In programming this year’s FutureBook Conference (4th December), I’ve had the privilege of discussing publishing’s digital future with numerous people from across the sector. The conversations, all done for the purposes of background, have informed both the direction of the conference and my understanding of where the industry is headed. Here are 3 conclusions, and how they the fit into the FutureBook Conference 2015. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nathan Hull is chief strategy officer at Beat Technology, a company specialising in building tailor-made subscription and retail platforms for publishers, including Fabel’s offer in Norway, Skoobe’s in Germany and Chapter’s in Denmark. Nathan will chair the FutureBook panel “Tune Up: Building... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-06 07:42:04 UTC ]
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FutureBook celebrates start-ups that are making a unique impact on the book publishing industry. Over the past few years, the judges have rewarded both high-growth start-ups and smaller players transforming the business of books. Previous winners include Reedsy, Kadaxis, Unrd, The Pound Project... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-06 02:47:19 UTC ]
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The four booksellers behind the "At Home with Four Indies" initiative have been named as FutureBook’s Team of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-06 01:36:17 UTC ]
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The shortlistees for the annual FutureBook Awards have been revealed, demonstrating the trade’s ingenuity and flexibility in response to the pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-29 16:38:31 UTC ]
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The full programme for FutureBook, The Bookseller's publishing conference has been launched. The all virtual event takes place for a week from 16th November, and includes speakers across a range of disciplines and companies. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-16 08:47:44 UTC ]
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FutureBook, The Bookseller's publishing conference, has announced the first speakers for its five-day virtual event. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-07 09:00:31 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has snapped up Lauren Ho’s "hilarious, heartfelt and relatable" debut novel, Last Tang Standing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-27 06:34:51 UTC ]
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In UK audiobook statistics, Harris Interactive sees younger, higher salaried men leading listeners. Orion's Katie Espiner talks about women in publishing. The post More From FutureBook Live: Harris on Audio, Espiner on Management appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-26 09:30:58 UTC ]
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Audio has dominated the FutureBook Awards with Backlisted winning the Podcast of the Year Award, and Ladybird Audio Adventures picking up the FutureBook of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-25 09:54:03 UTC ]
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"We are all more than our labels", Kit de Waal has said, urging publishers to "take a leap of faith" and hire more diversely, on accepting her award as FutureBook Person of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-25 08:48:24 UTC ]
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Seeing Barnes & Noble stores' character 'crushed' by the corporate 'opulence' of American business, James Daunt says the chain must 'rip out the boring.' The post James Daunt at FutureBook Live: Barnes & Noble’s ‘Crucifyingly Boring’ Stores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-25 05:05:12 UTC ]
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Events should be used to build long-term audiences for writers and their books rather than just being built around publication dates and sales, a Futurebook panel has heard. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-24 19:17:49 UTC ]
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Look around your office: barely distinguishable from Deliciously Ella’s IG feed, right? Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-19 12:08:42 UTC ]
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Author and campaigner Kit de Waal has been named FutureBook Person of the Year, sponsored by Mosaic Search and Selection. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 07:31:44 UTC ]
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"When Philip Jones did a call-out for nominations for the 2019 Futurebook Person of the year, just one name leapt to mind." Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 05:41:57 UTC ]
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William Seymour has won The Future AudioBook Originals competition with his short story "Interviewing". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 17:32:18 UTC ]
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The book business punches about its weight in terms of keeping the attention on books, but with today’s busy news agenda, the rise of social media, and other entertainment sectors, led by Netflix, what must the industry do to keep on top? Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 17:29:17 UTC ]
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With four program tracks, the upcoming 2019 FutureBook Live conference in London includes Barnes & Noble and Waterstones' James Daunt among its keynotes. The post FutureBook Live 2019 Ramps Up: Maintaining ‘the Cultural Caché of Books’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-12 16:00:23 UTC ]
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Booker director Gaby Wood, Faber chief Stephen Page, Dialogue publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove and Bluebird founder Carole Tonkinson are the latest speakers to be announced for FutureBook Live, The Bookseller’s publishing conference, to be held on 25th November. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-07 00:49:04 UTC ]
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A series of "lunch & learn" masterclasses are to take place at FutureBook Live, featuring sessions on audio publishing, effective innovation, using consumer data and digital marketing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 13:45:03 UTC ]
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