As a growing number of readers in South Korea reportedly are rediscovering their authors' literature, industry players are upbeat about this year's book sales potential. The post Are South Korean Readers Rediscovering Their Literature? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the National Parks enjoying a popular centennial year, publishers are working with in-park gift shops to reach the growing number of parks visitors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Most publishers and authors used their booth presence at the North American International Toy Fair to sell books and sidelines, though a growing number were also on the hunt for new licensing deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a time when all the advertiser dollars seem to be going to the millennial demographic, it might seem crazy for a publisher to go in the opposite direction. But that’s just what Purple Clover is doing. Whalerock Industries’ 3-year-old site for people 50+ has accumulated a following of 4.5... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Digital media companies are dealing with a bunch of problems plaguing their advertising-based business models. A growing number of people are blocking the ads running on their sites, forcing publishers to find ways to get those people to unblock their ads or pay one of the ad blocking companies... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Facebook has added 360-degree videos to its news feed, an immersive feature the Menlo Park-based social media platform said will capitalize on a growing number of video publishers using the format. And to pique the interest of users, The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Lucasfilm have published... Continue reading >> [ Source: Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
This most fundamental of principles is under attack – from over-zealous law making, online witch hunts, and a profit-driven media offensive on the BBCIn our troubled and insecure environment, Britain has accumulated laws which curtail freedom of expression – in the name of national security and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new survey finds a growing number of people think libraries should swap out print for pixels. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Not all landlords want a bookstore so much that they’ll forego market rates, but there are a growing number who do. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
North Carolina is home to a growing number of independent presses that publish in diverse subjects and categories. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More top publishers are opting into programmatic ad networks to sell premium advertising. Varick Media Management recently signed exclusive deals with Time Inc., News Corp., American Media Inc. and Wenner Media and will help them sell ad units that feature photography, videos and other types of... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pointing to the need for pricing flexibility at a time when bookstores face a growing number of economic challenges, some booksellers question whether it’s time for publishers to stop printing suggested retail prices on book covers and dust jackets. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a nod to the growing number of digital-first outlets recognized, the American Society of Magazine Editors took over Twitter on Thursday morning, tweeting out the Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A growing number of publisher sites are now shunning the concept of finite "pages" as vehicles with which to serve content, opting instead to do so with seamless, often endless feeds and streams. The concept of a page, which is largely a hangover from the world of print media, suddenly seems... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year, a growing number of librarians, publishers, agents, distributors, and self-published authors have come to the largest Spanish-language book fair in the world. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
While no one in the publishing world wants to halt the march of digital distribution, many would like to ensure the neighborhood bookstore doesn't go the way of the record store. That's why there are a growing number of people in the industry who are looking to disrupt the disruptors and show... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Brenda Peterson is one of the growing number of authors who are working on self-published projects in addition to writing books released by traditional houses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Whether they call themselves publishers or distributors, whether they promise elaborate marketing plans, or the basic production tasks necessary to get an ebook up for sale, there are a growing number of companies selling (and acquiring) backlist books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tablets and other digital reading devices are expected to be big sellers this holiday season due in part to the growing number of devices available from a host of manufacturers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Over the past few semesters the University of Kansas Bookstore and a growing number of independent college stores have begun taking advantage of the way students comparison shop for textbooks by sharing their competitors’ prices on their own store’s Web sites and/or pricing books dynamically... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]