Expanded Distribution of Isaac Mashman’s “Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence” in Digital eBook Format

 Author Isaac Mashman is pleased to announce the significant expansion of the digital eBook distribution for his acclaimed work, “Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence.” For the past two years, the eBook version of his book was exclusively available on Amazon and Google Books. Now, readers can access the eBook on more than a dozen new platforms, including Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Scribd.

One notable feature of this expanded distribution is that many of the retailers offer the eBook for free reading to premium members of their platform. For others, the eBook edition is available for a nominal fee of $2.99 USD. This comes in preparation for the audiobook version later this month which will be priced around $4. This pricing model ensures that the content remains accessible to a wide range of readers, making it a cost-effective way for individuals to understand what personal branding is and why they should be building their own.

Isaac Mashman, a well-known authority on personal branding, had this to say about the expansion: “This move to make my work available on more places will allow readers who are dedicated to their platforms of choice to gain access to something that was previously niche,” he notes. A move that comes in lieu of the second edition coming out in Fall 2024.

By offering the eBook on platforms such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Scribd, Isaac Mashman is providing readers with the flexibility to engage with his work wherever and whenever they choose.

For more information on Isaac Mashman and his work, please visit his official website.

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New Audiobook Distribution App, Publishing, and Audio-Learning Company

ListenerU Ushers in the Future of Audiobooks and eLearning/Audio-Learning with Updated Mobile App and Launch of Audiobook Publishing Services

By: ListenerU Inc.

TORONTOJuly 13, 2023PRLog — Listener U announces the full launch of its updated mobile app along with the introduction of audiobook publishing services. ListenerU continues to be a pioneering northern Ontario company that merges audiobook distribution with audio education. Focusing on publishing Canadian authors’ audiobooks and providing a variety of content to listeners, ListenerU is primed to transform the eLearning and audiobook landscape to be more engaging, accessible and enriching.

The launch is highlighted by the release of the inaugural ListenerU published audiobook, “How to Lead a Thriving School,” written by local educator, Marg Dodds. This audiobook, recorded and edited at The Loft by award-winning music producer and Treble Charger frontman Greig Nori, and intern Brandon Ruch, is available exclusively on the ListenerU app. This collaborative venture underscores ListenerU’s commitment to empowering Canadian authors, creators, and subject matter experts, offering a cost-effective, accessible platform for audiobook and audio learning course production, distribution, and marketing.

The updated ListenerU mobile app consists of a library of over 15,000 audiobooks and more than 30 audiobook-based certificate courses, serving as an innovative hub for authors, narrators, publishers, listeners, and learners. ListenerU seeks professionals and creators to create and sell their original audio learning content and audiobooks. The unique platform proposes industry-leading royalties for exclusive authors, fostering the creation of new content and reviving previously published works.

Moreover, the company’s unique Publisher Membership Program, set to launch soon, promises a new way for publishers to sell their audiobooks for more profit, marking a new chapter in the audiobook publishing industry.

“We are trying to have something new, innovative, and financially rewarding for all creators on the ListenerU platform, which will allow our Listeners to have the best experience”, says Brent Rouble, founder of ListenerU.

The company’s vision extends to making northern Ontario a hub for audio-learning and audiobooks, enriching the Canadian audiobook landscape and contributing to the globally expanding markets for eLearning and audiobooks.

Amidst challenges in the eLearning and audiobook industries, ListenerU aspires to generate affordable, high-quality content and courses, and broaden flexible learning options, with an emphasis on adequately compensating creators. Its commitment to inclusive audio-learning caters to individuals who find print challenging, as well as those who struggle to find the time to fit traditional eLearning into their hectic schedules.

Audiobook production costs are typically too high for many authors, but ListenerU is trying to mitigate that by introducing flexible royalties, various recording options, and sponsorships. For individuals or corporations interested in sponsoring the production of a local audiobook, Brent Rouble can be contacted at brouble@listeneru.com or via LinkedIn.

About ListenerU

ListenerU is a pioneering audiobook and audio-learning mobile app-based company, headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. ListenerU combines the appeal of digital audiobooks with the certification and interactivity of online learning. With access to over 15,000 audiobooks and more than 30 audio-based certificate courses, ListenerU offers its subscribers a diverse learning and listening experience that is accessible, affordable, and flexible. ListenerU is revolutionizing the industry with innovative methods of delivering higher financial returns to authors, narrators, and publishers. The company continues to seek authors and subject matter experts to produce their audiobooks and audio courses. With its high-quality content, unique review system, publishing services, and creator support, ListenerU is set to redefine the eLearning and audiobook industries.

Subscribe through www.ListenerU.com for a discounted price, then download the app to start listening.

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PM to kickstart distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will kickstart the distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat on 17th October at 4 PM via video conferencing.


As the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister had started the “Mukhyamantri Amrutam (MA)” scheme in 2012 to protect poor citizens from the catastrophic costs of medical treatment and illness. In the year 2014, ”MA” Yojana was extended to cover those families who are having an annual income limit of Rs. 4 lakh. Later, this scheme was extended to several other groups as well. The scheme was rebranded as Mukhyamantri Amrutam Vatsalya (MAV) Yojana.


Drawing from the experience of the success of the scheme, Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  (AB-PMJAY) in 2018 – the largest health insurance scheme in the world providing coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year, for primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitalization without any cap on the family size and age. With the launch of the AB-PMJAY, Gujarat integrated MA / MAV Yojana with the AB-PM-JAY scheme in 2019 with the name PMJAY-MA Yojana and the beneficiaries under MA/MAV and AB-PMJAY became eligible for co-branded PMJAY-MA cards. 


During the programme, Prime Minister will kickstart the distribution of these  cards, after which printed 50 lakh coloured Ayushman cards will be distributed to all the beneficiaries across Gujarat, at their doorstep, by National Health Authority empanelled agencies after doing e-KYC of beneficiaries.


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VerseOne Distribution Partners with ACRCloud

 VerseOne Distribution has partnered with ACRCloud for music recognition. This will give access to ACRCloud’s Advanced Acoustic Fingerprint Algorithm which allows all newly uploaded music to VerseOne Distribution to be snipped, uploaded and compared to ACRCloud’s database of more than 100 million pieces of copyrighted music on YouTube, Spotify, Deezer. The uploaded musical works are matched using Title, UPC, and ISRC codes for copyright infringement risk.

ACRCloud is already being used by TuneCore, Audiomack, RouteNote, Anghami, Deezer and other digital music supply chain platforms.

With this, VerseOne Distribution is now better equipped to fight music copyright piracy and counterfeit music releases. They believe that this development will help improve music delivery efficiency and significantly reduce instances of potential future DMCA takedowns.

About ACRCloud

ACRCloud is an automatic content recognition platform based on acoustic fingerprinting technology. ACRCloud’s music Recognition Services allow developers to match directly with online music services (Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, etc.) and standard codes such as ISRC and UPC.

About VerseOne Distribution

VerseOne Distribution provides digital music distribution services for artists to sell music and music videos on digital streaming and download stores worldwide. Music and music videos submitted to VerseOne Distribution get distributed to 280+ endpoints. Artists get to keep 100% of their copyrights.

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Shri RK Singh holds virtual meetings with States’ Energy Ministers in batches of different regions; discusses the new Reforms Linked Distribution Sector Scheme for network strengthening & modernization, financial viability and enhanced consumer service and convenience

Shri RK Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy convened a series of regional level meetings with Energy / Power Ministers / Advisors of States / UTs through video conference in four different sessions on 21.9.2021 and today to discuss the new Reforms Linked Distribution Sector Scheme.

Shri Singh underlined to the ministers that the increasing demand for electricity has necessitated the strengthening and modernization of the Distribution infrastructure. He informed them that the scheme has been designed as a bottom-up scheme and the DISCOMs/States are empowered to prepare their own DPRs based on their need assessments prioritizing the loss reduction works. Modernization works such as System augmentation, Renovation and modernization of Substations etc. can also be carried out by the DISCOMs under this scheme, he pointed out.

The states’ Power Ministers appreciated the efforts being made by Central Government for strengthening the Power Sector. They informed the Minister that they were preparing their plans according to the time line.  The Hon’ble Union Minister advised that the plan should address the weakness as in the system, and the plan should take into account the increasing demands.  He stated that the plan should take into account what the demand will be in 10 years down the line, and prepare the system to meet that.  He also stated that the system needed to be modernized.   The Union Minister of Power also stated that he and his officer will also meet the States and sit with the State Energy Ministers and the officers to hold them draw up their plan. 

Shri Singh underlined that funding under the scheme will be released based on progress in operational and financial improvements in DISCOMs. He elaborated that that loss reduction by DISCOMs is not a difficult task and in order to reduce losses, they need to focus on (i) Improving Billing Efficiency (ii) Enhancing Collection Efficiency (iii) Ensuring timely payment for electricity consumption by Government Departments and (iv) Fixing tariffs reflective of Actual Cost of supply and the State Government making timely payment of Subsidy if they want to give electricity at lower rates.

The minister highlighted another important element of the scheme, that it envisages prioritization of 10 Crore Smart meters in all Government Departments and offices, Amrut cities, all UTs, high loss areas, Commercial and Industrial consumers other than Agricultural consumers in TOTEX mode. He said that sufficient funds are available under the scheme, and with planning and sincerity in implementation, an operationally efficient and financially sustainable electricity distribution sector can be developed, to meet the aspirations of citizens of the country.

Shri RK Singh exhorted the ministers to encourage their states to avail benefits of PM-KUSUM scheme for Solarisation of agricultural feeders. With Solarisation of Agriculture feeders, electricity can be made available to farmers during day time free or at very low price from day one. States would save huge amount of subsidy being paid by them towards electricity consumption in agriculture sector. Further, Rooftop solar may also be encouraged to meet the increasing demand in environment friendly manner.

Minister of State for Power Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Secretary, Ministry of Power and   CMDs of PFC and REC Ltd were also present in the meeting.

The Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme has been launched with an outlay of Rs.3,03,758 crore and estimated GBS from Central Government of Rs.97,631 crore. Network strengthening & modernization, financial viability and enhanced Consumer service and convenience are the key aspects of this scheme.

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