“What began as a casual conversation between publishing consultants at an international book fair has evolved into a pioneering consultancy model.”
January 21 marks the announcement of the Alpine Global Collective, an innovative consortium of leading international content and publishing consultants.
The initiative brings together expert advisors from across the globe under the Alpine Global Counsel umbrella, redefining consulting services for the publishing industry by creating a unified network that transcends geographical and expertise boundaries. Something that TNPS has longed to see.
What began as a casual conversation between publishing consultants Cameron Drew and Carlo Carrenho at an international book fair has evolved into a pioneering consultancy model. With the addition of Marcus Stober and Camilla Silfvenius, the Collective addresses a critical industry need: providing comprehensive, cross-border expertise while maintaining deep local market knowledge.
“The publishing and content industry has become increasingly global, yet the nuances of local markets remain crucial,” said Carrenho, founding member and ubiquitous Buchmesse Audio Ambassador. “Through the Collective, we can offer clients unprecedented insights into emerging opportunities in audiobooks and digital content across the globe, while drawing on our partners’ expertise in other regions and specialties.”
Cameron Drew, former Director of Global Content Acquisition at Rakuten Kobo, emphasised the Collective’s unique approach: “Traditional consulting models often face limitations in time zones, geography, and specialised knowledge. (We) can provide clients with seamless access to expertise across multiple markets and sectors, particularly in the content and digital spaces.”
“The Nordic publishing market has unique characteristics and opportunities,” noted Camilla Silfvenius of Bonnier, Storytel, and Nextory fame. “Through the Collective, we can help international clients navigate these specificities while connecting them to global opportunities.”
Marcus Stober, with extensive experience in European business development and government affairs, added: “(The) strategic location (Geneva), combined with our members’ diverse expertise, allows us to offer unparalleled support for cross-border initiatives and regulatory navigation.“
Now for the all important bit: The Collective offers comprehensive services across four key areas:
Strategic Advisory: Market Entry & Expansion; M&A Advisory; Business Development; Strategic Partnerships
Content Strategy: Rights Research; Content Aggregation; Content Development
Business Intelligence: Market Research; Audience Analytics; Competitive Analysis; Trend Forecasting
International Growth: Cross-Border Operations; Market Localization; Partnership Development; Communication, Event Management & Curation.
My one hope is that the Alpine Global Collective can be affordable to the regional players that need this sort of consultation most.
This post first appeared in the TNPS LinkedIn newsfeed.
