Adweek’s CEO is implementing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to drive the brand in becoming an industry educator. Over the past two years, Jeff Litvack has worked to diversify and strengthen Adweek’s revenue stream, while developing a staff of hand-selected, self-motivators. By growing the publisher's popular franchises, like Brandweek, creating new events, establishing a new membership model, and implementing a transparent workplace environment, Litvack has been able to transform the company in a mission to better serve its community. Recruiting team-oriented talent and knowing how to balance a workload with a “work-hard, play-hard” mentality is what Litvack believes laid the groundwork for the company's recent success—even going as far to pause a work day in order to host an office-wide Nerf war after learning an employee was working on a story about the toy. Litvack sat down with Folio: to talk about how he identifies and retains talent in a time of evolution for his company. You can hear him speak more on these topics on Tuesday, October 9, during the “Building a Publishing Dream Team” roundtable at The Folio: Show. Folio: What have you done as CEO to put your stamp on Adweek thus far? Jeff Litvack: Looking back on the last two years, what’s really changed at Adweek is the breaking down of silo walls between departments and truly empowering employees to own the opportunities and solutions. It’s really been that change of attitude that has brought... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Great Jones cofounder Sierra Tishgart shares her reading list. The Pleasures of Cooking for One: A Cookbook, Judith Jones Judith Jones—a legendary editor and author—inspired the name for Great Jones [my cook-ware company]! This is my favorite of her books.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-08-26 07:00:32 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has signed a memoir from Dr Peter Scott-Morgan, whose life story is the subject of a documentary "Peter: The Human Cyborg", airing this evening (26th August) on Channel 4. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-25 16:55:47 UTC ]
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We’ve compiled a list of forthcoming devotionals—daily readings of Bible passages paired with inspirational reflections—and there’s something here for everyone. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Encouragement in turbulent times leads the nonfiction list, while fiction readers escape to romance -- and mystery. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Another day, another announcement of a memoir from a former Trump collaborator. This time, it’s Fiona Hill, an ex-advisor who testified in Trump’s impeachment inquiry, whose “views about the future of a polarized America” will be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2021. I have nothing... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-08-06 19:59:16 UTC ]
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Head of Zeus will publish the first title in a Pompeii-set trilogy by Elodie Harper, The Wolf Den, in May 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-30 23:12:48 UTC ]
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When a friend of mine, a former teacher, told me the subject of a children’s book he wants to write—an allegory about how the criminal justice system tries to entrap people of color from a young age—my first thought was Dark, man. And then: I wish I’d had access to a book like that when I was a […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-21 19:17:26 UTC ]
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction is launching a crowdfunding campaign with publisher Unbound, in honour of its 25th anniversary, to create The Women’s Prize for Fiction Journal: Celebrating 25 years of #ReadingWomen. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-21 05:08:34 UTC ]
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At Electric Literature, Ann and Jeff VanderMeer take a look at fantasy’s impact on comtemporary pop culture, in their introduction to the new collection, The Big Book of Modern Fantasy. “Fantasy becomes something of use to a writer to make a political or social statement,” they write. “It’s not... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2020-07-20 20:30:05 UTC ]
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Sam Colt’s revolver filled the need for a cheap, reliable firearm, Jim Rasenberger writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-17 12:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH imprint Century is publishing an "inspirational book of life lessons" for young people and parents by England football manager Gareth Southgate. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-16 20:09:24 UTC ]
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2020 continues to be a trying and complicated year. This statement goes beyond the boundaries of publishing and speaks to the totality of our society and economy. But as publishers, we all play an important role in informing, entertaining and serving our communities, regardless of social,... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-09 15:53:18 UTC ]
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A look at how people have engaged with “Huck Finn” and “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” over time offers a snapshot of who we were and are. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-03 10:00:00 UTC ]
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The author follows the lives of four high school students in his latest book, 'Show Them You're Good.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Anthony McGowan and Shaun Tan this week won the CILIP Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal respectively for their books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-18 14:49:12 UTC ]
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Usually innovation is gradual, Matt Ridley tells us, though we tend to subscribe to the breakthrough myth. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-18 14:17:15 UTC ]
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Publishing staffers have spoken out on low pay and poor transparency on salaries in the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-17 02:56:57 UTC ]
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In addition to its originals and exclusives, HBO Max now has an original digital comic book series as well. Warner Media partnered with DC Comics to publish To The Max, which tells stories about “everyday people achieving their maximum potential,” ac... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-06-15 18:28:41 UTC ]
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William Collins has bought the first book from ex-Bank of England governor Mark Carney, an "unblinking, inspiring" look at how value can shape our lives and world. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-10 02:21:59 UTC ]
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Publishers are currently exploring what a return to work will look like, with HarperCollins this week allowing staff to come into the office "for essential reasons" and Hachette and Simon & Schuster confirming a provisional return come September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-09 22:45:56 UTC ]
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