Investment pulled on storytelling platform Oolipo

German publisher Bastei Lübbe has pulled its investment of mobile storytelling platform Oolipo, once heralded as "the offspring of a love-affair between Netflix, YouTube, and a Snapchat Story", after it failed to gain traction with users and capture the attention of further investors. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Investment Group Acquires 5.7% Stake in B&N

The Schottenfeld Management Corp. has acquired over 4.1 million shares of Barnes & Noble and says in a filing that it has already talked to the retailer about actions it can take to improve shareholder value. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For news publishers, smart speakers are the hot new platform

Companies including The New York Times and NPR are staffing up as they try to figure out how their editorial voice will sound on smart speakers. The post For news publishers, smart speakers are the hot new platform appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: European publishers’ top video platforms

European publishers rated their owned-sites, YouTube, and Facebook as the best platforms for video distribution and monetization. The post Digiday Research: European publishers’ top video platforms appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook pulls Walmart and P&G ads for lacking 'political' labeling

UPDATE: After this article was published, Facebook reversed its decision that the Walmart ad was political and required a "paid for by" disclosure. "The aim of this policy and authorization process is increased authenticity for political ads on Facebook," a spokeswoman said in an email. "It... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: Publishers rate YouTube as best platform for video, Snapchat not so much

Publishers said Facebook is the hardest social platform to monetize, and Snapchat is the hardest in terms of video distribution. The post Digiday Research: Publishers rate YouTube as best platform for video, Snapchat not so much appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAM, MPA Team Up to Help Facilitate Cross-Platform Ad Sales

MPA's monthly cross-platform audience reports can now be integrated into publisher profiles for access by media buyers on AAM's platform. The post AAM, MPA Team Up to Help Facilitate Cross-Platform Ad Sales appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Firm behind 'piegate' scandal set to pull out of Sun Bets venture

Software outfit Tabcorp has said it wants to exit partnership with News UK gambling siteThe company behind Sun Bets – an online gambling partnership with Rupert Murdoch’s News UK publishing group – is to pull out of the venture less than two years after the brand was widely pilloried over the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Storytel in Spain: When Entering the Audiobook Market Means Making New Serials

Creating original serialized content—as in the case of streaming on-demand services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix—holds the key to success for audiobook subscriptions, says Storytel España in a new report. The post Storytel in Spain: When Entering the Audiobook Market Means Making New Serials... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYRF 2018: Exporting Scandinavian Storytelling

At the New York Rights Fair, panelists explored the proud tradition of Scandinavian crime fiction and its ongoing evolution. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How The Washington Post is building its tech platform, Arc

The Washington Post's digital publishing platform now powers sites and apps that reach 500 million monthly unique users. The post How The Washington Post is building its tech platform, Arc appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazines Lean into the Royal Wedding Across Platforms

How brands are harnessing social, live streaming and special editions to make the most out of the last House of Windsor wedding for the next few decades. The post Magazines Lean into the Royal Wedding Across Platforms appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Invest in Cryptoassets — the Right Way

Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks. Continue reading at Knowledge@Wharton

[ Knowledge@Wharton | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Díaz pulls out of festival following harassment claims

Novelist Junot Díaz has reportedly pulled out of Sydney Writers’ Festival following accusations of sexually inappropriate behaviour. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NowThis wants Snap’s help in getting its platform mojo back

As publishers flee Facebook, will Snapchat help cushion the fall? You probably thought platform-specific publishing was so 2017, but maybe not! NowThis announced today a breaking news channel to be consumed on Snapchat Discover. It will be called NowBreaking, and will launch in June.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Ecommerce Brands Need to Diversify When They Rely Upon Other Platforms

The recent Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal, as well as the looming rollout of GDPR, are sending the marketing world into a speculative tizzy. There are a few early ramifications that have been starting to come to fruition that are having a material impact on the ability of brands,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Bogotá’s Second Pro Program; Kindle UK’s Second Storyteller Award

In its second year at Bogotá, the professional program has a class of agents, editors, and translators arriving this week. And in the UK, Amazon will pay a second Kindle Storyteller winner £20,000.  The post Industry Notes: Bogotá’s Second Pro Program; Kindle UK’s Second Storyteller Award... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Storytelling Competition from Film and Television: What Can Publishers Do?

Publishing's traditional position as society's main storytelling industry may be in jeopardy. At a Byte the Book session during London Book Fair, speakers discussed how publishers can remain competitive. The post Storytelling Competition from Film and Television: What Can Publishers Do? appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertrams: 'We will invest', says new management

Nicholas Goodwin, the incoming chief financial officer of Bertrams Group, has said that under new owners private equity firm Aurelius, there will be investment in the business to innovate and take advantages of opportunities in the market. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook says 'most people' likely had their data scraped from its platform

Facebook has announced a sweeping overhaul of its data collection rules, and revealed that most people's accounts were likely targets of "scraping" by malicious actors.Mike Schroepfer, chief technology officer, on Wednesday published a blog post outlining nine areas where Facebook would focus on... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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