WHY TCG?
The Cadence Group has been providing publishers and small presses with the guidance necessary to create market-ready, professionally-designed books since 2006. We help our clients realize their full potential in the retail and wholesale marketplace.
We are experienced publishing professionals with a unique background in acquisition, editorial, agent and contract negotiation, sales, book packaging, book buying, merchandising, series and imprint management, sales training, traditional and on-line marketing, design, and new business development.
We are passionate about helping those with good books gain solid potential in the marketplace. We are your best source of information from the front lines of publishing.
About the Partners
Bethany Brown started her publishing career at Adams Media as an editorial assistant working on career books. Four years later, she was the Senior Editor in charge of acquiring for, and developing, The EVERYTHING® series and brand extensions. She was also responsible for new series development in partnership with parent company. Looking to help a smaller press grow, Bethany moved to Chicago in 2004 and served as the Senior Editor and Editorial Manager at Sourcebooks, Inc. in charge of Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, the Sourcebooks’ bestselling parenting book program and several other branding and publishing initiatives. During her time there, she also overhauled editorial, production, and sales workflow processes resulting in the dramatic increase of sell-in and sell-through. Bethany joined The Cadence Group in November 2008.
Amy Collins MacGregor started her career in the book industry as the book buyer for Village Green Books in upstate, New York. In 1996, she “hopped the desk” and thoroughly enjoyed working as a National Account Rep for Prima Publishing. In 2001, Amy was named Director of Sales at Adams Media in Boston and quickly rose to the Special Sales Director for parent company, F+W Media. Over the years, Amy has sold to Borders, Barnes and Noble, Target, Costco, Wal-mart, and all the major chains as well as help launch several private label publishing programs for chains such as PetSmart and CVS. In February 2006, Amy started The Cadence Group.