with executives, agents, editors, and publishers. Episodes frequently explore shifts in how books are discovered and marketed in a changing media landscape, the impact of digital tools like AI on publishing, and behind-the-scenes stories from landmark deals, launches, and campaigns. Notable throughlines include leadership insights from major publishing houses, innovations in author advocacy, and the evolving role of bookstores and retailers in shaping reader ecosystems. The show often blends career retrospectives with practical lessons for industry professionals, making it a valuable listen for PR,... more
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