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IDW Brings On Michael Martens As Director Of Trade Sales

Published Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:00:15 -0500

IDW Publishing has announced that it's made Michael J. Martens their new Director of Trade Sales. Martens will be the publisher's direct liaison with their new trade paperback and hardcover distribution partner, Penguin Random House.

Martens has more than thirty years of experience starting in 1982 where he worked at Capital City Distribution in various roles from Transportation Manager, to Sales Manager to Vice President of Customer Service. He also spent many years with Dark Horse as a VP of Marketing, VP of Business Development and VP of Trade Sales.

"Michael was, and continues to be, a key player in pioneering the graphic novel category in libraries and bookstores," said Greg Goldstein, IDW's President and COO. "His expertise and unparalleled relationship with our new distribution partner will give IDW an even greater advantage for continual success and steady growth in today's competitive market."

"While consulting with IDW during their integration with Penguin Random House it was clear to me how strong the IDW and Top Shelf lines are so I jumped at the chance when they offered me a more formal arrangement," said Michael Martens. "I'm looking forward to maintaining the incredible momentum of the March series as well as positioning their many other important titles in a way they can be discovered by new readers."

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