Del Mar executive is pleased with feedback on the Breeders' Cup

Over the weekend of the Breeders’ Cup, Joe Harper heard it often. “Why don’t they have the Breeders’ Cup here every year?” That pleased and also raised the hair on the back of the neck of the chief executive and president of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Holding the 34th Breeders’ Cup had been the... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]

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CUP and China: the view from BIBF

The furore over Cambridge University Press and Chinese censorship has brought to the forefront an issue that has been going on under the radar for years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Don't punish CUP over censorship U-turn', China urged

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has applauded Cambridge University Press' decision to reverse the censorship of hundreds of articles online from one of its journals, but has also urged Chinese authorities not to punish the press for rolling back on its decision. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CUP backs down over China censorship

Cambridge University Press has back-pedaled on its decision to censor hundreds of articles from one of its flagship journals in China. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CUP under fire for censorship in China

Cambridge University Press (CUP) has come under fire for putting its business priorities ahead of its academic reputation after it conceded to demands from Chinese authorities to censor hundreds of articles in one of its flagship journals. In a statement, CUP admitted removing 300 articles on... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales rise at ‘fitter, faster’ CUP

Cambridge University Press has reported headline sales growth of 14% to £306m in its 2016/17 annual report, up from £268.8m in the previous year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former CUP director launches gender equality consultancy

Nancy Roberts, previously global operations director at Cambridge University Press, is launching a new consultancy to help tackle gender inequality in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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House promoted to PA's deputy chief executive

Emma House has been promoted to deputy chief executive of the Publishers Association as the trade body continues its reshuffle following the departure of its director of policy and communications Susie Winter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Executive Director, Publisher at Feminist Press

Jamia Wilson has become both the youngest director in the 47-year history of the press, and the first woman of color to head the organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Children's teams with Copa90 on 2018 World Cup guide

Penguin Random House Children’s is publishing a fans’ guide to the 2018 World Cup with football fan network Copa90. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mary Marotta, Brandi Larsen Join DK Executive Team

Marotta and Larsen will be part of a newly constituted senior leadership team at DK North America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Apple Seeks To Please News Publishers, Users Worry About An Ad Influx

Apple is said to be making it easier for publishers to place ads in its News app and even solicit micropayments, raising concerns about user experience. Today Apple’s News app is relatively uncluttered by ads. Actually there are very few ads anywhere. Part of the reason for that is that... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased

Facebook's decision to bar publishers from altering headlines or descriptions of articles posted to its platform has upset audience development specialists. The post Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s what you missed at the Technology Executives of the Year Awards event

In the St. Louis Business Journal’s inaugural Technology Executives of the Year Awards, we showcased the innovation that’s taking place in our region by honoring five technology executives. Those executives were honored at an awards event Thursday at the Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SIBA Executive Jewell to Move to California

Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance executive director Wanda Jewell is relocating to California to be closer to family, and Linda-Marie Barrett has been hired by SIBA as assistant executive director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins, Harlequin Shift Executive Leadership

HarperCollins is making a number of changes to its international and North American executive teams three years after the acquisition of Harlequin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple News Poaches New York Magazine Executive Editor

Does Lauren Kern's new role signal an era of original content at Apple? The post Apple News Poaches New York Magazine Executive Editor appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson shareholders reject chief executive's £1.5m pay package

Investors’ revolt against deal for John Fallon comes after educational publisher reports largest annual loss in its historyMore than six out of 10 Pearson shareholders have voted against the £1.5m pay package awarded to the embattled chief executive, John Fallon, after the educational publisher... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Please Stop Trying To “Empower” Women With Cutesy Titles

If you’ve been reading about recent troubles at Thinx or last year’s shakeup at Nasty Gal, you’ve likely seen reference to a new job title: the “SHE-EO.” How is a SHE-EO different than a CEO, you might wonder? Does she have a specially bedazzled pink office filled with scented candles? Is she... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel executive blames plummeting sales on diversity and female characters

A Marvel executive has blamed declining comic book sales on the studio’s efforts to promote diversity and female characters. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Friedman Steps Down as Chair, Executive Publisher of Open Road

Jane Friedman, the former CEO of HarperCollins who cofounded Open Road Integrated Media in 2009, has stepped down as chairman and executive publisher of the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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