January 9, 2014

New: Get ANY Kobo Accessory Quickly and Easily on Kobo.com!
In order to provide more variety in colors and styles of Kobo accessories, we've set up a new way to order! Accessories are now available by online order at kobo.com/accessories.

Use code: DT75 or PT68 and receive 40% discount off MSRP.
You will receive free shipping for all orders of $40 or over.

Instructions:
  1. Visit kobo.com/accessories.  
  2. Add accessories to your cart.
  3. Enter in discount code DT75 or PT68 in the lower left corner of the screen.  
  4. If you are not already logged in, you will be prompted to sign into a Kobo Account to proceed with the order.  
  5. Fill in the remaining fields to complete checkout.
  6. Expect your accessories to arrive within 7 business days. 
Please note: accessories are non-returnable.

Do not share code DT75 or PT68 with customers, they are for participating ABA stores only!

Bank Sq Books Together, Kobo and ABA provide a wealth of marketing materials to promote Kobo products.  Whether they are posted in our online Designs and Downloads section of BookWeb.org or were sent to your store in our App Kits, we'd love to see them in action!

As a thank you for sharing, Kobo will be raffling of two brand new Kobo Arc 7 Tablets on January 22nd!

To enter, please follow the instructions indicated below:  
  • Take photos of Kobo App marketing throughout your store. Be creative, if there's any cool or unique Kobo highlights around the store, please share them!
  • Send the files or include image links in an email to kobodisplays@kobo.com. Be sure to also CC kobosupport@bookweb.org (Or click here to compose a new email set to contest guidelines)
  • Please use the subject line "Kobo App Contest".
  • Be sure to include your name, and the name and location of your store. 
  • Submit your pictures by January 20th 2014! 

  And most of all-- Have fun and good luck!

 
CES Award To help ring in the new year, we have exciting news regarding one of our favorite new devices--

Kobo Aura HD received the CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award.

Read a preview of the press release below:

"Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) recognizes the world's first high definition eReader for its innovative design and engineering in the "tablets, eReaders and mobile computing" category
The Kobo Aura HD, touted as The Best eReader by the Wall Street Journal, is the world's first high definition E Ink eReader - pushing the boundaries of design and technical capabilities to bring the best reading experience to the most passionate Readers. The device was selected by a panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of trade media for its outstanding design and engineering innovation.."

The full press release and marketing materials can be found in the Designs and Downloads section of BookWeb.org.

Once you've configured your Kobo Arc demo unit, be sure to load it with apps to give your customer the full tablet experience!

Below, please find a list of top apps downloaded on Kobo devices from the Google Play store:

Games & Multimedia
Social
Candy Crush
Angry Birds
Cineplex
Shazam
Netflix
Songza
Facebook
Skype
Twitter
Instagram
What's App



For those of you interested in new devices, we've included some helpful bullets below:

If you have difficulty with demo units, please email kobodisplays@kobo.com for assistance.

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