The Old and the New Book Manufacturing: on the 90th Anniversary of BMI – with Matt Baehr

**Who You Will Hear** Guest: Matt Baehr (Executive Director of Book Manufacturers’ Institute) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Since 1933, the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has been the nationally recognized trade association representing the book manufacturing industry in the United States. This time, on the 90th anniversary of BMI, we are joined by its Executive Director Matt Baehr. Matt talks about his professional experience working for four trade associations in four different industries and reflects on the evolution and growth of BMI along the way. He then answers our question about “print vs digital” by analyzing how people’s reading habit has changed over the pandemic and how the book manufacturing industry navigates the trend of e-reading around. Matt also shares with us how the association provides knowledge, education, human, and social support to its members and the book manufacturing community as a whole.  For more information about industry standards, upcoming events, and valuable resources on book manufacturing, please visit the websites of Book Manufacturers’ Institute. Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek. * The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.