BISG Looks to the Future at Annual Meeting

A return to doing industry research and broadening the organization's ties to such industry key players as literary agents and authors are part of the Book Industry Study Group's new three-year initiative. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Publishers Pivoted to Meet FTC’S Native Guidelines

[Sponsored] A year after the FTC’s ruling, how many publishers are compliant? The post How Publishers Pivoted to Meet FTC’S Native Guidelines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BISG Has Aggressive Agenda for 2017

As part of an effort to better communicate about the work it is doing with its members and the industry in general, the Book Industry Study Group is planning to significantly expand its programming for 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PWC Sees Stable Future for German Book Market

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[ Digiday | 2016-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The New York Times | 2016-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BISG is 'back on track'

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In his first address since being named BISG executive director, Brian O’Leary acknowledged the challenges the group faces, and stressed the importance of focusing on the organization’s fundamental work. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book wholesaler Gardners saw revenue grow 8.5% in the year to the end of February 2016, with profit also up. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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