Bologna 2016: In Digital Hall, Kids' App Developers Talk Discoverability and Other Challenges

The new Digital Hall of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair featured a score of digital service providers, companies offering software solutions, and independent producers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2017 Folio: Eddie Digital Awards Finalists

Folio: is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2017 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards! Join our team and hundreds of your magazine media peers for a celebratory awards luncheon on October 11, 2017 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. during The Folio: Show at the Hilton Midtown in New York City as we unveil... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Second CUP journal challenged by China

Cambridge University Press (CUP) has fended off another request from Chinese authorities to censor content in one of its journals.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Humanoids Adds Graphic Novel Lines for Kids and Adults

European graphic novel publisher Humanoids is adding Humanoids Kids, a new line of graphic novels for children and young adults, and Slice of Life, a new line of books focused on a variety of material aimed at older readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Survey Shows Canadians Still Prefer Print Over Digital

The survey, published this month by Booknet Canada, found that Canadians prefer reading books in print. It also found that more are opting to do their reading on smartphones, or listen to audiobooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why You Should Be a Catholic: PW Talks to Brandon Vogt

Catholic blogger Brandon Vogt is drawing on his extensive conversations with atheists to defend his faith in ‘Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too).’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School Librarians Are Teaching Digital Citizenship

A number of librarians in schools across the country share insight on helping students safely and respectfully navigate the world of social media and technology. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Build a Digital Classroom

EdTech experts Shannon McClintock Miller and Joyce Valenza discuss favorite tools and methods for bringing technology into the classroom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ANA Pushes $50 Million Digital Media Pilot to Combat 'Ad-Tech Tax'

After years of complaining about digital media fraud, brand safety and other problems, the Association of National Advertisers hopes to do something about it, starting a six-month pilot with what it hopes will be 35 marketers and more than $50 million in spending for 30 premium online... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto halts sale talks with mystery bidder

Quarto has terminated discussions with a potential bidder to acquire the company.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks

Talking of 'innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,' Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.  The post Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Napa: PW Talks with ‘Around the World in Eighty Wines’ Author Mike Veseth

An economics professor takes a global journey through the world of wine, with stops in Syria, Lebanon, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Acquisition Talks Off

A week after it revealed that it had received an unsolicited takeover offer, the Quarto Group announced this morning that its discussions with the potential buyer have ended. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The app isn’t always brand-safe’: Why Grindr is trying to become a publisher

Grindr hopes its new publishing arm can win over big brands that would otherwise steer clear of hookup apps. The post ‘The app isn’t always brand-safe’: Why Grindr is trying to become a publisher appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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6 Powerful Insights Helping Digital Publisher Romper Reach Millennial Moms

You're a newly minted mom. What do you want to read at 2 a.m. when you're sleep deprived, feeding your baby and have one free hand for your phone? That question is the driving force of Romper, which is emerging as a formidable publisher two years into its quest to attract millennial moms. The... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on OverDrive and Digital Book Clubs

Libraries and publishers are seeing huge benefits from OverDrive's digital book clubs, especially the Big Library Read (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to explain refugee crisis to kids? Books.

Recently a number of children’s books tackling the global refugee crisis have hit the market, helping to humanize the conflict, as well as educate, empower, and build empathy in young readers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Redesigned Popular Science Sees Print and Digital Readership Surge

The magazine’s new single-topic per print issue format appears to be paying off. The post Redesigned Popular Science Sees Print and Digital Readership Surge appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Darker' Pride and Prejudice in development for ITV

Mammoth Screen is reportedly developing a new “darker” adaptation of Pride and Prejudice for ITV. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto in talks to sell

lllustrated publisher Quarto has announced it is considering a sale, following a preliminary approach from a third party to acquire it at "a price that the board considers attractive and reflective of the inherent value of the business as a global publishing platform". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Divine Encounters of Biblical Times: PW Talks to James Kugel

How can modern readers relate to the Bible’s descriptions of direct human interactions with God? Harvard professor and biblical scholar James Kugel provides some possibilities in ‘The Great Shift: Encountering God in Biblical Times.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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