Tech Forum West Coming to Vancouver
For those who have attended BookCamp Vancouver the past two years, there’s a new event happening in lieu of BookCamp this fall. BNC’s Tech Forum West is coming to Vancouver October 18th. The conference, titled Reboot the Book, will focus on how to redesign and enhance books today. From their website:
Tech Forum West is a one-day conference for book industry professionals to discuss the successes and challenges of enhancing books. Apps and enhancements affect the entire supply chain, from acquisition to sales. So this day will cover the entire spectrum: we’ll talk about which enhancements are working, how the promotion of an enhanced book changes, and how sales reps and retailers can utilize apps and social media platforms to increase sales and retain customers.
Confirmed speakers include Raincoast Books’ Jamie Broadhurst, Simon & Schuster Canada’s Sian Bumsted, ECW Press’ Erin Creasley, D&M Publishers’ Jesse Finkelstein, Orca Book Publishers’ Melanie Jeffs and author and consultant Peter Meyers.
For more information on tickets and registration, visit our Conferences & Events page.
BookCamp is still happening, but it’s been moved to Spring 2012. More details will be announced late 2011/early 2012. You can find information on Books on the Radio.
Crissy Campbell
Crissy was Boxcar Marketing’s project manager from May 2009 to December 2012. She handled much of our day-to-day business, including working with clients directly on editorial calendars, weekly online activity plans, social media training and outreach opportunities.
Crissy holds a Master of Publishing degree and before Boxcar Marketing, she worked at the Fraser Valley Regional Library where she specialized in the development and execution of promotional campaigns to drive traffic to regional library locations.
Fun Facts
Crissy has seen the sun rise on the Mekong River.
She took Japanese in high school.
She could beat adults at Memory when she was 5.
Crissy loves wine and board games. Together when possible.
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