Haines joins Penguin Children's in new media role

Penguin Children's Group has created the role of acquisitions manager for its media and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Changing Media Summit 2014 programme

The Guardian's flagship summit convenes in March 2014, bringing together media and technology companies from across the world to discuss the creative and commercial future of mediaChanging Media Summit 2014Disruption to disruptor: taking control of your digital strategyDay one - 18th March... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Old media find their footing

The world of traditional media suffered so many earthquakes in 2013—Time Inc. getting set to spin off from Time Warner, The Washington Post selling for a song, New York magazine announcing the end of its weekly status—that one could be forgiven for thinking the sky will fall on the industry in... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2014-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Native advertising is the new paywall in media economics - but is it here to stay?

Many digital publishers have placed it at the heart of their business strategy - but there are concerns over transparencyIn 1917, the American Federal Trade Commission settled a case with the Muensen Speciality Co., over an ad for its vacuum cleaner, which it presented as a favourable newspaper... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst's Swartz Eyes B2B Media, Entertainment, for Growth

Hearst Corp. had record revenue and profits in 2013, when it marked the fourth year in a row of growth on both fronts since the 2008 recession, Steven Swartz said in a New Year’s letter to employees recapping the year he took over as chief executive. Swartz, formerly the head of Hearst’s... Continue reading at AdWeek

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These Stories Dominated Digital Media in 2013

Digital media is thriving. Online advertising is growing faster than any other medium. The Web is hot. Except for the fact that the Web has had all sorts of growing pains. And major business challenges. And it changes constantly, sometimes quite radically. It's certainly never boring, and... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bob Kohn Appeals Penguin, Macmillan E-Book Settlements

The fight goes on: RoyaltyShare founder Bob Kohn has appealed final approval of the Macmillan and Penguin ebook settlements to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestsellers, Social Media and Humor as a Path to God

As Chaplain of The Colbert Report and a bestselling author, Rev. James Martin S.J. is one few religious figures to star on the mass media. Here, the bestselling author discusses his career and beliefs. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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6 Media Tech Predictions for 2014

From big data to responsive design to the next iOS, technology has become inextricably linked to publishing. No one has a perfect model for it yet though. In many cases, content has raced ahead of monetization. In other instances, it's reversed. Neither side is stopping to wait for the other to... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nostalgia Drives Polish Children’s Book Sales Boom

A revival in classic illustrated books is helping Poland's children's book market boom, says Katarzyna Domańska of publisher Dwie Siostry. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian News & Media appoints David Pemsel as deputy chief executive

Ex-ITV marketing director promoted from position as Guardian publisher's chief commercial officerDavid Pemsel, chief commercial officer of Guardian publisher Guardian News & Media, has been promoted to deputy chief executive.Pemsel, the former ITV marketing director, will take over... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HMRC asked to investigate Vice Media over 'unpaid internship' advert

Tax officials have been asked to investigate Vice Media, the multi-platform publishing group, over its apparent attempt to recruit an administrator on an unpaid work experience basis.A report on Graduate Fog, the website that offers careers advice to graduates, points to the headline on the job... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best World Children’s Book Award Winner Talks to PP

By Dennis Abrams South African writer Anita Pouroulis, a former primary school teacher from Johannesburg, won the Best World Children’s Book Award at the China […] Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch cards turn Twitter gems into festive greetings | Media Monkey

Fans of Rupert Murdoch's musings on Twitter can now share his thoughts with their friends this festive season. No, the Times isn't publishing a Christmas supplement compiling its owner's thoughts – New York artist Michelle Vaughan has produced letterpress cards featuring a selection of his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2013 PW Children's Starred Reviews Annual, Available Now

The Publishers Weekly Children's Starred Reviews Annual is your source for the best books that 2013 has to offer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Booksellers Give Thanks for Thanksgivukkah

The holiday started the evening before Thanksgiving, fueling "Thanksgivukkah" hype and perhaps goosing sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four from McLachlan for Bloomsbury Children's

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has acquired four books in a series from debut author Jenny... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Palgrave joins OASPA

Palgrave Macmillan has become a member of the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst's Troy Young Spills: This Is How You Make Money In Digital Media

The 126-year-old publishing company's new head of digital talks about what kind of content works, balancing legacy with progress, and how to find the "unicorns" to lead your brand where it needs to go.The publishing industry in the digital age is a lawless frontier of fluctuating business... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kent apologises for children’s writing slur

The University of Kent has apologised for a statement on its website that seemingly belittled... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obama's tech wizard hones his media weapons to help Miliband get to No 10

He was the scourge of Mitt Romney in the 2012 US election, now Obama's 'backroom Brit' is heading Labour's digital response team for its 2015 campaignIn his new book about the 2012 US presidential election campaign, the Time journalist Mark Halperin singles out the role played by a young Briton... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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