Hachette hires its first diversity and inclusion manager

Hachette UK has appointed Saskia Bewley to the newly-created role of diversity and inclusion manager. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Reorgs Workman, Moves Alqonquin into Little, Brown

Hachette Book Group confirmed a realignment that includes layoffs at Workman, as well as several promotions and other changes such as the discontinuation of Algonquin Young Readers—the latest in a string of moves since CEO David Shelley took the reins late last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Reagan Arthur Returns to Hachette

Arthur, the former publisher of Knopf, is joining Hachette Book Group to start and run a new imprint. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-07-11 15:00:41 UTC ]
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Reagan Arthur Returns to Hachette

On September 23, the former Knopf and Little, Brown publisher will return to Hachette Book Group as SVP and publisher, leading an as-yet-unnamed boutique imprint and editing major authors across HBG’s publishing divisions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Institute 2024: Ensuring Diverse Voices Are Heard

The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers’ newest workforce diversity reports reveal mixed results in efforts to diversify newsrooms

The latest versions of annual reports on workforce demographics from Gannett, NPR and The New York Times (as well as Condé Nast, Hearst and Vox) show mixed results in companies’ efforts to diversify their newsrooms. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2024-06-10 04:01:00 UTC ]
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College Community Rallies Against DOE Effort that Would Upend Inclusive Access Programs

The college instructional materials community and a number of book business organizations are in the final stages of trying to fight off a plan by the Department of Education that would make it more cumbersome for college students to take part in programs that permit them to buy instructional... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown, a Hachette Imprint, Lays Off Seven People

The shake up at the Hachette Book Group imprint comes at a time when publishers are feeling pressured by sluggish print sales and rising supply chain costs. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-06-06 01:11:09 UTC ]
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Hachette Book Group Restructures Sales Department Amid Layoffs

Hachette Book Group is reorganizing its sales group in order to "strengthen HBG's customer relationships" and "capitalize on marketplace opportunities," according to a spokesperson. The reorg eliminates a number of positions and reenvisions others, and the company has posted eight new job openings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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London and New York: Ken Follett Moves to Hachette

The author of 37 published books, Ken Follett will move to Hachette for his next release, after publishing with PRH and Pan Macmillan. The post London and New York: Ken Follett Moves to Hachette appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-13 17:32:44 UTC ]
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Ken Follett to Publish New Novel with Hachette in 2025

Author Ken Follett will publish his next, as-yet-untitled book with Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK, after decades with Penguin and Pan Macmillan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Latasha Morrison: 'God Created Diversity'

PW talks with activist and author Morrison about her goals for 'Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration,' which will be released by WaterBrook May 21. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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CAA Appoints Managing Directors, New Board Members

Chris Silbermann, whose clients include Dr. Seuss Enterprises, has been named one of nine managing directors at Creative Artists Agency, while motion picture literary department co-head Ida and literary agent Sloan Harris have joined the CAA board. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ask an Expert: Sensitivity Reading and Diversity

BookLife talks with Renee Harleston, founder of Writing Diversely, about the value of sensitivity readers Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Kerry O’Brien criticises ABC, saying management needs ‘clarity of thought’ as Ita Buttrose departs

Former 7.30 and Lateline host uses interview ahead of chair’s final day to argue ABC in danger of losing its way and drifting closer to commercial modelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC is in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-03-05 00:32:30 UTC ]
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After hiring new local executive, Australian startup plans to nearly triple Denver team

An Australian startup that recently hired a new North American president plans to grow its U.S. headquarters in Denver. The startup is a digital platform that helps privately owned businesses determine their valuation. It also helps create a roadmap for a successful exit, which could include a... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2024-02-28 13:09:19 UTC ]
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Sales Fell 6.8% at Hachette Book Group in 2023

Revenue at Hachette’s U.S. division fell 6.8% last year and was the weakest performer in Lagardère's publishing group, where total sales increased 2.2%, to €2.81 billion, and profits slipped by €1 million, to €301 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New Lee & Low Diversity Baseline Survey Finds Minor Changes

The third edition of the survey found the industry to be slightly more diverse in terms of its racial and gender makeup than it was four years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette’s David Shelley Names Sally Kim to Lead Little, Brown

David Shelley, in naming Sally Kim as publisher of Hachette division Little, Brown, says he has admired her work 'from across the Atlantic'. The post Hachette’s David Shelley Names Sally Kim to Lead Little, Brown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-13 23:13:31 UTC ]
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S&S Senior Production Manager Tina Cameron Dies

Cameron joined S&S in 2017 as senior production manager for distribution clients, and had previously worked at Abrams and Macmillan. She died on January 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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