Facebook has been in discussions with nearly a half a dozen media organizations about hosting their content on the social media site, according to The New York Times.Placing content inside Facebook will allow people to access it faster, sources familiar with the plan told the Times. When people click on a link to news article in Facebook now, a separate browser window opens and they’re taken to the publisher’s website. Although the process happens in seconds, Facebook thinks it is too long, especially on mobile devices.The Times’ report didn’t offer many details on how the content would be displayed, although a format incorporating the articles could be tested in the coming months. The New York Times, BuzzFeed and National Geographic are expected to be the initial launch partners. Other news outlets Facebook approached include The Huffington Post and Quartz, an economic and business news website.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of five internationally bestselling novels, including The Husband’s Secret. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Show-goers have been impressed with BookExpo America 2014 so far, saying it's one of the most exciting and energetic in recent years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In two panels devoted to bookselling on BEA’s first day (Wednesday 28th May) - a keynote on... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Image celebrates 60 years; Gary Chapman endows chair at Moody; Cambridge Bibles back to Cambridge; awards and honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon ramps up war against Hachette and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook is to release a new feature on its mobile app that will listen to and identify your music and TV shows before publishing them in a status update. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2014-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Director Alfonso Cuaron is deep in talks to direct a new film based on JK Rowling's Fantastic... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 2014, BookExpo America will play host to 15 countries that did not participate in the 2013 show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In his new book, "Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most," biblical scholar Marcus J. Borg ("Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time") reflects on the events in his life that shaped his faith and his convictions about the future of American Christianity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In David Lebovitz's new book, 'My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories,' the blogger, former Chez Panisse pastry chef, and cookbook author recounts, through both personal stories and recipes, how he brings the city’s cuisine into his own kitchen in Paris. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many agents and editors use M.F.A. programs as resources for finding new talent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins is hosting a virtual romance festival, with contributions from fellow publishers... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPPY award-winners announced, a new kids' imprint at Barbour, a website for all things Amish, the popes in pictures and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW contributing editor Peter Brantley talks with UC Berkeley law professor Pamela Samuelson, founding member of a new author advocacy group, the Authors Alliance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When the APA hands out the prizes at its annual Audie Awards Gala on May 29, actor and narrator George Guidall, who has given voice to more than 1,100 audiobooks, will receive a Special Achievement Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon, Hachette scuffle over terms and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How a rooftop ritual turned into a “men’s grilling and lifestyle community” with chapters around the world and a brand new book, "ManBQue!: Meat. Beer. Rock and Roll." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Change ahead for Frankfurt Book Fair and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins' parent company News Corp has acquired Harlequin Enterprises from the Canadian... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yale theologian Miroslav Volf talks with PW about the themes of his work, including religious pluralism, forgiveness, and globalization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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