David Granger on His Greatest Fear, Paying for Innovation and the Esquire Network So Far

David Granger, Ad Age's 2013 Editor of the Year, has spent the last 16 years at the helm of Esquire magazine -- a time of both great upheaval and unprecedented innovation in the magazine business. He helped steer the Hearst title through a deep recession and out the other side, where it's now celebrating not only its 80th anniversary but also its expansion into TV, where NBC Universal has made over a cable network in Esquire's image.Mr. Granger spoke with Ad Age about the enduring qualities of magazine media, his greatest fear and the precarious topic of one's legacy. Our conversation has been lightly edited.Advertising Age: At this point, you could probably start resting on your laurels -- Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2013-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair: ARTS+ Equals Tech and Innovation

In the ARTS+ area of the Frankfurt Book Fair, artificial intelligence and virtual reality collided with arts and culture to explore new ways of doing business and providing engaging experiences. The post Frankfurt Book Fair: ARTS+ Equals Tech and Innovation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Higham acquires Gregory & Co

David Higham Associates is acquiring Gregory & Company, the agency founded by Jane Gregory in 1987 and representing Val McDermid. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EC orders Amazon to pay €250m in back taxes

Amazon must pay €250m in back taxes after the European Commission judged the company had enjoyed tax benefits in Luxembourg which were illegal under EU state aid rules. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bad Dad revealed as David Walliams' 10th book

David Walliams’ next children’s book will be called Bad Dad, a “heart-warming rags to riches story” about a boy who tries to break his dad out of prison. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘A Book Is a Film Is a Game’ Networking Day Returns

The day includes two sets of pitch sessions of books for possible film or virtual-reality development, each followed by networking sessions. The post At Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘A Book Is a Film Is a Game’ Networking Day Returns appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Miliband signs with S&S

Simon & Schuster will publish a book by David Miliband on refugees and “how we can make a difference” as part of a TED series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tracey Armstrong on Women in Publishing: ‘Still Striving for Equal Pay’

Copyright Clearance Center's Tracey Armstrong is on Frankfurt Book Fair's 'The Markets' panel of female publishing executives. The post Tracey Armstrong on Women in Publishing: ‘Still Striving for Equal Pay’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publons and SourceData win ALPSP innovation awards

Peer review platform Publons and open scientific discovery platform SourceData have been named winners at the Association for Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) Awards for Innovation in Publishing.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former 'Esquire' Editor Tapped for Job at Little Random

Mark Warren, formerly an editor at 'Esquire,' has been named v-p and executive editor of the Random House imprint, effective October 16. At little Random, he will be acquiring nonfiction, with a focus on politics and history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher pays tribute to 'Titan of theatre' Peter Hall

James Hogan, publisher at Oberon Books, has paid tribute to the late Peter Hall, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company, as a "Titan of the theatre" and treasured author who helped to transform the fortunes of the small independent press 15 years ago.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Let's do something about publishing's gender pay gap

Julia Kingsford asks what can be done to close the gender pay, and C-suite, gap in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carcanet pays tribute to poet John Ashbery

Independent poetry publisher Carcanet Press has paid tribute to poet John Ashbery who has died aged 90. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book trade network for LGBTQ+ people launches

Pride in Publishing (PiP), a brand-new networking group for LGBTQ+ people in the industry, has launched in order to create a way for queer members of the publishing industry to meet up, connect with others and find peer support. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams on leaving his Little Britain days behind

Comedian and writer David Walliams talks about writing children's books and why he has to pinch himself every day. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers on Facebook Audience Network Can Now Set CPM Targets

Publishers using Facebook Audience Network now have far more control over bidding on their ad placements. Product marketing manager, publisher solutions Amelia Zins introduced CPM Targets (cost per thousand impressions) in a blog post, saying that rather than using price floors to set the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Reasons Why Henry David Thoreau Still Matters Today

Laura Dassow Walls, author of the definitive biography 'Henry David Thoreau: A Life,' on why Thoreau still matters today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get Networking For Dummies, 11th Edition ($15.99 value) FREE for a limited time

Need networking know-how, but don't know where to turn? Whether you're a networking administrator or an everyday computer user looking to set up a network in your home or office, Networking For Dummies seamlessly gets you connected with the basics and gives you the knowledge to work out whatever... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ingram buys Book Network International

US-based Ingram Content Group has acquired UK distributor Book Network International Limited from the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publons and Springer Nature's SharedIt on ALPSP Innovations shortlist

Publons  and Springer Nature’s content-sharing initiative SharedIt are both on the shortlist for The Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) Awards for Innovation in Publishing 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Audience Network Added a Rewarded Video Option for Game Publishers

Facebook Wednesday introduced an ad format for its Facebook Audience Network mobile ad network designed specifically for game publishers. The social network said in a blog post that McKinsey projects ad spending by the gaming sector to reach $6.9 billion by 2019, adding that research from game... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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