Publisher wants to cut 225 jobs from Warwickshire warehouse, where books are distributed, owing to decline in demandReaders’ preference for ebooks has been blamed for 225 potential job losses after publisher Penguin Random House announced cuts that leave staff facing an anxious Christmas.The... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Bookseller's Futurebook conference in London last Friday focused on the growing importance of security, mobile readers and open access. The post Talk of Security, Mobile and “Open” Dominate UK’s Futurebook Confab appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The UK's Futurebook conference showcased numerous new digital publishing initiatives, including a OwnIt! and a new app featuring Agatha Christie's iconic characters. The post Publishing Innovation from the UK’s Futurebook Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
European data protection authorities want Facebook to stop using cookies to track people who don't have a Facebook account.As part of a case brought by the Belgian Privacy Commission, a Brussels court ordered Facebook in an interim ruling not to track people in Belgium using its "datr" cookie... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins scooped two prizes at The FutureBook Awards, held at the end of The FutureBook Conference (4th December), but there were also wins for Hachette, Penguin Random House, Faber and BookTech Company of the Year, Reedsy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
What does publishing look like to those who have worked in other industries, asked FutureBook's panel session "Publishing Through A Looking Glass: A View from Outside"? Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.I Tried Holiday Shopping on Fa... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
FBI agents who searched the Redlands home of the shooters involved in a San Bernardino attack earlier this week removed a .22 caliber rifle, dozens of boxes of ammunition, weapons accessories, invoices from two gun sellers, a laptop computer and several data storage devices, according to an... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's been a big year for Andy Weir, author of acclaimed sci-fi novel The Martian. His bestselling book -- originally published serially for free on his personal website -- was turned into a similarly excellent movie starring Matt Damon and Jessica Ch... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Effective January 1, 2016, all Penguin ebooks purchased by libraries after January 1 will be licensed on a perpetual access model. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
The ebook market share in Germany shows slow growth in 2015, according to the German Publishers Association and research company GfK. The post Ebook Market Share in Germany Shows Slow Growth appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Facebook might be sending less traffic to publishers’ websites now than it did in January, or more traffic, or the same amount of traffic. It depends on who you ask. In recent years publishers have increasingly relied on Faceboo ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 15th edition of the media power list finds change in the air, with digital challengers elbowing aside older moguls – but a long way to go on diversity• Women on the rise, but much still to do on diversity• Your interactive guide to the MediaGuardian 100 Back in 2001, when this list was first... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
?As soon as Jeff Bezos heard about Facebook Instant Articles, he wanted to participate. “We saw [Bezos] in Sun Valley,” Dan Rose, the VP of partnerships at Facebook, said in a recent panel at the Paley Int ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Google introduced its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) program to allow publishers and advertisers to create good-looking mobile content that loads very quickly. The company launched the program in early October with a select set of pa ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Michael Tamblyn, president of Rakuten Kobo, is to present a manifesto for reading at the FutureBook Conference. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dosdoce, Bookwire and Publishing Perspectives are offering an exclusive ebook licensing guide for global public libraries and publishers. The post Free Guide to Ebook Licensing for Public Libraries and Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
For any brands still looking to do some holiday shopping, Facebook is making a list of people whose attentions they might want to buy.Starting on Thanksgiving and running through New Year's Day, Facebook and its photo-sharing app Instagram will let brands target ads to people who publish posts... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Facebook wants to help ease the burn of a breakup.The social media giant introduced new tools Thursday on its mobile app to help users see less of their exes.Now when you change your relationship status to “single,” Facebook will ask if you want to “take a break” from seeing pictures and posts... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Touchpress is to present its new digital strategy at the FutureBook Conference with head of marketing Tom Williams to join a panel on the new publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]