Industry Notes: Canada’s PRH Gets a Female CEO; Sweden’s Universities End Elsevier Contract

The global chief of Penguin Random House names Kristin Cochrane to the role of CEO in Canada. And in Sweden, the national universities' and research consortium says it can't get the open-access arrangements it needs from Elsevier.  The post Industry Notes: Canada’s PRH Gets a Female CEO; Sweden’s Universities End Elsevier Contract appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Industry Notes: Canada’s PRH Gets a Female CEO; Sweden’s Universities End Elsevier Contract

The global chief of Penguin Random House names Kristin Cochrane to the role of CEO in Canada. And in Sweden, the national universities' and research consortium says it can't get the open-access arrangements it needs from Elsevier.  The post Industry Notes: Canada’s PRH Gets a Female CEO;... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Indonesia Named London’s 2019 Market Focus; McIntosh Is CEO of PRH US

Following 2017's Market Focus Poland and this year's Market Focus Baltics, Indonesia will be the highlighted nation at London Book Fair in 2019. And in New York City, Markus Dohle names Madeline McIntosh to lead Penguin Random House US. The post Industry Notes: Indonesia Named London’s 2019... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Year-End Changes: PRH Canada Separates Knopf and Random House

CEO Kristin Cochrane retains Anne Collins while moving Martha Kanya-Forstner to lead Knopf Canada and bringing in Sue Kuruvilla for RH Canada. The post Year-End Changes: PRH Canada Separates Knopf and Random House appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-09 21:22:13 UTC ]
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University of Maryland Medical System CEO resigns amid controversy over Pugh book deal, no-bid contracts

Robert A. Chrencik resigned Friday as president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, his long tenure at the hospital network ending amid the controversy surrounding accusations of self-dealing and no-bid contracting. “Today the Board of Directors and I received and accepted Mr.... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Kinokuniya Partners With PRH on Ebooks; ‘Scribner Building’ Acquired

A partnership with PRH lets Kinokuniya consumers compare English and Japanese editions. And a building in which Hemingway once was printed has been bought. The post Industry Notes: Kinokuniya Partners With PRH on Ebooks; ‘Scribner Building’ Acquired appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Elsevier Contributes Book Aid’s Millionth Volume, Simon Restructures Touchstone

The Za'atari Camp in Jordan is part of Book Aid International's refugee outreach, supported by Elsevier and other publishers. And Simon & Schuster's Touchstone goes to the Atria and Gallery Books lists. The post Industry Notes: Elsevier Contributes Book Aid’s Millionth Volume, Simon... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO

Kuala Lumpur is the 2020 World Book capital; more political books in the US released and compete with growing sales of Woodward's 'Fear'; and PRH has a new CFO. The post Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Princeton Press Opens Audio Division; PRH Ireland Supports Fighting Words

Princeton University Press announces its PUP Audio division with four frontlist titles for the fall. And Penguin Random House Ireland partners with the charity Fighting Words on a student anthology. The post Industry Notes: Princeton Press Opens Audio Division; PRH Ireland Supports Fighting... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Zuiker Press’ Issue-Based Graphic Novels; Sweden’s Thunderful Publishing and Rising Star

The creator of television's 'CSI' franchise and his wife create a new series of teen-told tales as graphic novels, Simon & Schuster distributing. And Sweden's still young Thunderful Publishing has a new acquisition in Rising Star Games. The post Industry Notes: Zuiker Press’ Issue-Based... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cochrane to Succeed Martin as PRH Canada CEO

Kristin Cochrane will be elevated to CEO of PRH Canada on July 1, as Brad Martin retires after five years in the role. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Frankfurt Has Two Wild Cards This Year; PW Star Watch Welcomes Canada

This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse offers a Wild Card free stand to both a German and an international exhibitor. And the PW Star Watch program opens to young talent in publishing in Canada, as well as in the United States. The post Industry Notes: Frankfurt Has Two Wild Cards This Year; PW Star... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day

In Canada, BookNet's check on sales shows ebooks a bit up, In the UK, a new author day is announced by London Book Fair and the US-based Writer's Digest. The post Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Canada’s Kids Can Press to Adapt YouTube ‘Carmilla’ Series into YA Book

Following the cult success on YouTube of the vlog-series ‘Carmilla,’ a book deal has been struck between Toronto’s Kids Can Press and Shaftesbury films. 0″ height=”276″ /> Poster artwork for the coming film treatment of ‘Carmilla’[/caption] n a statement from the Los Angeles presentation of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: BookExpo’s Audio ‘Tea,’ Canada’s BookNet-Kobo Contest, and the UK’s ‘Media Medic’

In the USA, BookExpo includes audiobook events. In Canada, ebook design is stressed in a competition. And in the UK, a bookseller features a self-published novel. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Audiobook ‘Tea’: Alda, Patterson, Meyer, Older eedPOP, which is producing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Western U.S., Holiday Sales Ended 2023 on an Up Note

Independent bookstores in the western U.S. came through the holidays with boosted balance sheets and tales of community connection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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End Notes: 'The Women' by Kristin Hannah

An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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At PRH, CEO Nihar Malaviya Sets Employee Priorities for 2024

Improving psychological safety, clarity around corporate strategy, and more attention on professional development are the three areas of focus Penguin Random House will prioritize over the two years, according to a memo from global CEO Nihar Malaviya. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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End Notes: 'Wandering Stars' by Tommy Orange

An inside look at the publication process for the PEN/Hemingway Award-winning author's second novel Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Rose at PRH During a Difficult Year, Says CEO Nihar Malaviya

PRH global CEO Nihar Malaviya thanked employees in a memo for their efforts during a year which saw sales rise over 2022 despite the host of internal challenges the world's largest trade publisher faced in 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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