‘Apps are the new magazines’: Why Bloomberg’s doubling down on apps

Bloomberg thinks apps are the key to its mobile future. The publisher has redesigned its mobile apps to feature day-parted content as well as quicker access to videos, market data and other relevant content. It’s the first in a series of apps Bloomberg’s 20-person apps team is working on, including a video app that “rethinks” how on-demand and live video can be delivered to screens. The post ‘Apps are the new magazines’: Why Bloomberg’s doubling down on apps appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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How Magazine Publishers Are Cutting Print Costs to Improve Profits

From frequency changes and staff reorgs to automation and list cleanup, publishers are getting creative when it comes to ensuring long-term viability. The post How Magazine Publishers Are Cutting Print Costs to Improve Profits appeared first on Eddie & Ozzie Awards. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Haig becomes first author to do Bookshop chart double

Matt Haig has become the first author to feature on Bookshop.org's Indie Champions list with two titles in the same month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Pearson reports 'strong rebound' as it launches student subscription app

Pearson’s underlying revenue increased by 17% in the first half of 2021, reflecting a “strong rebound” from last year, and “encouraging momentum in the underlying business”. The company has also announced a new college app launching in the US today, called Pearson+. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How To Use the Kindle App on PC

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WhatsApp: Facebook-owned app goes to court over India privacy rules

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‘The Double Life of Bob Dylan’ is the definitive account of a shape-shifting genius’s early years

Even as a youngster, Dylan seemed to be aware of the importance of crafting his persona. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Black Sands Publishing Launches Digital Comics App

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Kakao Entertainment Acquires Radish Reading App

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Print Unit Sales Had Double-Digit Gain at April’s End

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My to-read list exploded thanks to free books through the Libby app

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Finland’s 2020 Audiobook Sales Doubled, Ebooks Up 84 Percent

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Astra Publishing House is launching an international literary magazine.

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Black Futures Co-Creators to Guest-Curate Facebook App’s Lift Black Voices Section

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