Contento Now

What Contento Now does

Contento Now (also operating as Contento International Publishing House) is a private Israeli publishing and digital marketing services firm headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, serving individual authors and self-published writers seeking end-to-end book production, marketing, and international distribution. The company's core offering is a professional-services stack that bundles book production, interactive e-books, audiobook production, and book-to-app conversion with multi-channel digital marketing (Amazon, Facebook, Google, digital magazine ads), traditional media publicity (TV, radio, press releases), international book fair representation (including the Expressway to China and US/China distribution channels), and targeted literary reviews via partnerships with Kirkus Reviews, San Francisco Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, and The US Review. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based; no public tiers are disclosed, and every engagement begins with a personal marketing plan scoped individually per book.

Underlying operations combine traditional media buying (radio, television, print) with digital campaign execution and a press-release distribution network reaching 200+ media organizations. Distribution is anchored by Amazon (eBook plus print-on-demand, with Best Sellers ranking eligibility) and Audible for audiobooks, supplemented by physical distribution into the US and China and dedicated book fair representation across major international fairs. The company maintains an active social presence (YouTube, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, SoundCloud) and a multi-language catalog covering Arabic, Chinese, German, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew titles alongside English-language fiction, non-fiction, and children's content.

The business is founder-led by Netanel Semrik (נתנאל סמריק), who has built the platform on 25+ years of personal publicity work across radio, television, internet, and print. There is no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or external investor; the firm operates as a privately held, self-funded boutique with 11–50 employees and a US contact presence in New York alongside the Israel headquarters. All revenue is professional services income earned through customized, project-based engagements.

Name

Contento Now

Legal name

Contento Now

Website

https://contentonow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contento Now is a privately held Israeli publishing and digital marketing services firm that produces, markets, and distributes books for individual authors and self-published writers worldwide. It bundles book production, multi-channel digital advertising, literary reviews, and international book fair representation on a custom, quote-based professional services model under founder-led operations spanning Israel, the US, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing and Author Marketing Services

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Publishing Platforms (KDP-style Marketplaces & Portals) (MPAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH), Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ), Author Website, Storefront & Direct-to-Reader Commerce (D2C Sales) (MPAJAJAE), Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF), Content Marketing & Branded Content Agencies (MPAAAAAF)

Keywords

• Book publishing services
• Author digital marketing
• Book publicity campaigns
• Audiobook production
• International book distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzliya

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Publishing Services: Comprehensive book publishing including book production, interactive e-books, audiobook production, and book-to-app conversion services
2. Digital Marketing Services: Marketing campaigns including Amazon ads, Facebook ads, Google ads, digital magazine ads, PR campaigns, and digital marketing tutorials for authors
3. Author Branding and Publicity: Personal branding packages, radio campaigns (regional and digital), TV appearances, video marketing, and publicity services
4. Book Fair Services: International book fair exposure, representation, presentation, comprehensive book fair campaigns, and distribution opportunities in US and China
5. Literary Review Services: Targeted literary reviews through partnerships with San Francisco Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, US Review, and Kirkus

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Contento Now is an international publishing house that provides end-to-end publishing, marketing, and distribution services to individual authors. Its core offerings include book production (interactive e-books, audiobooks, book-to-app conversion), multi-channel digital advertising (Amazon, Facebook, Google, digital magazines), publicity campaigns (TV, radio, press releases), and international book fair representation across US, China, and other markets. The company operates as a sales-led, quote-based professional services firm with bundled service packages tailored per author.

Product overview

Contento Now is an international publishing house and digital marketing service for authors, offering a comprehensive suite of publishing, marketing, and distribution services. The core offerings include Personal Branding Campaigns, Publishing Services (book production, interactive e-books, audiobooks), Video Marketing (TV campaigns, promotional videos), Podcast & Audio Services (radio campaigns, digital radio), Book Fair Opportunities (international exposure), and Advertising Services (Amazon, Facebook, Google, digital magazine ads). The company also provides specialized services like Expressway to China, Hollywood PR Campaigns, and book-to-screenplay adaptation. Their product portfolio spans children's books, fiction (literature, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, romance, poetry), non-fiction (business, health, history, philosophy, self-help), and multi-language titles (Arabic, Chinese, German, Russian, Spanish). The company distributes through Amazon and operates international book fair representation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Branding Campaign Service that enhances an author's literary reputation by presenting and recommending their book to new audiences of book lovers through a personal branding campaign.
• Publicity & Advertising Marketing services promoting books across TV, radio, and digital platforms, designed for authors seeking multi-channel publicity for their titles.
• Publishing Services Comprehensive book publishing services including book production, interactive e-book creation, audiobook production, and distribution for authors.
• Video Marketing Personalized video-based marketing solutions including digital TV campaigns, promotional video production, and TV PR campaigns for authors.
• Podcast & Audio Services Audio marketing solutions including regional radio campaigns, digital radio campaigns, audiobook production, and digital radio show production for authors.
• Book Fair Opportunities International book fair representation and exposure services including international catalogue listing, representation, presentation, and comprehensive book fair campaigns.
• Amazon Ad Campaign Amazon-platform advertising campaigns designed to promote book visibility and sales, including eBook and print-on-demand distribution support.
• Digital Ad Campaign Online advertising campaigns including Facebook ads, Google ads, and digital magazine advertising to promote books and authors.
• Targeted Literary Review Book review services delivered through partnerships with San Francisco Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, US Review, and Kirkus Reviews.
• Book to App Conversion service that transforms published books into mobile application format for distribution on app platforms.
• Audiobook Production Production service for audiobook versions of published works, available for distribution through Audible and other audiobook platforms.
• Expressway to China Marketing and distribution service specifically targeting the Chinese market to help authors enter and promote their books in China.
• Hollywood PR Campaign Public relations campaign targeting Hollywood to build book and author visibility among entertainment industry audiences.
• From Book to Screenplay Adaptation service that converts published books into screenplay synopsis format for film and television development.
• Book Production Comprehensive book production services covering editorial, design, and physical/digital production for authors.
• Interactive E-book Creation of interactive digital e-book formats with multimedia enhancements for reader engagement.
• Book Contest Submission Submission service that enters authors' books into various literary contests and award programs to build credibility and recognition.
• Digital Marketing Tutorial Independent digital marketing tutorial that teaches authors marketing techniques to promote their books themselves.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• San Francisco Book ReviewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContento Now partners with San Francisco Book Review to provide targeted literary reviews for authors' books. The service includes sending books to journalists for expert reviews in the book's field, with reviews appearing on the San Francisco Book Review website and linked to the author's Amazon page.
• Manhattan Book ReviewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for book review services where Manhattan Book Review writes and publishes reviews of books published by Contento Now authors, with reviews linked to Amazon author pages.
• The US ReviewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLiterary review partnership providing book reviews through The US Review platform as part of the Targeted Literary Review service offering.
• Kirkus ReviewscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium literary review service through Kirkus Reviews, one of the most prestigious book review platforms. Reviews appear on Kirkus website and are linked to the author's Amazon page.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as the primary distribution channel for Contento Now books, offering both eBook and print-on-demand (POD) services. Authors can access Amazon Best Sellers rankings (places 1-100) and promotional deals.
• International Book Fair CircuitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContento Now represents authors at international book fairs worldwide, providing exposure, representation, and presentation opportunities. Includes services for Chinese market entry through the Expressway to China program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IngramSpark: IngramSpark provides self-published authors with print-on-demand and global distribution services, including access to 40,000+ retailers and libraries. It is a direct competitor in book production and distribution services that Contento Now bundles into its author packages.
• Lulu: Lulu is a self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, eBook distribution, and related author services. It overlaps with Contento Now's book production and global distribution capabilities, particularly for independent authors seeking professional-quality output.
• AuthorHouse: AuthorHouse provides assisted self-publishing services including editing, design, printing, distribution, and marketing. It is a direct competitor in the full-service author publishing space, though operating at significantly larger scale than Contento Now.
• Reedsy: Reedsy is a marketplace connecting authors with vetted publishing professionals for editing, design, and marketing services. It competes with Contento Now's professional services model by offering similar author support through a technology-enabled marketplace.
• Hay House: Hay House is a publisher and author services company specializing in self-help, wellness, and personal development titles. It shares Contento Now's focus on author branding, multi-channel marketing, and producing ancillary content (audiobooks, digital media) from published works.
• Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James Publishing is a hybrid publisher that combines traditional publishing infrastructure with author-funded marketing services. It overlaps with Contento Now in providing authors with publishing production, marketing campaigns, and distribution support.
• BookBaby: BookBaby offers a full suite of self-publishing services including book design, printing, eBook conversion, audiobook production, and distribution—directly overlapping with Contento Now's book production, audiobook, and distribution offerings for self-published authors.
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Amazon's self-publishing platform is the dominant marketplace for self-published authors, offering eBook and print-on-demand distribution. Contento Now positions its services as a complement to KDP by handling marketing, PR, and book fair representation that authors cannot access through KDP alone.

Emerging players

• PublishDrive: PublishDrive is an ebook and audiobook distribution platform that helps authors and publishers distribute to 400+ stores and streaming services globally. It competes with the distribution component of Contento Now's service offering through a more technology-driven, automated model.

Others

• Kirkus Reviews (Indie): Kirkus Reviews is a literary review service that Contento Now resells to its author clients as part of the Targeted Literary Review package. While not a direct competitor, it is a key partnership and ecosystem participant that shapes Contento Now's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbVdaroYT9-YdKTrlN8rqkQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Contento-Now-365515200324611/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conetntonow
• Xx.com/contentoNow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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