L.A. is an e-book borrower's paradise. A major publisher's crackdown could hurt

L.A. County is home to more than 30 library systems, with a growing number of patrons signing up for multiple cards to borrow digital books. But Macmillan Publishers is tightening the rules. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-09 13:00:55 UTC ]

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Condé Nast Ditches the Title of 'Publisher' in Major Executive Shake-Up

The title of "publisher" is no more at Condé Nast. Today, the legendary company unveiled a major reorganization of its advertising sales team that has single-title publishers giving way to multibrand "chief business officers" and category-specific "chief industry officers." In an email to... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scaled back: Why publishers are rethinking their pursuit of huge numbers

Once upon a time, volume was the name of the game in digital publishing. But today, with many major publishers cranking out hundreds of stories daily, a growing number are going the other way, either abandoning the quick-hit content or de-emphasizing it, as display ad prices continue to decline... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How marketers are distributing 360-degree videos beyond YouTube and Facebook

In order to extend the reach of their VR content, brands like Google and Jack-In-The-Box are testing an approach of serving teaser content on a major publisher that directs viewers to their 360-degree video experience. And Agency Arnold Worldwide has been testing out the organic reach of new... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd.

Shueisha is a major publisher in Japan and the largest manga publisher in the world with a market share in Japan of 30%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robots to help in Amazon's new Essex warehouse

Amazon is to open a new fulfilment centre in Essex next spring to meet increasing customer demand and support the growing number of third party Amazon Marketplace sellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Look to Crack the National Parks Market

With the National Parks enjoying a popular centennial year, publishers are working with in-park gift shops to reach the growing number of parks visitors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Are South Korean Readers Rediscovering Their Literature?

As a growing number of readers in South Korea reportedly are rediscovering their authors' literature, industry players are upbeat about this year's book sales potential. The post Are South Korean Readers Rediscovering Their Literature? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan US acquires self-publishing platform Pronoun

Macmillan Publishers in the US has acquired NYC-based self-publishing platform Pronoun for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toy Fair Exhibitors Hope to Stretch Their Brands Beyond Books

Most publishers and authors used their booth presence at the North American International Toy Fair to sell books and sidelines, though a growing number were also on the hunt for new licensing deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Purple Clover is aiming at an often-ignored cohort, Boomers

At a time when all the advertiser dollars seem to be going to the millennial demographic, it might seem crazy for a publisher to go in the opposite direction. But that’s just what Purple Clover is doing. Whalerock Industries’ 3-year-old site for people 50+ has accumulated a following of 4.5... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google's Ad Boss on Ad Blocking, AMP Ad Viewability and Enhanced Campaigns

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[ Advertising Age | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Branded Content Partnerships of 2015

To say native content has grown since last year would be an understatement. In 2014, Pressboard combed through 1,500 pieces of content for our "best of" list -- this year it was closer to 7,000. To give you an idea of how far the space has come, we had to buy VR headsets just to review a couple... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Portico prize winner Benjamin Myers: 'Why bother chasing the big publishers?'

After being turned down by ‘every major publisher in London’ for his Portico winning novel Beastings, the author says landing the £10,000 prize ‘felt like a vindication’ Benjamin Myers, who has beaten Alan Garner to win the £10,000 Portico prize for literature for his novel Beastings, has spoken... Continue reading at The Guardian

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PRH's Weisberg Named President of Macmillan

Don Weisberg is stepping down as president of Penguin Young Readers Group to become president of Macmillan Publishers U.S. He will be succeeded at Penguin by Jen Loja who has been senior v-p and associate publisher of the young readers group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomberg’s Justin Smith isn’t all-in on platforms

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'Star Wars' takes center stage in Facebook's 360-degree video rollout

Facebook has added 360-degree videos to its news feed, an immersive feature the Menlo Park-based social media platform said will capitalize on a growing number of video publishers using the format. And to pique the interest of users, The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Lucasfilm have published... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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For freedom of speech, these are troubling times | Jonathan Dimbleby

This most fundamental of principles is under attack – from over-zealous law making, online witch hunts, and a profit-driven media offensive on the BBCIn our troubled and insecure environment, Britain has accumulated laws which curtail freedom of expression – in the name of national security and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Keep the Library, Lose the Books

A new survey finds a growing number of people think libraries should swap out print for pixels. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep sells to major publisher

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[ The Guardian | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Changing Landscape: Landlords Helping Indies

Not all landlords want a bookstore so much that they’ll forego market rates, but there are a growing number who do. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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