DIY Media Group

DIY Media Group

Manufactures physical media; distributes digital content

Overview

DIY Media Group helps independent artists, authors, and filmmakers produce, distribute, and monetize their content through its brands Disc Makers, BookBaby, and Merchly. It offers physical manufacturing (books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl) and on-demand options, plus digital distribution to major platforms for ebooks, music, and downloads, along with creative services and direct-to-fan storefronts. The company differentiates itself by offering ownership-friendly revenue terms that let content owners keep most of the earnings, unlike traditional publishing or label deals. Its goal is to empower creators to monetize their work while retaining control over their content.

About DIY Media Group

Simplify's Rating
Why DIY Media Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Disc Makers says vinyl revenues quadrupled since 2023, with record title counts soaring.
  • BookBaby says direct Bookshop sales earn authors about twice Amazon print revenue.
  • DIY Media Group still posts open roles in August 2026, signaling continued investment.

What critics are saying

  • BookBaby cut printed-book retail reach in January 2026, weakening Barnes & Noble and Ingram access.
  • KDP and IngramSpark undercut BookBaby with free setup and wider distribution.
  • If indie authors abandon paid services, DIY Media Group’s high-touch model loses relevance by 2027.

What makes DIY Media Group unique

  • DIY Media Group bundles Disc Makers, BookBaby, and Merchly under Tony van Veen.
  • Disc Makers in 2026 in-sources vinyl manufacturing, making 100-unit indie LPs viable.
  • BookBaby’s 2026 Bookshop pushes direct-to-reader sales with higher author payouts.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

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