Canadian Retail: Rakuten Kobo Acquires Shelfie Technology

Rakuten Kobo will use Shelfie's tech to identify reader preferences for recommendations and to offer ebook editions of print books owned by users. The post Canadian Retail: Rakuten Kobo Acquires Shelfie Technology appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Unicorns and Glitter

Kids Can Press’s publisher says the book business can be demanding and unpredictable, but it’s also deeply fulfilling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2024: ECW at 50

The indie has made its mark as an eclectic and innovative publisher, in print and audio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: The Bellwether

Publishers in Canada hope changes at Indigo will revitalize the Canadian market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Building Community

The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association is gathering steam and growing its membership. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Lingua Franca

English-language publishers face unique challenges, and enjoy distinct advantages, in Francophone Quebec. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Squeezed

The Association of Canadian Publishers says indies are under pressure due to rising costs and stagnant book prices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Bridging Cultures

Inuit artist Tanya Tagaq’s children’s debut is a bilingual counting book that introduces young readers to Inuit culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Simon & Schuster Australia Acquires Affirm Press

Continuing its international expansion, Simon & Schuster's Australian arm acquires Affirm Press, a 14-year-old independent publisher. The post Simon & Schuster Australia Acquires Affirm Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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S&S Australia Agrees to Acquire Affirm Press

The agreement to buy the Melbourne-based independent publisher is Simon & Schuster's second overseas acquisition since it was bought by KKR late last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con Launches 'Retailer Day,' Expands to Five Days

The pop culture mega-event is extending its traditional four-day run to five in 2024 with "Retailer Day," a new day of professional programming to be held on Wednesday, October 16, exclusively for industry professionals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How older adults are preparing for the ‘greatest technological revolution’

Older Americans are turning to classes to learn about AI’s threats and transformative capabilities. The students — most with gray hair, some with canes, all at least in their 60s — couldn’t believe what they were hearing.“Oh, my God,” whispered a retired college professor.“Does it come with... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Ziff Davis Acquires Tech Publisher CNET for Over $100M

Digital media company Ziff Davis acquired tech publisher CNET from its parent company, Red Ventures, for more than $100 million, according to reporting from The New York Times. The acquisition confirms an Axios report from January, which found that Red Ventures had been... Continue reading at AdWeek

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TikTok Drives Growth at U.K. Online Retailer Books2Door

U.K. online book retailer Books2Door reported that sales of £2.7 million in the first six months of 2024, a 38% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The company credits TikTok for giving it a significant boost. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Graywolf Acquires Two Nonfiction Books by Brandon Taylor

Graywolf Press will publish two as-yet-untitled works of nonfiction—a book of criticism and a book on craft—by Story Prize winner and Booker Prize finalist Brandon Taylor. Editorial director Ethan Nosowsky acquired North American rights from Meredith Kaffel Simonoff at the Gernert Agency. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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RBmedia Agrees to Acquire Dreamscape Media

The pending acquisition of Dreamscape will add more than 7,000 titles to RBmedia's catalog, giving the audiobook publishing giant more depth in such genres as mystery/thriller and romance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Majority of Canadians Now Get Their Books for Free

A survey from BookNet Canada found that 58% of audiobook listeners in the country obtained their books from free sources, such as the library or YouTube, while 62% of e-book readers and 51% of print book readers found free sources for their reading material. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pushkin Press Acquires Steerforth Press and Hanover Publisher Services

Pushkin Press, the London-based publisher, has acquired New Hampshire–based narrative nonfiction publisher Steerforth Press and its sister company Hanover Publisher Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Kobo Clara Colour review: Judging books by their covers is now more fun

Kobo isn’t the first on the color-ereader scene; Boox and Pocketbook have had color ereaders and tablets for years. Both of those companies make beautiful, premium devices that are highly capable and customizable — but they don’t offer the plug-and-play ereader experience of a Kindle or Kobo. Of... Continue reading at Engadget

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Goodway Group launches retail media accelerator to bring order to a growing industry

Digital media and marketing agency network Goodway Group added two new brands to focus on the modern marketing funnel and retail media expertise as part of its strategic expansion into growing areas of the industry. Continue reading at Digiday

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Arcadia Publishing Acquires Dry Climate Studios

The purchase of children's publisher Dry Climate, best known for its alphabetical books spotlighting cities, states, and regions across the U.S., is the latest in a string of acquisitions made by the regional books publisher Arcadia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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