eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is Hawaii's richest person, Forbes says

Pierre Omidyar, founder and chairman of eBay, who lives in Honolulu and has a net worth of $8.1 billion, is the richest person in Hawaii, according to Forbes magazine. The 47-year-old billionaire Hawaii resident, who also is a co-founder of Honolulu Civil Beat, ranks No. 168 on the 2015 billionaire’s list in the world and is pegged at No. 58 in the United States. Forbes, which created a list of the richest person in all 50 states, lists other billionaires with Hawaii ties, including Oracle Corp.… Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 audiobooks that tell personal stories

This month we are listening to three memoirs and one novel that sounds like a memoir.   Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Every Person in NY': Children’s Author Edition

Artist Jason Polan created sketches of a number of children’s book authors and illustrators during this year's BookExpo in New York City, and we’ve gathered a selection here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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eBay starts selling discounted digital comic bundles

eBay is one of the go-to places for collectibles and old comic book titles, but now you can also make it a habit to check the website if you're looking for some sweet digital comic deals. The e-commerce platform has teamed up with Madefire to give sh... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2018: In Opening Session, Michelle Obama Gets Personal

In her highly anticipated appearance, the former First Lady reflected on her life as a woman, parent, First Lady—and the time a kid named Lin-Manuel Miranda first rapped about Alexander Hamilton in the East Room. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oceanview Publishing Founders Patricia and Robert Gussin Receive Thriller Legends Award

The prestigious award from International Thriller Writers acknowledges the Gussins' lasting impact on the thriller genre as advocates and editors at Oceanview. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Missing' Icon Books founder rescued after fall

Icon Books founder Peter Pugh was rescued on the Norfolk coast by police, after going missing for 18 hours. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blind and bullied, now a bestselling author: Steff Green's next book is personal

Books have been saving Steff Green since she was a child growing up in central Hawke's Bay. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit Gets Personal: An Illustrator Draws a Picture of Publishing’s Dilemma

The text of acclaimed Illustrator of the Year Axel Scheffler's comments at the British Book Awards this week makes Brexit more personal for many, as an intensely valued and celebrated publishing artist tells London: 'It hurts and makes me angry every day.' The post Brexit Gets Personal: An... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Digital Media is launching a 20-person data studio

The newly created team's mandate is to prove to brands that advertising on Hearst properties delivers business outcomes. The post Hearst Magazines Digital Media is launching a 20-person data studio appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riot founder Hooson launches literary agency

Anwen Hooson, co-founder and former co-managing director of Riot Communications, is launching the Bird Literary Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Ceremony Honors 2018 Winners and Cultural Personality of the Year

Hope and cross-cultural understanding were big themes at the official ceremony honoring the winners of the 2018 Sheikh Zayed Book Award in Abu Dhabi. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Ceremony Honors 2018 Winners and Cultural Personality of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Net-a-Porter’s 70-person content team operates online and in print

Content is a robust piece of both Net-a-Porter’s marketing and merchandising strategies: The company employs 70 people on its editorial team, and it publishes six issues of Porter’s print edition per year, which have featured celebrity cover stars like Viola Davis, Penelope Cruz and Bella... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Sam Hamill, Co-Founder of Copper Canyon Press

Poet Sam Hamill, the founding editor of poetry publisher Copper Canyon Press, died on April 14 at his home in Anacortes, Wash., after a series of health complications. He was 74. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Killer Nashville Founder Starts Publishing Company

Clay Stafford, founder and CEO of the Killer Nashville writing conference, has launched Clay Stafford Books, which will look to capitalize on the writing talent discovered at the writing conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News publishers are giving personalization a fresh look

With consumer revenue and loyalty newly important, news publishers are personalizing their products more. The post News publishers are giving personalization a fresh look appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Cat Person' to be published as standalone paperback

Jonathan Cape will publish the New Yorker short story which went viral, ‘Cat Person’, as a standalone paperback. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Festival Club: Tom Scott ready for a roasting from writers and Wellington personalities

On the back of the success of his latest book Drawn Out: A Seriously Funny Memoir veteran cartoonist, political journalist and all-round dyslexic polymath Tom Scott will be the subject of a "roast" on Sunday where a group of writers, theatre makers and Wellington personalities will haul the... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Festival Club: Tom Scott reading for a roasting from writers and Wellington personalities

On the back of the success of his latest book Drawn Out: A Seriously Funny Memoir veteran cartoonist, political journalist and all-round dyslexic polymath Tom Scott will be the subject of a "roast" on Sunday where a group of writers, theatre makers and Wellington personalities will haul the... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Cat Person' author's debut sells into 23 territories

The debut short story collection by ‘Cat Person’ author Kristen Roupenian has been snapped up in 23 territories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clique co-founder Katherine Power on how to succeed in a new era of digital media

As one of the earliest style publishers to successfully marry editorial content to e-commerce, Clique Brands Inc. -- formerly Clique Media Group -- is focused on continuing to find new ways to use digital to strengthen this relationship. We caught up with co-founder Katherine Power to share some... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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