Foyles Opens New “Digital” Bookstore in Birmingham

Foyles expands its 'Bookshop of the Future' concept beyond London with the opening of its new 'physical meets digital' bookstore in Birmingham. The post Foyles Opens New “Digital” Bookstore in Birmingham appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]

Other news stories related to: "Foyles Opens New “Digital” Bookstore in Birmingham"


Thousands sign open letter against 'brutal' Southbank Centre cuts

More than 2,500 people have signed an open letter expressing concern about “brutal” plans to make up to 400 people redundant at the Southbank Centre. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-04 16:31:29 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #southbank centre


Longest running conservation journal goes Open Access

Oryx, the international journal of conservation published by Cambridge University Press, is to become Open Access from January next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-04 04:40:54 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #open access


Penguin Random House Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries

Terms of sale first enacted in March to help librarians during the Covid-19 crisis will now run through the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #random house #libraries #covid-19 crisis


Singapore Names 2020 Book Award Finalists, Adds Digital Categories

Recognizing digital publishing and reading in Singapore, the Book Publishers Association's awards this add ebooks, audiobooks, and digital marketing. The post Singapore Names 2020 Book Award Finalists, Adds Digital Categories appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-30 16:12:33 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #book award #digital publishing #publishers association's #digital marketing


Emma Straub on the Future of Indie Bookstores

Emma Straub is a New York Times bestselling author and owner of the beloved independent bookstore, Books Are Magic in Brooklyn. Her latest novel, All Adults Here, explores the complexity of love for your family, the love for yourself, and for the town you grew up in.  The story revolves around... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2020-07-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #bestselling author #electric literature #indie bookstores #emma straub


Amid a virus surge and government repression, Hong Kong’s oldest bookstore is closing.

I know that fingers can’t “plod,” but that is what they are doing now, delivering upsetting news that encapsulates this shitty year. As Hong Kong teeters on the edge of a serious coronavirus outbreak and democratic institutions continue losing a war of attrition with the Chinese government, the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-29 18:53:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #bookstore #chinese government #oldest bookstore #hong kong #government repression


Audible takes 'eye-opening' exploration of race and relationships

Audible is releasing an “eye-opening” exploration of race and relationships from couple Tineka Smith and Alex Court. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-26 18:03:26 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Print Units Have Double-Digit Gain in Mid-July

With another strong showing by the juvenile nonfiction category, unit sales of print books rose 16.6% in the week ended July 18, 2020, over the comparable week in 2019, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #strong showing #double-digit gain #print units


The Pandemic Pushed Publishing Into the Digital Realm. So What's Next?

With the digital future arriving early, publishers are going to need to adapt, writes Steve Sieck. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #digital realm


When Experience Counts: How Bustle Digital Group Is Future-Proofing Its Business

Legacy media companies, particularly those with print products, are often told they should learn from digital startups who have allegedly disrupted norms and transformed the industry through innovation and a new, creative mindset. While this is true in some instances, there are plenty of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-23 16:07:41 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #digital publishing #media landscape #unusual time #care deeply #operational excellence #signed samsung #biggest wins #short term #market conditions #size fits #difficult time #teachable moments #down-and-dirty offering #hardest hit #accepting reality #reality starts


When Experience Counts: How Bustle Digital Group Is Future-Proofing Its Business

Legacy media companies, particularly those with print products, are often told they should learn from digital startups who have allegedly disrupted norms and transformed the industry through innovation and a new, creative mindset. While this is true in some instances, there are plenty of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-23 16:07:41 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #digital publishing #unusual time #care deeply #operational excellence #signed samsung #biggest wins #short term #market conditions #size fits #difficult time #teachable moments #down-and-dirty offering #hardest hit #accepting reality #reality starts


When Experience Counts: How Bustle Digital Group Is Future-Proofing Its Business

EVP of revenue, Elizabeth Webbe Lunny, talks business development, management philosophies and the future of her company and publishing. The post When Experience Counts: How Bustle Digital Group Is Future-Proofing Its Business appeared first on Eddie & Ozzie Awards. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-23 16:07:41 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #business appeared


She dreamed of a Black-owned bookstore in Inglewood. Now, she's going to run one

As a child, Asha Grant didn't know where to find books about people who looked like her. Next year she'll open that place, the Salt Eaters, in Inglewood. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-07-23 14:00:39 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #bookstore #find books #black-owned bookstore


Nielsen Is Overhauling Its Digital Measurement Methodology

Nielsen said today it will overhaul its digital measurement methodology and begin a phased rollout to clients in early 2021. Amid new privacy rules--enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act began July 1, and Google will stop supporting third-party cookies in its Chrome browser by... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-07-21 13:00:53 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #nielsen #media owners #chrome browser #phased rollout


Penguin Random House Extends Open License for Online Readings Through 2020

The program was first announced in March to encourage digital read-aloud sessions for libraries and schools forced to close by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #random house #libraries #coronavirus outbreak #online readings


May Bookstore Sales Took Another Dive

May bookstore sales dropped 59.8% compared to a year ago, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Sales were $271 million, down from $675 million in May 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #bookstore sales #$675 million #census bureau #8% compared


Powell's Bookstores Remain Closed, Owner Concerned

The owner of Powell's Books, with five locations in Portland, Ore., says the stores will remain closed due to health concerns, and noted that once the company's PPP loan runs out, it will face "painful choices." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #health concerns


Fane launches digital programme with Wenger, Maupin and Norton

Production firm Fane has launched a digital programme of live streamed events featuring stars including Arsène Wenger, Armistead Maupin, Ian McKellen, Elizabeth Day and Graham Norton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-17 03:24:42 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #elizabeth day #graham norton #armistead maupin


Sutcliffe's role made redundant as three depart Foyles

Jasper Sutcliffe, head of buying at Foyles, is departing the retailer today (Friday 17th July) after over 20 years with Foyles, after his role was made redundant.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-16 13:38:17 UTC ]
More news stories like this | All news stories tagged with: #made redundant