‘Big steps’: Slowly, but surely French publisher Groupe Figaro’s attempts to diversify get traction

Publishers have been talking about diversification for as long as the tech companies have insisted they’re not media owners. The challenge for publishers, however, is moving beyond charging people to read content to make money. The post ‘Big steps’: Slowly, but surely French publisher Groupe Figaro’s attempts to diversify get traction appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 10/02/2011 - 16:00 The National Maritime Museum is looking to publish its "unrivalled" archive of images. The London-based museum has appointed the Creative Rights Agency to pursue publishing opportunities and also seek product licensees for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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US group eyes Bertelsmann's DirectGroup France

Written By: Barbara Casassus Publication Date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 15:30 Bertelsmann is negotiating to sell its French subsidiary DirectGroup France to US investment fund Najafi Companies. The fund, which is based in Phoenix, Arizona and was created in 1983, said it was in exclusive negotiations... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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French book sales down 1.5% in 2010

Written By: Barbara Casassus Publication Date: Mon, 07/02/2011 - 08:53 Sales of books in France fell by 1.5% in 2010 or 0.5% without taking account of book price inflation, according to French weekly Livres Hebdo’s indicators. After three years of increase, the decline came as retailing in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agency could be on hold for new publishers

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Check Google Books data for errors, publishers warned

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iPad is a devil's deal for publishers

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R&J titles receive a big boost

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury to publish ElBaradei memoir

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Open Road to Publish Virginia Hamilton E-books

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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