Justin Branch Panelist at 2010 Blogworld & New Media Expo

Sept. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- (Austin, TX): Justin Branch, Senior Consultant at Greenleaf Book Group, will speak at the 2010 Blogworld & New Media Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 14–16, 2010. Branch will serve on the panel “The Blogger Killed the Author and the Publisher Hid the Body.” The panel will discuss the effects of new media on print books and how authors and publishers are adapting to changing technologies.

Justin Branch has over six years’ experience in publishing with Greenleaf Book Group and twelve years of experience in entertainment. At Greenleaf, Branch evaluates submissions for market viability; develops strategies for production, distribution, and marketing; and educates authors on the publishing industry. He acts as a liaison between new publishers and Greenleaf's production, distribution, and marketing staff and has seen firsthand the effects of new media on the publishing process.

The Blogworld & New Media Expo is the largest gathering of bloggers, online media and broadcasters, social influencers, and new media experts. Attendees partake in educational sessions on everything from monetizing your blog to content creation. The event also provides several networking opportunities with industry professionals, service providers, and software designers. The three-day event takes place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 14–16, 2010.

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Greenleaf Book Group is a publisher and distributor that specializes in the development of independent authors and growth of small presses. Our imprints include Greenleaf Book Group Press, Emerald Book Company, and Olive Tree Book Company, among others.