US Media Group

What US Media Group does

US Media Group (founded 2006, headquartered in Melville, NY) is a privately held diversified enterprise that organizes four wholly owned business units under a single brand: US Media Partners (USMP LLC), a book wholesaler that distributes overstock and frontlist titles from major US publishers into retail accounts and processes approximately 12 million books annually; US Media Global Logistics, which operates a 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center near Harrisburg, PA along the East Coast shipping corridor and provides warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, and returns handling; US Media Marketing & Design, which delivers branding, digital marketing, Amazon advertising, and social media campaign services; and US Media Services, which runs the Next Level Program (NLP) and supplies market-entry, account-setup, advertising, and distribution support for foreign manufacturers and existing Amazon FBA sellers entering the US market. The units are designed to operate both as independent companies and as a vertically integrated stack spanning publishing supply, warehousing, marketing, and e-commerce market entry.

The business model combines one-time wholesale transactions (book distribution), managed logistics services (warehousing and fulfillment), and professional services engagements (marketing and Amazon seller support). Customer segments are split across publishers (anchored by 20+ year relationships with Simon & Schuster/Paramount and 18+ years with Houghton Mifflin Publishing), foreign manufacturers needing US Amazon entry, and existing FBA sellers seeking to expand. GTM is sales-led and consultative, with direct contact ([email protected], 631-390-8822) and a corporate website as the primary channels; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Geographic scope is domestic US, with no disclosed international operations, funding rounds, M&A, or executive leadership disclosure beyond the four operating sub-brand identities.

From a technology standpoint, the source material does not disclose a proprietary platform, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or integrations — the offering is anchored on physical infrastructure (the Harrisburg warehouse), long-term publisher relationships, and operational know-how in overstock resolution and Amazon seller enablement rather than on a software stack. The reported employee count of 1–10 sits uneasily alongside the operating footprint, implying the figure likely captures only the management entity rather than total workforce across the four units.

Name

US Media Group

Legal name

US Media Group

Website

https://usmediapartners.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

US Media Group is a privately held US enterprise operating four integrated units — book wholesale (US Media Partners), warehousing and fulfillment (US Media Global Logistics), e-commerce marketing (US Media Marketing & Design), and Amazon seller services via its Next Level Program (US Media Services) — serving publishers, foreign manufacturers, and FBA sellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce Logistics and Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAKAA

Book & Periodical Wholesalers (Trade Distribution)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Print & Digital Distribution (Wholesalers, Subscription/Newsstand)

SECONDARYMPAJAKAB

Subscription & Fulfillment Services (Print & Digital)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Print & Digital Distribution (Wholesalers, Subscription/Newsstand)

SECONDARYMPAJAKAJ

Returns, Reverse Logistics & Inventory Management (Unsold Copies, Recalls)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Print & Digital Distribution (Wholesalers, Subscription/Newsstand)

SECONDARYMPAHALAG

Content Supply Chain Orchestration & Workflow (Ingest-to-Publish, Automation)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Media Technology & Services (Post-Production, VFX, Animation, Streaming Infrastructure)/Rights, Metadata & Content Supply Chain (Avails, Scheduling, DRM/Watermarking)

SECONDARYCRAOALAB

Periodicals, Magazines & Newspapers Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Books, Office Supplies & Stationery Distribution

Keywords

• Book wholesale distribution
• Warehousing fulfillment services
• E-commerce advertising
• Amazon seller services
• Publisher overstock solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Centerport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Book Wholesale: US Media Partners operates as a book wholesaler, developing partnerships with publishers to provide solutions for overstock situations and distributing books to major US retail accounts.
2. Warehousing and Fulfillment: US Media Global Logistics provides warehousing, fulfillment, and inventory management services including returns processing through their 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center.
3. Marketing and Advertising Services: US Media Marketing & Design provides branding, digital marketing, and graphic design solutions including Amazon advertising and social media campaigns.
4. E-Commerce Services: US Media Services provides comprehensive Amazon seller services including market-entry strategies, account setup, full warehousing and distribution support, e-commerce advertising program, and exit strategies for excess inventory and returns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

US Media Group is a diversified enterprise of four integrated business units: US Media Partners distributes books from leading US publishers (including Simon & Schuster/Paramount and Houghton Mifflin) to major retail accounts, processing roughly 12 million books per year; US Media Global Logistics operates a 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center near Harrisburg, PA offering warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, and returns handling; US Media Marketing & Design delivers branding, digital marketing, graphic design, social media, and Amazon advertising services; US Media Services provides foreign manufacturers and existing Amazon FBA sellers a one-stop e-commerce solution including market-entry strategy, account setup, warehousing, distribution, advertising, and the Next Level Program.

Product overview

US Media Group is a diversified portfolio of four business units operating as a vertically integrated enterprise as well as independent companies. The portfolio includes US Media Partners (USMP LLC) for book wholesale distribution, US Media Global Logistics for warehousing and fulfillment operations, US Media Marketing & Design for branding and e-commerce advertising services, and US Media Services for Amazon seller support and e-commerce market entry. The units function both independently and synergistically, covering the supply chain from publishing and inventory management through marketing and final-mile fulfillment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• US Media Partners (USMP LLC) One of the leading book wholesalers in the US, specializing in creating and executing customized sales programs for publishers. Develops lasting partnerships with leading US publishers (Simon & Schuster/Paramount for 20+ years; Houghton Mifflin Publishing for 18+ years) to provide overstock solutions, with approximately 12 million books moving through the facility annually to major US retail accounts.
• US Media Global Logistics Complex fulfillment and logistics operations featuring a 350,000 sq. ft. (32,500 sq. m.) distribution center located just outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania along the major US shipping corridor. Offers warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, returns handling, and flexible warehousing options for a wide range of customers.
• US Media Marketing & Design Experts in branding, design, social advertising, and e-commerce marketing solutions across all industries. Service offering includes Amazon advertising, social media campaigns, store and page management, forecasting, and reporting for e-commerce brands.
• US Media Services One-stop e-commerce solution for foreign manufacturers, geared toward first-time Amazon sellers and existing Amazon FBA companies expanding via the Next Level Program (NLP). Comprehensive services include market-entry strategies, account setup, full warehousing and distribution support, a proven e-commerce advertising program, and exit strategies for excess inventory and returns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 million books processed annually through facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Simon & Schuster/ParamountcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 20-year partnership with Simon & Schuster/Paramount as a leading book wholesaler. USMP provides successful solutions for each publisher's unique overstock situation.
• Houghton Mifflin PublishingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 18-year partnership with Houghton Mifflin Publishing. USMP develops lasting partnerships with leading US publishers to provide overstock solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Pattern: Amazon accelerator that helps brands scale on marketplaces via advertising, logistics, and content. Comparable to US Media Services' foreign-manufacturer onboarding and Amazon advertising offering.
• Jungle Scout: Amazon seller enablement platform with sourcing, launch, and advertising tools. Comparable in serving the foreign-manufacturer/entrepreneur segment that USMS targets via NLP.
• Helium 10: Software platform for Amazon sellers covering advertising, keyword research, and operations. Adjacent to USMS' e-commerce advertising and account management services.

Direct peers

• Bookazine: Independent book wholesaler and distributor to a wide range of US retail accounts. Closely comparable to USMP in target customer base (publishers, gift/retail) and overstock/replenishment model.
• Ingram Content Group: Largest US book wholesaler and distributor to retailers and libraries. Direct competitor to US Media Partners in trade book distribution, with comparable publisher relationships and retail-account reach.
• Baker & Taylor: Major US book distributor serving libraries, retailers, and publishers. Comparable book wholesale and fulfillment model to US Media Partners, including inventory management and returns processing.
• Levy Home Entertainment: Distributor of books, entertainment, and gift products to mass-market and specialty retailers. Comparable to USMP's wholesale-to-retail distribution flow and category breadth.
• American West Books: Remainder and overstock book wholesaler supplying publishers' excess inventory to retailers and bargain channels. Directly comparable to USMP's overstock-focused distribution niche.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder System: Large third-party logistics provider with warehousing, fulfillment, and returns management capabilities. Comparable to US Media Global Logistics' 3PL function, though at significantly larger scale and broader verticals.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and warehousing operator. Comparable to US Media Global Logistics' warehousing, fulfillment, and returns-handling capability, particularly for publishers and e-commerce clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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