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EPUB vs PDF vs Audiobook: Which Format Should Publishers Prioritize in 2026?
Publishing Insights Mar 2, 2026

EPUB vs PDF vs Audiobook: Which Format Should Publishers Prioritize in 2026?

A practical breakdown of EPUB, PDF, and audiobook formats to help publishers build a smart multi-format strategy in 2026.

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European Accessibility Act (EAA) Checklist: Is Your Ebook Store Compliant?
Guides Mar 1, 2026

European Accessibility Act (EAA) Checklist: Is Your Ebook Store Compliant?

The European Accessibility Act is now in effect. This checklist covers the key requirements for ebook stores and digital publishing platforms, from EPUB accessibility to reading app compliance.

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The Spanish-Language Audiobook Market: Data, Trends, and Opportunities for 2026
Publishing Insights Feb 28, 2026

The Spanish-Language Audiobook Market: Data, Trends, and Opportunities for 2026

An analysis of the Spanish-language audiobook market with growth data, consumption models, the impact of AI on production, and concrete opportunities for Latin American publishers.

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How to Choose a Digital Distribution Platform for Your Publishing House
Guides Feb 27, 2026

How to Choose a Digital Distribution Platform for Your Publishing House

A practical guide for Latin American publishers evaluating ebook platforms: which criteria to prioritize, how to compare revenue-share models, and why white-label distribution can be more profitable than marketplaces.

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Digital Library Platforms in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities
Publishing Insights Feb 26, 2026

Digital Library Platforms in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities

While OverDrive dominates the English-speaking market with 820.5 million checkouts in 2025, Latin America presents a distinct landscape for digital library platforms -- one shaped by infrastructure gaps, budget constraints, and untapped demand for regional content.

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Partial refunds for subscriptions
Product Updates Feb 25, 2026

Partial refunds for subscriptions

Issue partial refunds on subscriptions — without canceling them. Sometimes a customer needs a refund, but that doesn't mean they want to leave. Now you can issue partial (or full) refunds on...

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Ebook vs Audiobook: How Publishers Can Offer Both in One Platform
Guides Feb 25, 2026

Ebook vs Audiobook: How Publishers Can Offer Both in One Platform

With ebooks representing an $18 billion market and Spanish-language audiobooks growing at 37.8%, publishers who offer both formats from a single platform unlock higher lifetime value and broader audience reach.

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Subscription Models for Publishers: Credits, Unlimited, or Hybrid?
Publishing Insights Feb 23, 2026

Subscription Models for Publishers: Credits, Unlimited, or Hybrid?

A data-driven comparison of ebook and audiobook subscription models. Analyze credit-based, unlimited access, hybrid, and freemium approaches to find the right model for your publishing business.

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DRM for Publishers: How to Protect Ebooks and Audiobooks Without Hurting the Reader Experience
Guides Feb 22, 2026

DRM for Publishers: How to Protect Ebooks and Audiobooks Without Hurting the Reader Experience

A practical guide to DRM options for digital publishers. Compare hard DRM, social DRM, watermarking, and streaming-only protection to find the right balance between piracy prevention and reader satisfaction.

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Direct-to-Consumer Ebook Sales: Why Publishers Are Leaving Marketplaces
Publishing Insights Feb 21, 2026

Direct-to-Consumer Ebook Sales: Why Publishers Are Leaving Marketplaces

An analysis of the D2C shift in digital publishing, examining why 30% of authors already sell ebooks direct and another 30% plan to start by 2026—and what publishers gain in margins, data, and brand control.

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The Complete Guide to Launching a Digital Audiobook Catalog
Guides Feb 20, 2026

The Complete Guide to Launching a Digital Audiobook Catalog

A step-by-step guide for publishers ready to add audiobooks to their digital catalog, covering formats, metadata, DRM, player features, and distribution models in a market projected to reach $11.18 billion by 2027.

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White-Label Reading App vs Building Your Own: Cost, Time, and Control
Guides Feb 19, 2026

White-Label Reading App vs Building Your Own: Cost, Time, and Control

A detailed comparison of building a custom reading app from scratch versus adopting a white-label solution, covering development costs, timelines, maintenance burden, and long-term total cost of ownership.

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