Google and Facebook continued to pour millions of dollars into federal political lobbying in the third quarter in attempts to influence U.S. lawmakers and have legislation written in their favor.Google spent US$3.94 million between July and September while Facebook spent $2.45 million, according to disclosure data published Tuesday.The only tech-related company to outspend Google was Comcast, which is trying to convince politicians to look favorably on a merger with Time Warner and spent $4.23 million during the quarter.But Google stands as the largest spender in the entire tech industry to date this year. It has run up a $13 million bill lobbying Washington, D.C., politicians and their offices on a range of issues as diverse as online regulation of advertising, cybersecurity, patent abuse, health IT, international tax reform, wind power and drones.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Continue reading at 'PC World'
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In less than one week, a campaign by a coalition of civil rights groups aimed at encouraging businesses to pause advertising on Facebook's platforms has already achieved some tangible results. Last Thursday, the digital ad agency 360i, a Dentsu Group subsidiary whose clients include Burberry,... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-23 18:20:35 UTC ]
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A federal judge ruled Saturday that former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the release because of concerns that classified... Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2020-06-20 14:56:06 UTC ]
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"At the end of the day, if you’re not at the table, you’re usually on the menu," Barnes said. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2020-06-12 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Alexander and Ijeoma Oluo among those on list, marking first time top 10 entries are primarily titles on race issuesGeorge Floyd killing – latest US updatesBlack American authors, including Michelle Alexander and Ijeoma Oluo, have surged to the top of the latest New York Times’... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-06-11 18:10:43 UTC ]
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Publishers and authors have continued to share reading lists and offers of help following the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-05 10:41:41 UTC ]
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Yesterday—as protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis, continued across the US—things that President Trump said caused trouble again, and drove the news again. First, Trump laid into governors on a conference call that quickly leaked to the press; he called... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-06-02 12:08:10 UTC ]
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Readers will expect publishing's innovations during the pandemic to continue after the current crisis has passed, DK publishing m.d. Rebecca Smart has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-01 18:32:22 UTC ]
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A second night of rioting in Minneapolis/St. Paul continues to affect booksellers located in the areas that have become scenes of violence. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At BookExpo Online, the APA's executive director, Michele Cobb, will be joined by Chris Lynch from Simon & Schuster, Cathy Forrest from HarperCollins, and Michael Anderle from LMBPN to discuss the state of the audio industry and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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As part of its annual Giving scheme, HarperCollins parent firm News Corp has donated £100,000 to four UK and Irish charities focused on supporting communities struggling during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-19 18:51:43 UTC ]
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After a few days of delay, Meredith released its Q3 earnings, which closed on March 31. Starting with the bottom line, adjusted EBITDA totaled $151.8 million, a 5.5% decline versus the same period last year. The top line illustrates why. Overall, the company’s revenue fell 6.5% versus 2019.... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-05-14 15:44:55 UTC ]
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Almost two years after it first started talking about the idea, Facebook finally announced the members of its Oversight Board, the “Supreme Court” that will—theoretically, at least—have the ability to overrule Facebook and its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg about whether certain types of... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
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Penguin Random House's efforts to to pivot to a new, digital normal are some of the broadest in the publishing business thus far, and its #BooksConnectUs initiative, which will turn two months old on May 20, is its connective tissue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A small gain in digital sales offset softer print sales in HC's third quarter, leading to a 2.1% decline in sales compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Earnings increased 3.1%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are facing a new normal when it comes to their events businesses: digital or bust. At Penguin Random House, the efforts to pivot are manifold. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Frier traces the company’s cultural impact along with its business history. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-30 15:32:33 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association's African Publishing Innovation Fund with Dubai Cares is preparing a pandemic-year round of new bursaries. The post IPA and Dubai Cares Announce Aid for African Remote Learning Efforts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-30 14:40:20 UTC ]
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The new campaign for the Portal From Facebook video-calling devices salutes mothers and their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic as Mother's Day approaches. Facebook said the integrated campaign will include a new television spot, digital content (both on- and off-Facebook) and partnerships... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-04-27 19:15:41 UTC ]
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In the weeks since coronavirus took over and everyone went into lockdown, The Bookseller's events site BookGig has seen an influx of virtual event listings. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-26 18:11:33 UTC ]
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It’s hard to imagine an industry more poorly prepared for the arrival of a global pandemic than the media business. Even before “coronavirus” became a household word, the industry was already reeling from a series of body blows, most of them delivered by Google and Facebook and their dominance... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-20 11:45:00 UTC ]
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