With iPad 3 rumored to be on the way—possibly boasting a sharper screen and talking personal assistant Siri—Apple CEO Tim Cook may drop the price of the iPad 2 so he can go after the cheaper tablet market now dominated by Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook. Analysts figure a $200 to $300 price tag could get consumers' attention. “At [that price,] you're talking about an Apple device that becomes a challenge for the more dedicated e-readers,” said Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg. The move could also give Apple's iBookstore a bigger presence in the ebooks market. Despite the iPad's popularity, Apple has only a 10% share of ebook sales, according to publishing consultant Jack Perry. He puts Amazon at 60% to 65% and BarnesandNoble.com at 20%.Authors and book publishers would like to see several strong competitors. But Apple will need to step it up. “Until Apple starts to market its store and not the device, I doubt they will gain much more of the market,” Mr. Perry said. Continue reading at 'Crains New York'
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Email marketing is still very good for books — particularly ebooks — and has arguably never been better, argues HaperCollins' Jim Hanas. The post The Persistence of Email Marketing for Book Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total sales fell 4.5% at Barnes & Noble in the second quarter ended Oct. 31, 2015 compared to the same period last year and the net loss from continuing operations rose to $27.2 million from $5.1 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yes, book publishers have a problem with writers of colour – it’s just not the one Man Booker prizewinner Marlon James describesThere are so few ethnic minority voices in publishing and the media that when one criticises another it has come to be regarded as a form of strike-breaking. Knowing... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A number of big bestsellers helped to offset 'weaker' ebook sales in the third quarter, Pearson reported. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When book publishers must compete with other media for readers' attention, publishers should have a clear vision for their business and titles. The post The Profit of Publishing with Purpose appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In remarks accompanying the release of Barnes & Noble’s first-quarter results for fiscal 2016, executives stressed that future growth for the retailer will involve integrating its retail, website, and Nook operations to allow customers to buy books anytime, anywhere, regardless of format. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total revenue at Barnes & Noble fell 1.5% in the first quarter ended August 1, 2015, to $1.2 billion, compared to last year’s first period and the net loss increased to $34.9 million from $28.4 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A leading German magazine on digital business, t3n, will now deliver their newsletters via WhatsApp. Could this model work for book publishers as well? The post Is WhatsApp the Next Big Content Distribution Platform? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paula Hawkins’s blockbuster debut, "The Girl on the Train," led overall ebook sales for the first quarter of the year, from January to March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Barnes & Noble has completed the separation of its retail operation from its college business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Although total Amazon sales rose 20% in the second quarter of 2015, sales in the media group, where book and ebook sales are reported, fell 2.6%. The decline was due to foreign exchange fluctuations which dropped international media revenue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble and Book-A-Million have both pronounced that 'Go Set a Watchman' had the largest first day sale of any adult fiction book in the history of both retailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ronald Boire, a man with plenty of electronics experience, is taking over as CEO of Barnes & Noble, as the bookseller spins off its education division. The post Barnes & Noble Looks to New Leader to Save NOOK appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ron Boire has been named the next CEO of Barnes & Noble, Inc., beginning September 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A keen business mind and real commitment to the publishing industry are vital for a job that is all about selling – shy and retiring types need not apply Gordon Wise has been a literary agent at Curtis Brown for 10 years, and has a wide range of clients, from celebrities like Miranda Hart to... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An appeals court ruled against Apple’s challenge of a lower court’s decision which found the company liable for illegally conspiring with ebook publishers to jack up prices. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit voted 2 to 1 against Apple. Writing for the... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On the same day as Apple Inc.'s release of its much-anticipated Apple Music streaming service, a federal court upheld a ruling Tuesday that states the company illegally conspired with book publishers to drive up prices for ebooks to compete against Amazon.com Inc., USA TODAY reported. The... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble has appointed Ann-Marie Campbell, president, Southern division, The Home Depot; and Paul B. Guenther, former president of PaineWebber Group, Inc., as new independent board directors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has signed new long-term sales agreements for print and ebook sales with Amazon in both the US and UK, on undisclosed terms. The agreement was confirmed by Amazon. A PRH spokesperson said: "We do not discuss our relationships with our retail partners. But, as you can see,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fifty Shades of Grey author E L James will sign copies of the new book in the series, Grey (Arrow), at Barnes & Noble in New York City on the book's release date next Thursday (18th June). It will be the author’s only New York City book signing appearance for the novel, which will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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