Meet Zebralution at Frankfurt Book Fair '25

Discover how we showcase your content

The book industry comes together every year at the Frankfurt Book Fair – and we’re right in the middle of it!

We are Zebralution Digital Publishing – your partner who combines personal relationships with technological expertise. What sets us apart? We’re more than just a distribution service provider. As passionate industry insiders and forward-thinking companions, we support you and your company in achieving success in the digital book market. Together with Open Publishing – including the content marketing platform Bilandia – we cover the full portfolio with innovative solutions in the areas of audiobooks, audio dramas, e-books, self-publishing, distribution, and direct marketing.

Meet us at the Frankfurt Book Fair at our stand and gain real added value through our partnership along the entire value chain.
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The Bag of Gold? — Audio Dramas in the Age of Audio Streaming (ENG)

Music was only the beginning – Podcasts have revolutionised listening habits, and now a new audio format is moving into the spotlight: audiobooks and audio dramas. Between subscription models, artificial intelligence, and personalised recommendations, one question arises: How lucrative is the audio content market really? And what role do audio dramas play within the streaming ecosystem?

with Sebastian Pobot and Ralf Biesemeier
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 2:30pm
Frankfurt Studio

From Attention to Action: AI in Publishing Marketing A live panel with publishing experts and a conversational AI (ENG)

This panel explores how Large Language Models can help publishers move along the AIDA chain — from capturing Attention to driving Action — while separating hype from real-world use cases. Two industry experts and a live conversational AI will debate facts, myths, opportunities, and risks of AI in marketing. Expect sharp insights, a touch of provocation, and a glimpse into the future of human–AI collaboration.

with Erin Cox, Ralf Biesemeier and a Conversational AI
Thursday, Oct 16 at 2:30pm
Frankfurt Studio

Pssst - More to come

Saturday, Oct 18 at 1 pm

Big Waves & Big Feelings - Romance Talk with Lilly Lucas (GER)

Between big emotions and second chances: Welcome to the world of Lilly Lucas. With her 'Hawaii Love' Trilogy, she inspires thousands of romance fans on TikTok and Instagram. In 'This Could Be Forever', Millie returns to her home island for a documentary about big-wave surfer Chip – her ex. What follows? Big waves, big feelings, and a reunion that changes everything.
Lilly Lucas talks about tropes, toxic exes, writing love stories with depth – and why, in the end, it’s not just the happy ending that matters, but the journey there.

with Lilly Lucas and Chantal Busse
Saturday, Oct 18 at 2:30pm
Festhalle Pop-Up

From Swimming Pool to Front Office – In conversation with Caroline Wahl (GER)

Between self-fulfilment and systemic pressure: how free are we really when we try to “do everything right”? Caroline Wahl (22 Bahnen, Windstärke 17) writes about young women who fight – for recognition, for love, for themselves. In her new novel 'Die Assistentin', she looks behind the façade of careers, control and emotional exhaustion. A conversation about female rage, quiet rebellion – and why it’s okay not to be strong all the time.

with Caroline Wahl and Emily Grunert
Saturday, Oct 18 at 3:30pm
Frankfurt Studio

Dark Romance to Hear, Feel, and Experience – D.C. Odesza and the new storytelling (GER)

What happens when dark romance becomes more than just a story on paper? Bestselling author D.C. Odesza doesn’t just tell stories between book covers – she creates immersive worlds: with a castle at the fair, real lords, Dark Castle parties and storytelling that continues on social media. Together with audiobook narrators, D.C. Odesza shares exclusive insights into the finale of her 'Broken Blackness' series, which comes to life as an audiobook duet.
Experience the author live – and find out how dark romance becomes an entire universe.

with D.C. ODESZA and other guests
Sunday, Oct 19 at 12:30pm
Congress Center / CMF Saal Harmonie

At our Lismio booth

You can also meet wonderful authors and influencers at our Lismio booth (Hall 3.1, J35):

Friday:

Lin Dox, Tina Lehmann and Kevo Adler
Ursa Jaumann and Michaela Gaertner

Saturday:

Michelle Schrenk and Marit Bernson
Stay tuned!

Sunday:

Coffee & Community with Bookfluencers
Stay tuned!

On stage

What you can look forward to

The art of being found

Visibility is no coincidence – it’s the result of targeted strategies.

We know how digital marketing works today: data-driven, targeted, and user-centred. For us, visibility, discoverability and relevance are key – because only those who are seen can convince.

Smart metadata, innovative content formats and platform-specific campaigns are just part of the mix to reach the right audience before the purchase decision and significantly increase conversion.
Our experts will present our marketing and performance platform Lismio and explain how we make your content not only visible, but also effective.