Country Spotlight: Singapore: Events to Watch

The Asian Festival of Children’s Content, managed by the National Book Development Council of Singapore, explores the entire spectrum of children’s content, from creation to distribution to consumption. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One of the Country’s Oldest Bookstores for Sale

Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, Pa., one of the oldest continuously operating bookstores in the U.S., is on the market. Owner Betsy Rider, age 81, is ready to retire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How PopSugar gets people to watch its Facebook videos for 30 seconds

In September, PopSugar adopted a Facebook video strategy that placed a greater emphasis on videos that drew viewers in with striking visuals and text within the first three seconds. The publisher boasts it has helped not only grow Facebook views -- more than 51 million in November -- but also... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Canadian Imprint Spotlights Quebec Authors

QC Fiction, from Montreal-based publisher Baraka Books, will release English translations of contemporary French novels by young Quebec authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guadalajara - a hugely enriching cultural and commercial event

Richard Mollet on the importance of the Guadalajara International Book Fair to British publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SilverDell Bookshop closes but events arm expands

SilverDell Bookshop is to close after 15 years operating as a bookshop and ice cream store in Kirkham, Preston, but its owner Elaine Silverwood is set to continue as a freelance events organiser. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Fat Jew' cancels Santa Monica book event, citing threats

Josh Ostrovsky, the controversial entertainer better known as "The Fat Jew," canceled a book signing scheduled for Monday at a Santa Monica Barnes & Noble after he claimed he received threats from a "crazy stalker/fan/hater," Death and Taxes reports. In a post to his Facebook page, Ostrovsky... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Book Fair in the EU’s Smallest Country

Malta's biggest book fair displays the country's varied cultural influences and serves as a showcase for its small, dynamic publishing industry. The post The Biggest Book Fair in the EU’s Smallest Country appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New events confirmed for Academic Book Week

Academic booksellers and presses are gearing up for the inaugural Academic Book Week, backed by the Publishers Association, the Booksellers Association and the British Library, with a raft of fresh events unveiled for the occasion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boys' basketball: Fairfax is site for one-day event on Saturday

Fairfax High School will be the site for a one-day basketball event on Saturday featuring top teams for the coming season. Action begins at 9:30 a.m. with El Segundo taking on Torrance. At 11 a.m., Mater Dei will play Loyola. At 12:30 p.m., it's Maranatha vs. Long Beach Poly. At 2 p.m., Fairfax... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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F+W sells off HOW Design Events to Emerald Expositions

Retains HOW magazines and HOW University as part of refocusing effort. The post F+W sells off HOW Design Events to Emerald Expositions appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ingram Adds Three Countries to its Global Connect Network

The Ingram Content Group has struck deals with companies in China, India and Italy to expand its Global Connect network to those three countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Watson to speak at Unite-BookMachine event

Deputy leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson will address United, We Publish, an evening of workshops hosted by Unite and BookMachine. Watson will discuss his role in exposing the phone-hacking scandal at News International and his book Dial M for Murdoch: News Corporation and the Corruption... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Banned Books Week: How it's being celebrated across the country

Banned Books Week, which celebrates works that have been challenged or banned, is being held this year from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. The number of challenges reported this year is low in comparison to recent figures, according to the American Library Association. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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You can soon watch Netflix and Hulu in virtual reality — sort of

Netflix and Hulu are among the major media companies that are taking a dive into virtual reality. Today, Facebook-owned Oculus announced that it's teaming up with the two streaming sites and other media publishers to create VR experiences for its upcoming Samsung headset that's priced at $99.... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iOS9 and the iPad Pro: what the latest Apple event means for marketing

Apple drives changes in behaviour like nobody else. What might the key announcements from the event mean for the ad industry?Like many Apple events before it, September’s event didn’t introduce any new technologies or products, but that’s not to say what was announced isn’t worth... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Bloomberg Media Plans to Win in the Crowded Events Business

Publishers are jumping into events as a way to generate a new source of revenue as traditional advertising becomes harder to come by. But inevitably, as more players pile into this space, it becomes harder to stand out. Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2015

PW is proud to announce the names of the 40 honorees (including four finalists and one superstar) of its inaugural Star Watch program, which recognizes young publishing professionals who have distinguished themselves as future leaders of the industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2015 Honorees

PW's Star Watch honors the publishing industry's up-and-coming talent. Get to know tomorrow's leaders. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the German Bestseller, 'Old Country'

On the 'Der Spiegel' bestseller list for 28 consecutive weeks now, this novel, according to its acquiring editor at Knaus Verlag, has garnered mass appeal by tapping into a universal theme: "the profound human desire for a place to belong." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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France, Southeast Asia In Spotlight at Frankfurt Rights Directors Meeting

The Rights Directors Meeting at the Frankfurt Book Fair will focus on France and the developing markets in Southeast Asia where more than 620 million people live. The post France, Southeast Asia In Spotlight at Frankfurt Rights Directors Meeting appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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