In January, Ingram Content Group will retire Ingram Publisher Services (IPS) as a standalone business and distribute its client publishers to other Ingram distribution companies--Consortium, Ingram Academic, Two Rivers and Publishers Group West--depending on the publishers' programs. At the same time, Ingram will keep the IPS name to refer to its full distribution group.
Sabrina McCarthy, v-p and general manager of IPS, said, "IPS, Ingram's original distribution brand, has been a well-respected part of Ingram Content Group since 2005, and served as the foundation for the development of the entire distribution business. As the business continues to evolve, we believe that streamlining into four distinct full-service brands within Ingram Publisher Services will help us continue to grow while providing excellent support and service to our clients."