Simon & Schuster Announces Sales and Distribution Agreement With David Zinczenko’s Galvanized Media
NEW YORK, December 4— Simon & Schuster has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Galvanized Media, the well-known lifestyle brand founded by New York Times bestselling author, fitness and health expert, editor, television personality and media entrepreneur David Zinczenko.
Under the agreement, which is effective January 1, 2018, Simon & Schuster will handle worldwide sales and distribution for Galvanized Media’s catalog of appealing and user-friendly books in the fields of health, fitness, diet and lifestyle. As an author and as the founder of Galvanized Media, Zinczenko has been the driving force behind such major bestselling books and franchises as EAT THIS, NOT THAT!, THE ABS DIET, ZERO BELLY DIET, and ZERO SUGAR DIET as well as numerous other books that have helped millions of people to look and feel their best.
“We look forward to bringing Galvanized Media’s empowering and helpful books to readers worldwide,” said Michael Perlman, Vice President, General Manager of Simon & Schuster Publisher Services. “Health, fitness and lifestyle are part of the original DNA of Simon & Schuster, and Galvanized Media’s sophisticated publishing in these categories is a perfect complement to our existing lists.”
“This is an exciting time to partner with the powerhouse team at Simon & Schuster, as we enter 2018 with an essential line-up of health, wellness and lifestyle titles,” said Galvanized Media founder and CEO David Zinczenko, “In our partnership, we’ll bring new books to market with an unparalleled speed, helping readers get the newest life-changing information faster than ever.”
Zincenko, who is the author of 20 New York Times bestsellers, also noted that the first titles released by Galvanized Media under the new relationship will be a series of 14-Day diets with “easy and effective solutions that work for everyone” in the coming year.
Source: Simon and Schuster