Inside the Success of ‘The Couple Next Door’

For author Shari Lapena, entering into the crowded category known as the domestic thriller really paid off for her U.S. debut. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'We are offering something people didn’t get before': inside gal-dem

The gal-dem collective is disrupting traditional media – all from their tiny HQ in a London car park If you wanted to find a kind of ground zero for gentrification, you could do worse than here: an office block carved out of a concrete multistorey car park in south-east London that now fizzes... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Inside Story Behind SouthComm’s Rapid-Fire Breakup

“The single hardest thing to do in business is to make a deal, whether you’re buying or selling.” Former SouthComm, Inc. COO Blair Johnson knew the magnitude of the task before him when, in November 2017, the company’s equity backer Solidus ousted CEO Chris Ferrell and indicated its desire to... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The measure of success

Philip Jones believes the big groups dominating the publishing landscape today are the same as those that dominated it 20 years ago. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Local Focus, Global Reach: Inside Time Out’s Ambitious Ascent

Global recommendations purveyor Time Out Group—which, a decade ago, essentially consisted of two weekly magazines and a licensing business—today boasts owned and operated media brands in 76 cities around the globe, licensing arrangements in a further 32, and an events business that tripled in... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Order to Understand Sociopaths, I Got Inside One’s Head

Carola Lovering, author of "Tell Me Lies," on how writing her debut novel allowed her to inhabit the mind of a sociopath. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spicer's 'insider account' of Trump administration leaked

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s "insider account" of Donald Trump’s administration describes the president as "a unicorn, riding a unicorn over a rainbow". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside PRH Company Week 2018

Penguin Random House hosted its second annual Company Week last month, from June 18-22, holding 65 events including talks, panels, workshops, and other activities for its employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside stories: Turkey’s grim tradition of publishing behind bars

Former HDP leader Selahattin Demirtaş has published a short story collection, written while in jail awaiting trial – just the latest example of a writer clashing with Turkey’s governmentAt the Istanbul book fair last November, there was a signing for the politician Selahattin Demirtaş’s short... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Osiander success story defies tough market

Increasing pressure on sales and costs together with fewer customers on the shopfloor has created a challenging bookselling environment in Germany. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I feel optimistic about the future of news’: Google’s Richard Gingras says the company’s success depends on the health of publishers

Google's vp of news says the company wants to enable the success of news publishers, but that direct payments come with pitfalls. The post ‘I feel optimistic about the future of news’: Google’s Richard Gingras says the company’s success depends on the health of publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Married YouTube couple sign 'taboo-busting' first book

Trapeze is publishing a "taboo-busting" book from married YouTubers Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018: Ten Years In, a Successful Experiment

Ten years ago Matthew Lore, who had been v-p and executive editor at Da Capo Press, teamed up with his business partner, Peter Burri, to found the Experiment. The press’s mission is to have a list in which “every book is a test of new ideas.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shutterbug Shuts the Door on Print After 45 Years

The photography enthusiast magazine is going digital only in response to dwindling ad revenues and higher print costs. The post Shutterbug Shuts the Door on Print After 45 Years appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a tough ad climate, small publishers are finding success in small donations

Publishers are finding readers are willing to make small-dollar donations to support news operations. The post In a tough ad climate, small publishers are finding success in small donations appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are finding (modest) success with Facebook groups

Publishers are figuring out what Facebook groups are useful for: shaping editorial strategy, generating leads, audience research and more. The post Publishers are finding (modest) success with Facebook groups appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oi! picture book brand poised for stage and licensing success

Hodder Children’s Books and Maximum Licensing are hoping to take the Oi! picture book series into stage promotions and licensing after acquiring new rights from the illustrator’s agent and the author. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cottage Door Press to Acquire Parragon Assets

The independent publisher, founded in 2014, has agreed to acquire what it termed “a substantial portion of [the] worldwide intellectual property rights” of Parragon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ad Lib podcast: Inside Bleacher Report's 'turf war, land grab'

Subscribe to us on iTunes, check us out on Spotify and hear us on Stitcher, Google Play and iHeartRadio too. This is our RSS feed. Tell a friend!March Madness is well underway and if you're a sports fan of a certain age, chances are you're tracking your decimated bracket along with Bleacher... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video: Inside the Super Secret Batmobiles at Warner Bros.’ SXSW Activation

Warner Bros. subsidiary DC Comics is bringing its comic books to life for its 2018 SXSW activation. The film and TV studio brought several vehicles from two Batman films, as well as last year's Justice League, allowing festival-goers to get up close and personal with movie history. "They... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside the OED: can the world’s biggest dictionary survive the internet? – podcast

For centuries, lexicographers have attempted to capture the entire English language. Technology might soon turn this dream into reality – but will it spell the end for dictionaries?• Read the text version hereSubscribe via Acast, Apple Podcasts Audioboom, Soundcloud, Mixcloud & Sticher. Join... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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