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Nov 06 2012

Does Size Matter in the Merger of Random House and Penguin Publishers?

Digital Book World

The recent announcement of a proposed merger between two of the Big 6 publishers, Random House and Penguin, has generated quite a stir. That’s because many people believe the goal is to create enough leverage to compete against Amazon. Find out why this merger strategy is fundamentally flawed and actually works against publishers…  Read my article that explains why at Digital Book World.

Written by Rob Eagar · Categorized: Digital Book World, Marketing Tips

About Rob Eagar

Rob Eagar is the founder of WildFire Marketing, a consulting practice that helps authors and publishers sell more books and spread their message like wildfire. He is one of the rare consultants to help both fiction and nonfiction books hit The New York Times bestsellers list. Rob has consulted with numerous publishers and trained over 1,000 authors. He is the creator of The Author's Guide Series, a comprehensive collection of resources that teaches authors how to sell more books. Find out more at: WildFire Marketing.

Stop Asking Readers for Opinions

February 2, 2026 Posted by Rob Eagar No Comments

Feedback from readers may feel helpful—but it could also sabotage your book and your long-term career.

Feedback from readers may feel helpful—but it could also sabotage your book and your long-term career.

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