Larry Hughes, Longtime William Morrow Chief, Dies at 98

Larry Hughes, who began his publishing career as an assistant editor at Pocket Books in 1949 and rose to become chairman of the Hearst Trade Book Group some 40 years later, died on November 14. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]

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The Week in Libraries: May 12, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a new report explores the post-pandemic funding landscape for libraries, a library board shuts down a library-hosted book group for discussing a 'political' book, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Peter Usborne obituary

Publisher whose eponymous company changed the face of children’s nonfiction with its fact-filled illustrated booksPeter Usborne, who has died aged 85, created a publishing company that changed the look and feel of nonfiction books for children. Although they were widely used in schools, Usborne... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-14 15:02:43 UTC ]
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Hearst Reorganizes Its Sales Structure, Centering Categories Over Publishers

In order to work more effectively with advertisers, Hearst Magazines, parent to editorial titles including Cosmopolitan and Esquire, plans to reorganize its internal sales structure around industry categories by the end of the first quarter. The move will shift the sales and marketing staff away... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-02-24 12:33:37 UTC ]
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Media chiefs predict quick industry recovery from recession

The commercial chiefs of ITV, Hearst and Spotify say the industry is more resilient to economic shocks than in previous downturns. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2023-01-09 10:49:09 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed, Hearst, other publishers, replace lavish holiday parties with more subdued celebrations

BDG, BuzzFeed, Hearst and The Washington Post will host in-person holiday parties this year, though they will not be the stereotypical soirées. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-12-06 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Makes Cuts to Its Book Group

As part of a companywide effort to reduce costs, Amazon has eliminated an unspecified number of jobs in its Books business. Word of the reductions came in a letter sent yesterday to employees from CEO Andy Jassy describing “role eliminations” in the company's Books and Devices units. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst wants Gen Z’s social shoppers to use its new commerce platform, FirstFinds

Hearst wants to find a way to shorten the time between discovering a product, learning more about it and ultimately buying it. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-10-31 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Book Group Works to Diversify Slate of Authors

Hachette Book Group took another step toward bringing more BIPOC writers to the table in an equitable way by cohosting a Hurston/Wright Writers Week Workshop retreat for the first time this summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sephora, SheaMoisture, Stitch Fix, Ritz-Carlton back Hearst Magazines’ ‘Celebrate Black’ event

The second annual edition of the conference, slated for Oct. 18-20, will add in-person elements to its largely streaming format. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-09-27 15:00:48 UTC ]
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Why Hearst is building a commerce marketplace

Publisher commerce marketplaces aren't always successful, but Hearst's Sheel Shah hopes his company's new marketplace will capitalize on the natural evolution of its readers' online shopping habits. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-09-27 04:01:00 UTC ]
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While some publishers are slowing hiring plans, publishers like BuzzFeed and The Washington Post are not

As layoffs and hiring slowdowns sweep the industry, some companies like BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, Forbes, Bloomberg and Hearst are actively bringing new people aboard. The post While some publishers are slowing hiring plans, publishers like BuzzFeed and The Washington Post are not appeared... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-07-11 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Relaunched MTV Books Unveils 2023 Slate

MTV Books, first launched in 1995 in partnership with Pocket Books, is now housed under the Branded Publishing Group at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, and has a renewed focus on its page-to-screen pipeline. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside Hearst UK’s multi-pronged approach to third-party cookie replacements

Hearst UK's Ryan Buckley and Faye Turner are testing everything from 50,000-person panels to clean rooms. The post Inside Hearst UK’s multi-pronged approach to third-party cookie replacements appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-05-17 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Julia Morgan is best known for designing Hearst Castle. But her achievements reach further.

A new biography highlights a woman whose buildings range from modest bungalows to the sprawling mansion of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-19 12:00:49 UTC ]
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Hachette Book Group Plans Return to Offices Starting in Late April

Hachette Book Group employees will begin their return to working from company offices this April, CEO Michael Pietsch has announced to staff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine ABCs: Home and garden titles surge but GQ and Hearst suffer

Actively purchased copy figures show Immediate Media benefitting as readers turn to domestic and children’s magazines. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2022-02-17 16:49:49 UTC ]
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‘There were seven cases on various floors that week’: Confessions of a media employee who returned to the office

A Hearst employee returned to the office, but just a few weeks later COVID was in the building too. The post ‘There were seven cases on various floors that week’: Confessions of a media employee who returned to the office appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-01-14 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Spiking omicron cases spell delays for publishers’ January RTO plans

TheSkimm, Condé Nast, The Washington Post, Politico and Hearst have shifted reopenings to at least the end of the month and, in some cases, till March. The post Spiking omicron cases spell delays for publishers’ January RTO plans appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-01-13 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Wattpad-Webtoon’s Book Group Opens Graphic Novel Imprint

The merged Canadian and Korean platforms are expected to generate 12 graphic novels per year in the Webtoon Unscrolled imprint. The post Wattpad-Webtoon’s Book Group Opens Graphic Novel Imprint appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-19 03:13:04 UTC ]
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How Commerce Is Evolving at Publishers BuzzFeed and Hearst Magazines

What do a publisher that was founded in 1887 and one that was founded in 2006 have in common? Plenty, as it turns out, when it comes to their commerce strategies. BuzzFeed senior vice president of ad strategy and partnerships Ken Blom and Hearst Magazines vp of strategic partnerships and... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2021-10-27 14:09:20 UTC ]
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