Media Do Co., Ltd. (MDDCF)

Overview

MEDIA DO Co., Ltd., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent player in the eBook distribution market. Known initially as Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd., the company has since rebranded itself to better reflect its diversified ventures in publishing, distribution, and digital services. MEDIA DO is dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance access to a wide range of digital content. Through strategic partnerships, including a notable alliance with OverDrive, Inc., MEDIA DO aims to facilitate the distribution of eBooks from both domestic and international publishers to library users, enabling them to search, borrow, view, and return digital books seamlessly. The company's extensive service portfolio encompasses not just eBook distribution but also spans across digital comic production, web design, e-commerce solutions, and more, establishing MEDIA DO as a comprehensive solution provider in the digital publishing space.

Products and Services

• eBook Distribution

  This core service involves the provision of a wide array of eBooks, facilitating access for users through platforms that prioritize ease of use and comprehensive catalog offerings. MEDIA DO's collaboration with OverDrive enhances this service by broadening the reach to library users.

• Flier Content Summary and Digital Comic Coloring

  MEDIA DO offers specialized services such as summarizing flier content for easier consumption and coloring digital comics, thereby enhancing the visual appeal and reader engagement.

• Comic Production Support and Web Design

  Support services for comic production are available, catering to the needs of comic creators. Additionally, MEDIA DO provides web design services, ensuring that digital content is accessible through beautifully designed and user-friendly websites.

• eCommerce and Data Management

  Understanding the need for robust online sales channels, MEDIA DO extends eCommerce solutions alongside data and workflow management services, optimizing operational efficiency for publishers and content creators.

• Website Operation

  MEDIA DO operates websites focusing on Japanese anime and comics and ONSTAGE, a video distribution application, enriching the digital content scene with diverse entertainment options.

• Publication and Sale of Books and Magazines

  Apart from digital services, MEDIA DO engages in the traditional publishing model, covering the publication and sale of physical books and magazines.

• Novel Posting Website EVERYSTAR

  The operation of EVERYSTAR, a platform for novel posting, allows budding and established writers to share their work with a broader audience, fostering a community of literary enthusiasts.

• Print-on-Demand (POD) Publishing Services

  Integration and development of POD services ensure that books are printed to meet demand, reducing waste and ensuring that new and niche titles remain accessible to interested readers.

• NetGalley Web Marketing Tool

  MEDIA DO incorporates NetGalley, a tool designed for the marketing of books, allowing publishers to share upcoming titles with a network of reviewers, bloggers, and other influential readers before their public release.

• Basketball Club Operation

  In addition to its core business in publishing and digital services, MEDIA DO proudly operates a basketball club, showcasing the company's commitment to supporting and engaging with the community through sports.