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U.S. files price-fixing lawsuit over eBook pricing

The U.S. filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc., Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster in New York district court, claiming collusion over eBook pricing. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Figment lets young writers share and critique work

Figment is a website that gives teenagers and young adults a forum for posting their work and giving advice to others. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antitrust officials reportedly sue Apple, publishers over ebooks

WASHINGTON -- Antitrust officials are expected to announce Wednesday that they are filing suit against Apple Inc. and five major book publishers for allegedly colluding to fix the price of ebooks. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google shuts down reseller scheme for UK bookshops too

Google has told UK bookshops that it is shutting its reseller programme, and has invited the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two US publishers turn backs on Amazon.com

At least two of the big six publishers in the US are refusing to renew contracts with Amazon.com... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Real-life Downton' memoir to MJ

Diane Banks at Diane Banks Associates has sold the memoirs of a 95-year-old former domestic... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Issuu Integrates Peecho to Transform its Digital Content Into Printed Copies

NEW YORK CITY– April 11, 2012 - Peecho (http://www.peecho.com), a free service that allows anyone to sell their digital content as a physical product, and Issuu (http://www.issuu.com), a leading global digital publishing platform that deliv ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #digital content #printed copies #free service


Justice Department formally charges Apple, big five publishers in ebook price fixing case (update)

The Justice Department has formally decided to sue Apple, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillian, Penguin and Simon & Schuster over alleged ebook price-rigging. Apple and Macmillian have already denied any wrongdoing, saying that the agreements were enhancing competition in an industry... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"Some improvement" for books as March sunshine warms retail

The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) sales monitor for March has revealed "some... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Apple/Amazon Conspiracy That Never Happened

Apple competes ferociously with Amazon. But federal prosecutors say Cupertino considered a different strategy, where Apple would rule music and movies, and Amazon would rule ebooks. Really? Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple's Steve Jobs conspired on ebook price-fixing, lawsuits say

WASHINGTON -- Former Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs and top executives at five major book publishers illegally conspired to raise the prices of ebooks, costing consumers tens of millions of dollars, federal and state officials alleged in antitrust suits filed Wednesday. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IAB's New Standardization Tools Just Might Mean You Won't See That Beer Ad Ten Times in a Row

The Interactive Advertising Bureau is addressing a problem that's plagued tech-centric industries since the first Mac-vs.-Dos argument: standardization. The problem has become acute for Web video, an industry enjoying meteoric growth, and the growing pains that come with that growth. So the IAB... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Media/Marketing M&A Up 7 Percent in Q1 2012

The first quarter of 2012 saw a seven percent gain in media and marketing M&A transaction volume from fourth quarter 2011, according to investment advisory firm Berkery Noyes. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilkinson and Reng score three at BSBAs

Jonny Wilkinson's autobiography has been shortlisted three times for this year's British... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Mendelson for Mantle

Mantle publisher Maria Rejt has acquired the new novel from Orange-shortlisted novelist and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adam Mansbach writes 'Seriously, Just Go to Sleep' for the kids

Adam Mansbach's 'Go the F— to Sleep' was fun for adults. 'Seriously, Just Go to Sleep' lets the kids in on the joke. And now he has projects to keep him awake.A year ago, Adam Mansbach was an award-winning novelist and aspiring screenwriter wrapping up a two-year teaching job at Rutgers... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Local Media Association and California Newspaper Publishers Association Form Strategic Partnership

Recognizing that collaboration in the industry has never been more important, the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) has joined forces with the Local Media Association (formerly Suburban Newspapers of America) to offer certain product ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Out New York Launches E-Commerce, Daily Deals Platform

Moving forward with an expanded focus on digital media, Time Out New York (TONY) has integrated e-commerce and daily deals into its website and newly-launched apps. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book landscape shifts as DoJ rocks agency model

The future of the agency model looks uncertain this evening (11th April) after three giant US... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US Sues Apple and Publishers Over e-Book Prices

The US accuses Apple and Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon and Schuster and Penguin of colluding over the prices of ebooks they sell. This lawsuit is over the firms' move to the agency model where publishers rather than sellers set price ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #e-book prices #sues apple #agency model