Chicago Blizzard Snarls Plans for Publishers Attending ALA

A blizzard that dumped 19 inches of snow on Chicago on Sunday disrupted the travel plans of publishers in town for the library conference. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCG plans 20th anniversary publishing programme for Giraffes Can’t Dance

Hachette Children’s Group is preparing a new publishing programme next year to celebrate 20 years since the publication of Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees’ picture book, Giraffes Can’t Dance, and bring the book to an audience of new readers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New publisher plans to offer budding authors £24,000 salary

De Montfort Literature will employ an algorithm ‘to identify career novelists’, and hopes to free its writers from second jobsEven the most revered authors held down day jobs, from TS Eliot’s time at Lloyd’s to Walt Whitman’s stint as a government clerk. Now a “successful hedge fund with a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers challenge HEFCE over OA monograph plans

University press publishers have challenged the head of research policy at funder HEFCE over plans to require all monographs to be published Open Access to be eligible for the 2027 Research Excellence Framework (REF).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos

According to publishing sources, the original Facebook Live deals, which evolved into live and VOD licensing arrangements with 300 video partners, are going away by the end of the year. The post Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher pivot to reality casts doubts on global expansion plans

In the boom days, digital media was shouting from the rooftops about plans for global expansion, but the pace of expansion has slowed. The post Publisher pivot to reality casts doubts on global expansion plans appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan

In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Publishers Formally Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan

In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Formally Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's Subscription Plan Gives Publishers Hope at Last

Credit: Illustration by Tam Nguyen/Ad AgeFacebook's plan to let publishers sell subscriptions on its platform is renewing some of its media partners' optimism about their future together.Campbell Brown, head of news partnerships at Facebook, confirmed at an industry event this week that the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2017: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Urges Librarians to 'Stay Strong'

In a short address, Emanuel welcomed librarians to his city, offering words of support amidst the steep political challenges facing the profession. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Plan for Future Without Family Christian

With Family Christian Stores closing all 240 of its outlet, publishers will have fewer ways of getting their religious materials in front of consumers in bricks-and-mortar locations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Though Attendance Down Slightly at AAR/SBL, Religion Publishers Remain ‘Upbeat'

The American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) held their joint annual meetings in San Antonio Nov. 19-22, attracting almost 140 religion publishing houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers to Leave Crain’s Chicago Business

David Snyder and Lisa Emerick to part at end of year following disagreements over growth strategy. The post Publishers to Leave Crain’s Chicago Business appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Millennial News Publisher Circa Plans to Create Weekly Ad-Supported VR Spots

As more money flows to advertising startups chasing virtual reality and brands start creating custom content, publishers want in on the VR craze, too. John Solomon, chief creative officer at Circa/Sinclair Broadcasting—the former exec from The Washington Times hired in December to revive the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing Plans $100 Million U.S. Book Division

Bonnier Publishing, the English-language book publishing division of Sweden’s Bonnier Group, has formed Bonnier Publishing USA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nearly 400 Publishers Have Applied for Medium's Plan to Help Them Make Money

In early April, Medium, the platform founded by Ev Williams, made a pitch to the publishing community: come to Medium, and we'll help you make money. There's not a publisher these days that isn't looking for new revenue streams, so it's not surprising that nearly 400 publishers have applied to... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Publisher to Open Chicago Bookstore

Chicago-based press Curbside Splendor will operate Curbside Books & Records inside the National, a 24,000-foot food hall opening in the Windy City this July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At BEA: Poland’s Publishing Industry Is the Market Focus in Chicago

Opportunities and challenges in Poland's publishing market are under discussion this week at BookExpo America, in the wake of a decision against fixed pricing there. The post At BEA: Poland’s Publishing Industry Is the Market Focus in Chicago appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lionel Shriver rubbishes plans for dedicated Year of Publishing Women

The novelist has called Kamila Shamsie’s campaign for a pledge to publish only female authors in 2018 ‘a ridiculous idea’Lionel Shriver has called her fellow novelist Kamila Shamsie’s suggestion of a year publishing only women “rubbish”.Shamsie made the provocative call last year, citing gender... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Industry Speculates About Expansion Plans for Amazon Books

Opinions were mixed about what Amazon's rumored plans to open more physical bookstores could mean for the publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Attendance Up at ALA Midwinter 2016

This year's show was attended by over 11,000 people, and featured appearances by Isaac Mizrahi, Cory Booker, and others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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