Escondido, California, May 9, 2012 – eChristian has added two industry veterans to represent its Livingstone division to the publishing industry. Joining long-time publishing expert Tom Freking, Christian publishing veterans Dan Wright and Eric Nordhoff will also serve as independent representatives to offer Livingstone services to a wider group of companies and organizations.

“I’ve known Tom, Eric and Dan for years and know they are respected in the Christian product industry,” said eChristian publisher Dan Balow. “Each has valuable expertise that makes us a better company.”

Eric Nordhoff has worked in the Christian music industry and in international product distribution, licensing and development through his companies Go Global Entertainment and Quietime Music in Nashville. He has represented eChristian products to the international market for several years and is a respected business developer in the Christian market.

Eric comments, “There is a great need to offer Livingstone’s services to the Christian music industry. We’re looking to develop partnerships with key players here in Nashville to create relevant product concepts for music consumers.”

Dan Wright has spent much of his career leading the export and licensing teams of Thomas Nelson, Inc. In addition, he has a diverse background in sales and retailing in both the Christian and general markets. Wright has enjoyed collaborative partnerships and discovering new marketing opportunities for existing content.

Adds Wright, “Publishers must move quickly to capture momentum created by cultural events and trends and to create products that connect today’s readers with today’s needs. I relish keeping publishers at the forefront of design and relevance; not to mention providing substantial revenue opportunities.”

Livingstone was founded in 1988 with publication of the Life Application Study Bible. Since then, Livingstone has completed over 600 specialty Bibles, books, and other published works and has expanded its business to include typesetting and graphic arts services. Livingstone was acquired by eChristian, Inc. in November 2011, and operates out of their offices in Carol Stream, Illinois.

eChristian, Inc. began in 2004 as christianaudio to fill a demand for thoughtful and Christian content in the audiobook format. In 2011, the company changed its name to eChristian to represent all business divisions including eC Publishing Group, websites christianaudio.com and eChristian.com, Livingstone, and the eChristian retail platform that powers websites for retailers and ministries. eChristian, Inc. is based in Escondido, California and Carol Stream, Illinois.

Carol Stream, IL, February 9, 2012 – eChristian, Inc. announced that Tom Freking is leaving its Livingstone publishing services division to form his own consulting and sales company, working with religious publishers, and key suppliers. Tom served as Vice President of Sales for Livingstone over the last two and a half years after a long career at R.R. Donnelly working with publishers throughout the industry.

Publisher for eChristian, Inc., Dan Balow, said this of Tom, “He looks forward to coaching his many friends in the publishing industry. He’s the perfect guy to help publishers navigate the changing landscape. He will continue to help us by representing Livingstone services to publishers. We are his first client”.

Tom will focus in areas of content development strategy, smart design to reduce cost of manufacture, improving manufacturing strategies (domestic and Asia,) unlocking profit opportunities in key backlist titles, competitive sales strategies, and consulting on strategic implications of industry events going forward. He can be reached at 312-636-0013 or frekingta@gmail.com

Livingstone was founded in the 1980s with publication of the Life Application Study Bible. Since then, Livingstone has completed over 500 published works, and has expanded its business to include typesetting and graphic arts services to support their mission of helping publishers bring ideas to marketplace. Livingstone offices are located in Carol Stream, Illinois.

eChristian, Inc. was founded in 2004 as christianaudio to fill a demand for thoughtful and Christian content in the audiobook format. Since then, the company has grown to include a strong online presence with christianaudio.com, and the more recent eChristian.com, an online destination for all forms of digital content. eChristian, Inc. is based in Escondido, California and Carol Stream, Illinois.

Complementary Businesses Join to Increase Services to Publishers

Escondido, California, September 16, 2011 – eChristian, Inc. has agreed to acquire publishing concept and development company The Livingstone Corporation of Carol Stream, Illinois. Livingstone will become part of the newly-formed eC Publishing Group, also home to eChristian’s book and audiobook imprints.

“We are thrilled to add the expertise of Livingstone to eChristian’s publishing and digital initiatives,” commented eChristian CEO Todd Hoyt. “Livingstone is the best at what they do for publishing and product development, and they will continue to serve the entire Christian publishing industry.”

Bruce Barton, CEO and co-founder of Livingstone expressed enthusiasm for joining eChristian: “We believe that this new relationship provides continuity for what Livingstone has been doing for twenty-three years while enabling us to step up to the digital challenges that lay ahead. We are encouraged by the larger mission and impact that we can have together.”

eChristian Publisher Dan Balow added, “I have known and worked with Bruce, Dave Veerman and many of the Livingstone staff since the 1990s. We will complement each other well.”

Livingstone was founded in 1988 with publication of the Life Application Study Bible. Since then, Livingstone has completed over 600 specialty Bibles, books, and other published works, and has expanded its business to include typesetting and graphic arts services. Livingstone will continue to operate out of their offices in Carol Stream, Illinois.

eChristian, Inc., was founded in 2004 as christianaudio to fill a demand for Christian content in the audiobook format. Since then, the company has grown to include a strong online presence with christianaudio.com, and the more recent eChristian.com, an online destination for all forms of digital content. eChristian is based in Escondido, California and Carol Stream, Illinois.