In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
The National Literacy Trust today released new research for National Writing Day, which found that more young people have been writing and reading in lockdown. Following already promising research from the Reading Agency in April, showing that 45% of young people were choosing to read more, it’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-23 13:42:51 UTC ]
Net turnover for the European publishing industry was roughly flat last year at €22.2bn (2016: £22.3bn) despite a "significant increase" in the number of new titles issued at 610,000, according to data from the Federation of European Publishers (FEP). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
[caption id="attachment_127651" align="alignright" width="300"] An exclusive first look at Coastal Living's 208 Idea House in Habersham, SC[/caption] Showcase houses aren't a new concept for shelter magazines. Generally viewed as a natural—and expected—extension of a brand, it’s not atypical at... Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Northern indie publishers will benefit from a boost in funding from Arts Council England over the next four years after the organisation announced a “significant increase” to investment outside London. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Faber saw a drop in turnover for the year ending March 2015, with a significant increase in its operating loss from the 12 months previous. The publisher’s turnover was £15.9m, down 1.8% from £16.2m the year before. Faber made an operating loss of £813,000, up from £5,000 in the 12 months to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Glam Media has just acquired Ning, the build-your-own-social-network startup co-founded by Netscape creator Marc Andreessen. Glam is best known for building Web properties and an ad network targeting women, and it says it now reaches more than 200 million monthly users. Last month, it announced... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2011-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]