BIBF: Dohle warns on impact of subscription model

Heavy readers switching to use ebook subscription services would have a "huge impact" on the revenue of book publishers, c.e.o of Penguin Random House (PRH) US Markus Dohle has warned. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After a scandal, a one-sided warning against generic drugs

Katherine Eban ignores the fact that brand-name makers have been duplicitous, too. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-13 02:07:54 UTC ]
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BA urges trade to examine impact of publishing to curb climate change

Publishing has made strides in becoming more sustainable, but firms need to collaborate for a more radical overhaul, both the Booksellers Association and Extinction Rebellion have separately claimed this week.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-12 13:23:59 UTC ]
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How Le Monde is Using Podcasts to Drive Digital Subscriptions

French news publisher Le Monde has launched three podcast series adapted from investigative articles that have been successful at driving Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2019-09-11 15:00:26 UTC ]
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Visions of the future: five dark warnings from the world of classic science fiction

Science fiction is fast becoming science fact, which should be cause for concern. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2019-08-27 17:03:06 UTC ]
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BIBF buoyant for UK, but US publishers face trade tariff problems

UK publishers at the Beijing International Book Fair last week saw typically buoyant rights trading, as the country's book market boom continues in 2019, with double-digit growth at the half-year stage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-27 09:09:20 UTC ]
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My BIBF... with PPMG's Jiangtao She

The president of one of China’s leading publishing houses, which releases more than 10,000 titles annually and has the third-highest sales among the nation’s publishers, outlines its growth plans. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 11:45:25 UTC ]
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My BIBF... with Nosy Crow's Michela Pea

Children’s indie Nosy Crow has made huge strides in export markets since its launch. Its senior rights manager, Michela Pea, explains the importance of BIBF. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 09:54:18 UTC ]
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My BIBF... with translator Nicky Harman

The award-winning translator discusses the face of Chinese translation today and recommends key names to look out for. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 08:24:03 UTC ]
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New subscription service highlights under-represented voices

Heady Mix, a book subscription service focusing on under-represented authors and protagonists, has launched. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-12 14:34:22 UTC ]
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Macmillan’s New Library Ebook Lending Model and its Effect on Libraries

Macmillan Publishers recently announced a two month embargo on all newly published e-book titles. This will greatly effect libraries. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-08-12 10:34:07 UTC ]
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News Corp Australia revenues fall as advertising drops and subscriptions stay flat

Rupert Murdoch’s Australian mastheads and Foxtel suffer drop in revenue although global profits increase after huge loss in 2018Revenue at the Australian mastheads run by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp fell by 6% last year, and the company’s pay TV operation, Foxtel, has also been hit by falling... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-08-09 01:33:05 UTC ]
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Facebook Is Testing Subscriptions on Its Facebook Watch Video Destination

Facebook will begin testing subscriptions on its Facebook Watch video destination in the U.S., with initial publishing partners BritBoxTV, CollegeHumor Dropout, MotorTrend On Demand and Tastemade Plus. The social network would not provide details on payments by publishers or on subscription... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-08-08 18:05:58 UTC ]
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Six months in, sports app Otro pivots away from subscriptions

By forgoing a subscription model for a digital content studio model, Otro is opening up for more audience scale and revenue options. The post Six months in, sports app Otro pivots away from subscriptions appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-07-31 04:01:04 UTC ]
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BA urges trade to reduce environmental impact in green manifesto

The Booksellers Association is calling on the trade to reduce its environmental impact and take the lead in sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives as it reveals its green manifesto. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-22 18:59:42 UTC ]
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Exploring Greenland’s ice, then uncovering its warnings about the climate

Jon Gertner introduces those who mapped the island and those now digging into its secrets. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-07-18 13:36:31 UTC ]
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With sports, local newspapers try ‘unbundling’ the subscription

Legacy news publishers including McClatchy, Gatehouse and The Dallas Morning News have been adapting their sports-only paid subscription products now that pent-up demand has subsided. The post With sports, local newspapers try ‘unbundling’ the subscription appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-07-09 04:01:38 UTC ]
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Brexit uncertainty has hit industry investment, PA president warns

The prolonged uncertainty over the shape and timeline of Brexit has led to delayed investment decisions from publishers which will affect industry growth further down the line, Publishers Association president Peter Phillips has said.     Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-07 12:51:47 UTC ]
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Warning: In just a few days, the ebooks you've purchased from Microsoft will vanish

It's a little while since Microsoft announced that is dropping the Books category from the Microsoft Store, but a serious deadline is now looming. If you have bought books or downloaded free books from the Store, you only have a few more days to read them -- so if there are any you haven't... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2019-06-28 15:41:08 UTC ]
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Isabel Allende Examines the Impact of Immigration

The literary titan discusses the influence of immigration on her new novel and in her own life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Culture's future at risk, warns New York indie owner

The owner of New York's Book Culture bookshops says the business's four stores are in danger of closing unless they receive help from the city.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 02:20:48 UTC ]
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