Foyles has unveiled its latest Christmas campaign this week (3rd November) targeting “book givers” and “celebrating thoughtfulness”. The campaign was rolled out across the chain’s bookshops and website and will be supported by 16-sheet and four-sheet adverts on the London Underground from 1st December. The adverts draw on last year’s message, “it’s the thought that counts”, but with “the” crossed out, stressing that books require more cognitive investment than other presents. It also celebrates “the true value of books as presents”, a Foyles spokesperson said. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nearly 40 MPs have signed a letter calling for the Chancellor to remove VAT on e-books and audiobooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 10:27:19 UTC ]
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Two Roads has lit up Glasgow with images of Billy Connolly to mark the launch of Tall Tales and Wee Stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 02:57:12 UTC ]
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Penguin Press has snapped up the latest book from George Monbiot in a "major deal". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 17:00:27 UTC ]
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Park Pictures has signed director Jaci Judelson for U.S. commercial and worldwide representation. Judelson's Gatorade “Sisters in Sweat” spot starring Serena Williams won a Cannes Lion, two Clios and a One Show award in 2018. She has also directed spots and branded films for the likes of... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-16 14:14:29 UTC ]
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Walker Books has revealed its plans to mark the 30th anniversary of Maisy Mouse. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 09:29:48 UTC ]
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Historical letters from Florence Nightingale and Captain Scott will go on display alongside antique travel books, maps and globes at Stanfords after a treasure trove of artefacts were found in the bookshop's former premises. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 04:36:58 UTC ]
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HMP—a B2B events, education and media provider to the healthcare industry—closed a pair of acquisitions this week, swelling its portfolio to more than 300 annual live events and establishing a dedicated European division for the first time. On Thursday, HMP acquired Provascular, GmbH, the... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-10-11 15:19:45 UTC ]
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Scots Makar Jackie Kay has unveiled her selection of ten “bold, brilliant and brave” BAME authors in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-07 13:20:25 UTC ]
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Judging by the dozens of cannabis pitches I receive weekly, weed—which is increasingly gaining recreational legal status across the U.S., despite the hundreds of thousands of people who continue to be arrested for it every year—is ripe for advertising opportunities. Here’s one standout cannabis... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-04 20:07:05 UTC ]
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Welcome to Ad Age’s Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing, media and digital news. If you're reading this online or in a forwarded email, here's the link to sign up for our daily newsletter. You can also get an audio version of this briefing on your Alexa device. TikTok wants... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-04 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Jeffrey Archer, Marian Keyes and Stacey Halls were among the authors at this year's Bertrams Christmas conference which saw Abingdon indie Mostly Books win bookshop of the year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-30 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Louv’s new book, 'Our Wild Callings,' is about our relationship to the wildlife around us. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Third Age of Oprah’s Book Club began in earnest this morning as the beloved former talk show host and literary tastemaker revealed her first new selection in almost a year: Ta-Nihisi Coates’ debut novel, The Water Dancer. Making the announcement alongside Coates on CBS This Morning earlier... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-23 16:47:13 UTC ]
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In Cruz Smith’s ninth Arkady Renko novel, 'The Siberian Dilemma,' the investigator travels into the frozen depths of Siberia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New titles are examining different aspects of the Nativity scene, giving, and acceptance ahead of this year’s Yuletide celebrations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A mystery book that has been a source of rumour and speculation over the summer in France has finally been revealed: it is Les Quatre Coins du Cœur (Four Corners of the Heart), a novel by Françoise Sagan, who died 15 years ago and is best known for her book Bonjour Tristesse. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-19 00:32:47 UTC ]
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David Cameron marked publication day of his autobiography today with a flurry of high profile interviews as HarperCollins hails the success of his memoir. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-18 16:43:56 UTC ]
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Merman, the production company founded by actor and writer Sharon Horgan, has formed a joint venture partnership with the talent and literary agency Independent Talent Group (ITG) to exclusively produce advertising and branded content. ITG is taking an equity stake within Merman London and will... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-18 13:57:25 UTC ]
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Children's author Anna James will edit the British Library's Christmas collection. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-16 16:13:19 UTC ]
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BookTrust will deliver 700,000 free books to every school starter as part of the annual Time to Read campaign this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-16 12:05:14 UTC ]
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