BBC Bitesize promotion will 'kill start-ups and destroy jobs'

Educational publishers have raised concerns over the BBC’s revision platform Bitesize, after the organisation launched a free app with cross-promotion on BBC TV and Radio. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Killing the “Pay First, Read Later” E-bookselling Model

The download first, pay-as-you-read ebook sales model from Total Boox in Israel promises a superior consumer experience by minimizing the uncertainty of book buying. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Promotion for Kobo's Tamblyn

Kobo has announced a promotion for Michael Tamblyn, who will take on the role of chief content... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Harris promoted at Angry Robot

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HMV: 190 jobs go

The administrator of HMV has made 190 redundancies at head office but says it remains hopeful of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. cuts some 500 jobs

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[ Crains New York | 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst starts publishing iPad magazines days before print editions

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[ Engadget | 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strong start to German Christmas boosted by Hitler title

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon starts Boxing Day sale on Christmas Day

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sturrock promoted to Orion editorial director

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N launches 'buy a Nook, we'll give a book,' promoting literacy one rhyme at a time

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[ Engadget | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 1,000 library jobs will go next year, says CILIP

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline's Byrne moves to Cornerstone, Ronan promoted

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnston Press appoints BBC exec to head up marketing

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[ Media Week | 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clark leaves Piccadilly to start own agency

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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