If English Is the New Lingua Franca, Is Diversity Promoted? Or Limited?

At Cambridge University Press, Paul Colbert is seeing a growing demand for English-language learning materials. Here he discusses the good and bad of English as a lingua franca. The post If English Is the New Lingua Franca, Is Diversity Promoted? Or Limited? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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BuzzFeed Changes Labels on Promoted Content

BuzzFeed is revamping how it specifies sponsored content. The site will now label branded content with a small, bold yellow box stating it is "promoted by" a particular marketer, and brand pages will be labeled "brand publisher" instead of "featured partner." BuzzFeed previously designated... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: #WWDB Panelists Agree: We Need Diverse Books

On May 1, responding to criticism of the lack of diversity among featured authors at BookCon, a grassroots coalition of authors and other book people launched a social media campaign, #WeNeedDiverseBooks, that quickly went viral. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italy to Promote Southern Houses

As part of a comprehensive effort by Italy’s Ministry for Economic Development (MSE) and the Italian Trade Commission (ITA) to give more international exposure to small- and medium-sized companies in the country’s south, ITA’s publishing taskforce is organizing Voices from the South, an... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BA re-promotes indies' Amazon tax campaign

Bookshops are being encouraged to redisplay "We Pay Our Taxes" posters following the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Tesco Clubcard promotion for blinkbox books

Tesco is encouraging its Clubcard holders to buy more ebooks in a marketing campaign to run over... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Retailers Finding Space for Diverse Range of Titles

When shelf space abounded at bricks-and-mortar locations, it was not uncommon for booksellers to stock political books that matched their own ideological leanings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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English PEN and Foyles partner on World Bookshelf

English PEN in partnership with Foyles has launched a new website which celebrates contemporary... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"Diverse" shortlist for 2014 Caine Prize

The shortlist for the 2014 Caine Prize for African writing includes two writers from Kenya, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA and IPG revive diversity scheme

The Publishers Association (PA) and the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) have relaunched the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Active Interest Media Promotes Patricia Fox, Hires Two Senior Executives

Active Interest Media (AIM) has promoted Patricia Fox (pictured) to executive vice president of operations for the enthusiast consumer magazine and events publisher. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For Star Tribune, Diverse Revenue a Mantra

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton wins over crowd with humor while promoting her upcoming book

Hillary Clinton spoke about her upcoming book at the Association of American Publishers' annual gathering. The work is scheduled to be released this June. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity in children's books: colouring in required

There are growing calls for young people's reading to broaden its picture of society from what is currently a depressingly monochrome viewRead Tanya Byrne's top 10 black characters in children's booksAfter a study in the US showed that of 3,200 children's books published in 2013, just 93 were... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cairns Promoted to CEO of Publishing Technology

Two weeks after George Lossius stepped down as CEO of Publishing Technology, plc, the U.K. company, which has offices in North America, has named digital publishing veteran Michael Cairns as CEO. Cairns, the company's online division chief operating officer, will assume his new responsibilities... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tin House: 15 Years of Fostering Lively, Diverse Literature

Portland's Tin House Press, born out of the eponymous magazine, continues to foster a community of engaged readers interested in eclectic small press publishing. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Gollancz price-promotes ebook debuts

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Moroccan Book & Comics Festivals Promote East/West Dialogue

Rabat is a hotbed of literary activity, with the Etonnants Voyageurs literary festival opening today, and the International Comics Festival coming next month. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Distribution: Zubaan, Diversion Agree

The deal covers ebook distribution for Zubaan's English-language trade catalogue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UK's creative industries 'must back regional and ethnic diversity'

IPPR report calls for advertising, film and TV to support businesses outside London and to help develop non-white talentThe UK's creative industries need to embrace regional and ethnic diversity if they are to play an improved role in helping the economy, warns a report from a leading... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New beer to promote Danny Wallace's 'Tom Ditto'

Writer and presenter Danny Wallace has created a new beer as part of the promotion for his... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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