Looking to Move Beyond the 11%

Eighty-nine percent of respondents to PW’s recently concluded salary survey identified themselves as white—a finding that, while hardly surprising, underscores the challenges the industry faces in producing books that appeal to minorities. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Bologna Cancels: Plus More Quick Coronavirus Publishing Event Updates – March 11

Having rescheduled initially to May, the world's most influential children's book trade show now has had to cancel. This and other news is in today's COVID-19 updates. Your event news is welcome. The post Bologna Cancels: Plus More Quick Coronavirus Publishing Event Updates – March 11 appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-11 13:38:47 UTC ]
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Phaidon moves London HQ to Stratford

Art publisher Phaidon is relocating its London headquarters to Stratford, joining companies including Sadler’s Wells and the BBC in moving to the East End. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 22:29:59 UTC ]
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Evanovich Moves to S&S in 'Blockbuster' Deal

Bestselling author Janet Evanovich has signed with a new publisher in a massive deal--S&S called it a "blockbuster" agreement--that will see her pen four new books for the publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Meredith Taps GE Exec for CFO Role | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_177771" align="alignright" width="150"] Jason Frierott[/caption] Meredith Corp. announced Thursday that it has hired Jason Frierott as its new VP and CFO, succeeding Joe Ceryanec, who had previously announced plans to retire in early 2020 after 12 years in the... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-02-27 20:00:04 UTC ]
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Hearst Autos Nabs Popular Science EIC Joe Brown | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_141881" align="alignright" width="150"] Joe Brown[/caption] Hearst Magazines has hired Joe Brown as group editorial director of its Hearst Autos division, which includes Car and Driver, Road & Track and Autoweek, among other titles, starting March 2. Brown moves to... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-02-13 19:39:00 UTC ]
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Newly Renamed Arizent Hires VP of Research | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_176661" align="alignright" width="150"] Janet King[/caption] Last week, SourceMedia relaunched as Arizent, revealing what it says is a new, mission-driven organization and strategy. Amid the relaunch are multiple leadership appointments. Janet King joins the company as... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-30 20:12:20 UTC ]
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Hearst Alum Kate Kelly Smith Joins Sandow | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_176505" align="alignright" width="150"] Kate Kelly Smith[/caption] Shelter magazines veteran Kate Kelly Smith has been appointed executive VP and managing director of Luxe Interiors + Design and chief sales officer for parent company Sandow's design media brands. The... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-23 20:20:03 UTC ]
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Glenda Bailey Steps Down at Harper’s Bazaar | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_176301" align="alignright" width="150"] Glenda Bailey[/caption] Glenda Bailey is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, ending a 19-year run, Hearst president and CEO Steven Swartz and Hearst Magazines president Troy Young announced Wednesday. She will... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-16 18:27:21 UTC ]
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Glenda Bailey Exits Harper’s Bazaar | People on the Move

Francesca Main moves to Orion to set up new imprint

Francesca Main is moving to the Orion Publishing Group in the newly created role of publisher after eight years at Picador. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 08:46:48 UTC ]
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Geras to become Bookouture m.d. as Rhodes moves on

Oliver Rhodes is leaving his role as chief executive of Bookouture, the digital publisher he founded, in July, after which Jenny Geras, currently publisher at Bookouture, will take over as managing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 07:50:14 UTC ]
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Alderson moves to Avon in two-book deal

Author and screenwriter Sarah Alderson is moving from Hodder imprint Mulholland to HarperCollins imprint Avon in a two-book deal, starting with a "perfect summer thriller". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-13 10:19:13 UTC ]
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Forbes Announces New Digital Leadership | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_176235" align="alignright" width="150"] Nina Gould[/caption] On Thursday, Forbes announced the promotions of Nina Gould (formerly VP of product) to chief product office and Vadim Supitskiy (formerly SVP, engineering) to chief technology officer. Both veterans of the... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-09 20:03:07 UTC ]
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Informa Moves to Replace Longtime Chairman Derek Mapp

Informa plc announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of replacing Derek Mapp, chairman of the London-based B2B publisher and exhibitions giant since 2008, with a successor expected to be installed by the end of the year. Mapp first joined Informa's board as a non-executive director in... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-01-08 19:41:38 UTC ]
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Wakefield indie to shut bricks and mortar bookshop and move focus online

Wakefield indie Rickaro Books will close its bricks and mortar bookshop in March and move its focus to its website selling rare and antique books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-07 01:28:46 UTC ]
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Trigger launches new imprint as distribution moves to Orca

Mental health and wellbeing publisher Trigger will launch its children’s imprint Ups!ideDown Books next month and has announced plans to move distribution to Orca. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-20 16:46:26 UTC ]
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Hearst Hires Former Snapchat, Warner Exec for Top Sales Role | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_175627" align="alignright" width="150"] Kristen O'Hara[/caption] Hearst Magazines has named Kristen O’Hara senior vice president and chief business officer, a new position created as part of a succession plan for longtime president, marketing and publishing director,... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-12-19 19:09:52 UTC ]
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David Carey Returns to Hearst in New Full-Time Role | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_175473" align="alignright" width="150"] David Carey[/caption] David Carey, the former president of Hearst Magazines from 2010 to 2018, is returning to the company as SVP of public affairs and communications, effective January 2, Hearst announced Wednesday. Carey returns... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-12-12 19:55:16 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: December 11, 2019

Tyndale signed a new novel by 'Redeeming Love' and 'The Masterpiece' author Francine Rivers; novelist Bunmi Laditan moves to Zondervan with a collection of letters to God, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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