CEO Talk: Sargent on Rowohlt and ‘Fire and Fury’

At Frankfurt's annual CEO Talk, Macmillan CEO John Sargent took questions from journalists on 'Fire and Fury,' Rowohlt, and other topics. The post CEO Talk: Sargent on Rowohlt and ‘Fire and Fury’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Making of 'To the Bright Edge of the World': Eowyn Ivey Talks with Her Editors

Pulitzer finalist Eowyn Ivey, author of 'To the Bright Edge of the World,' talks to her editors, Reagan Arthur and Mary-Anne Harrington, about the editing process. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Talks with Follett’s Nader Qaimari

The School Solutions president discusses market trends, the Baker & Taylor acquisition, and new products. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Ousts CEO, Ron Boire

Amid struggles to find profitability, Barnes & Noble, the country's largest physical book retailer, has fired its CEO, Ron Boire. The former head of Sears Canada was brought on by B&N in July 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meredith Puts a Date on Tom Harty's Potential Ascension to CEO

This week, magazine publisher and TV station owner Meredith Corp. elevated Tom Harty from president of the company's National Media Group to president and chief operating officer, taking on oversight of the Local Media Group as well. That promotion seemed to put Mr. Harty in line to succeed... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Q&A: Time Inc.'s New Digital Chief Talks Ecommerce and What’s Next in Social

Like many of its magazine publishing peers, Time Inc. has spent the past few years furiously working to reposition itself as a multiplatform media company. In the last year alone, the company has acquired big-name digital brands (like xoJane and HelloGiggles), launched several of its own... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Learning to Live Loved: PW Talks to Lysa TerKeurst

In her latest book ‘Uninvited,’ TerKeurst explores why rejection hurts so badly and how to conquer insecurity and fear. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Former Wiley CEO, Steve Smith

Smith, the former president and CEO of John Wiley and Sons, died on July 10 following a long illness. He was 61. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We have to talk about Scoxit

Robert Davidson says we need to be asking questions now about the effects of a possible Scoxit. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To Be Bipolar and a Believer: PW Talks to Monica Coleman

Coleman, a professor of theology and African-American studies, sheds light on what it’s like to suffer from mental illness when she was taught to believe faith is supposed to fix everything in her new book ‘Bipolar Faith.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Domino Poaches Refinery29 Exec Nathan Coyle to Be CEO

Domino, which began in the mid-aughts as a home dcor magazine from Cond Nast and closed at the end of the decade and returned in 2013, is still in the process of reinventing itself as a blend of e-commerce, old-fashioned print, and digital media.On Monday, Domino announced the appointment of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Controversial Africa memoir draws fire for Louise Linton, actress, self-published author and Trump dining companion

Until last week, Louise Linton was a little-known Scottish actress living in California, whose most prominent roles were guest spots in the television shows "CSI: NY" and "Cold Case" and the movies "Intruder" and "Cabin Fever." Now, thanks to a self-published memoir she wrote about her... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Acquires Business Book from Microsoft CEO

Harper Business has acquired world English rights to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s first book, 'Hit Refresh,' which is slated to hit shelves in fall 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Duncan Edwards Steps Down as CEO of Hearst Magazines International

Following Edwards' departure, David Carey announces restructuring of Hearst Magazines to follow global strategy. The post Duncan Edwards Steps Down as CEO of Hearst Magazines International appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Field Notes: PW talks with R. David Lankes

In a wide-ranging conversation, PW's Annie Coreno talks with R. David Lankes about community engagement, libraries as publishers, and his new book, The New Librarianship Field Guide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Talking Dead' host Chris Hardwick parts with his home in Hollywood Hills

Voice actor and television host Chris Hardwick, who last year bought a storied estate in Los Feliz with his fiancée Lydia Hearst, has sold his home in Hollywood Hills for $3.477 million in a deal closed off-market. Set behind gates on a quarter of an acre, the 1920s two-story has an eclectic... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Slavin Named CEO of Open Road; Friedman Becomes Chairman

Effective immediately, Paul Slavin has been promoted to CEO of Open Road Integrated Media, while company cofounder and CEO Jane Friedman has been named chairman and executive publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Denton fires back at Peter Thiel over tech billionaire's Gawker crusade

Thiel acknowledged that he secretly bankrolled lawsuits against the gossip-tinged company and its journalists in order to put the publisher out of businessIt may be a post-ink age, but a Silicon Valley billionaire’s legal campaign against Gawker Media is about to offer a modern test of the old... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mom's car burns after Vacaville girl plays with fire

The photo Vacaville police posted on their Facebook page was telling. Behind the car’s peeling, soot-covered exterior and its hollowed, scorched interior was a lesson for parent and child alike. “Public Service Announcement,” Vacaville announced. “As the drought continues and we head into summer,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WIRED Book Club: We Can’t Stop Talking About The Fifth Season

We're two-thirds of the way through N.K. Jemisin's potent fantasy book, and we can't shut up about it. The post WIRED Book Club: We Can't Stop Talking About The Fifth Season appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Human Rights Watcher: PW talks with former Random House President Robert Bernstein

Distinguished former Random House President talks to PW about his new memoir 'Speaking Freely' and his work founding Human Rights Watch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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