BA welcomes 'radical' business rates review

The Booksellers Association has welcomed the launch of a “radical” review of the business rates system in the UK. The government revealed today (16th March) that the review had begun and would report back in time for the 2016 budget.  "The time has come for a radical review of this important tax. We want to ensure the business rates system is fair, efficient and effective," said Danny Alexander, chief secretary to the Treasury. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Review of the year: April to June

In the second part of our review of the year, we take a look at the big stories from April to June. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tastemade Raises Another $40 Million for Its Booming Food-Video Business

Tastemade has had quite a year. The company, known for its quirky short-form videos about food, travel and lifestyle topics, hit the 100 million monthly active users mark, with more than 1 billion monthly views. On Facebook alone, Tastemade grew its audience from around 100,000 fans to more... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Pickle Index: A review

"I'm bullish on Sudden Oak," writes Ami Greko. And when Sudden Oak's Eli Horowitz and Russell Quinn ran their The Silent Story app-novel event in 2012 and 2013, many more people were bullish on them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Wiz Live!' eases on down road to strong ratings for NBC

"The Wiz Live!" got NBC pretty close to the Emerald City, at least ratings-wise. NBC's nearly three-hour telecast of the 1974 Broadway musical -- a soul-tinged retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" -- delivered 11.4 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. Queen Latifah starred in the title role,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FT to review digital publishing process after inaccurate ECB story

Newspaper publishes online article saying ECB had ‘confounded expectations’ by deciding to hold interest rates, causing euro to temporarily plummetThe Financial Times is to review its digital publishing practices after publishing an inaccurate article about the European Central Bank’s decision... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BizWest Media Sells Wyoming Business Report to Adams Publishing Group

BizWest Media LLC has sold The Wyoming Business Report to APG Media of the Rockies LLC. In the wake of the deal, the Wyoming Business Report became the sister publication to several community newspapers in Wyoming, including the Wyoming Tribune Eagle ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book trade braced for Spending Review cuts

The Publishers Association said it is “not expecting good news” from the Chancellor’s Spending Review tomorrow, while library campaigners have warned that further cuts to local councils could “all but destroy the public library service as we know it.” Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: Number 11 by Jonathan Coe

Number 11 is comprised of five interconnecting stories that demonstrate a powerful imagination, a keen observational eye, and deep compassion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thomson Reuters to sell IP and Science business

Thomson Reuters is “exploring strategic options” for its Intellectual Property & Science business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Business-Focused 417 Magazine Spin-Off Publishes First Issue

The new bimonthly magazine seeks to provide Southwest Missouri with "networking in print." The post Business-Focused 417 Magazine Spin-Off Publishes First Issue appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: The November Criminals by Sam Munson

As a high-school senior and part time drug dealer, Addison has a lot to deal with. Having to juggle school work with his extra-curricular pursuits, including his potential girlfriend, Digger, Addison becomes obsessed with the murder of a fellow classmate and takes it upon himself to solve his... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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O'Donoghue joins The Reading Agency as business director

Fiona O’Donoghue has joined The Reading Agency as the charity’s commercial and business director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A manifesto for new business models

"The readers will always need curation." Sometimes the simplest statement of what we know is so refreshing. Here, the mellifluously named Jaya Jha of Pothi.com and InstaScribe speaks to us of seeing the advantages in change and the change in advantages. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Donald Trump lifts 'SNL' to highest rating since January 2012

Donald Trump's hosting stint on "Saturday Night Live" lifted the NBC late-night program to its highest rating since Jan. 7, 2012. The Saturday telecast averaged a 6.6 rating and a 16% share of the TV audience in the 56 markets that Nielsen tabulates for overnight ratings. It was the strongest... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell

The Penguin Lessons is a warm and unique story about an unlikely friendship between a man and a penguin, and fond memories of a long-ago trip to South America. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

It’s 1956 and Germany and Japan rule the world after winning the Second World War. To celebrate their success, Hitler and Hirohito run an annual youth motorcycle race between Berlin and Tokyo which tests competitors’ stamina, skills and ability to survive. And not just against the often terrible... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Tolino Alliance Welcomes New Booksellers

Tolino, an alliance of German booksellers and counterpart to Amazon, welcomes two new booksellers, Mayersche and Osiander, and strengthens its position. The post German Tolino Alliance Welcomes New Booksellers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Assessing the State of the Consumer Magazine Print Business

In the rush to the digital future, publishers have taken their eyes off the “print-ball.” The post Assessing the State of the Consumer Magazine Print Business appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 Views of Evolving Edtech Business Models

Execs from Cornelsen Schulverlage, Scholastic India, Capstone's myON, and Microsoft Education share thoughts about various edtech business models. The post 4 Views of Evolving Edtech Business Models appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Up, Up and Away! Supergirl Debuts as Fall’s Highest-Rated New Series

Supergirl, CBS' entry into the crowded superhero genre, had a successful liftoff last night with audiences. Monday's premiere drew the largest audience of any new fall show, both among 18- to 49-year-olds (a 3.2 rating) and total viewers (12.9 million). That was enough to edge out NBC's... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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