Lovecraft Speaker Rekindles Controversy

Robert M. Price, one of the keynote speakers at the convocation held last week in Providence’s that marked the opening of NecronomiCon 2015, made some offhand remarks regarding terrorism and violence that rekindled the controversy over the racism of horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A delightfully absurd ad goes viral. Plus, the latest Kim Kardashian West branding controversy: Friday Wake-Up Call

Welcome to Ad Age’s Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing, media and digital news. You can get an audio version of this briefing on your Alexa device; sign up here. What people are talking about today A 3-year-old ad went viral yesterday; it’s a lovely tale with a surprise... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-06-28 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Ratings show WJZ lost almost half of key audience for 5 p.m. news in wake of Bubala controversy

WJZ-TV lost almost half of its 5 p.m. news audience in a key demographic during the May sweeps in the wake of a controversial question by anchorwoman Mary Bubala and her subsequent firing, according to figures confirmed by the Nielsen Co. and WJZ. While ratings can be read, analyzed and spun... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-06-05 09:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Speakers Take On Big Tech

At the Association of American Publishers' annual meeting held June 3, two speakers called for the power of the huge technology companies to be regulated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shows social media giants ill-prepared for 2020

A doctored video showing the US House Speaker "slurring" her words doesn't violate Facebook standards. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2019-05-25 05:42:55 UTC ]
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Council speaker wants to raid your closet

Under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City tried to act as the food police. Now the city is looking to become the fashion police. City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Corey Johnson is... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2019-05-23 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook bans Alex Jones and other controversial figures for hate speech

In the latest sign that social media giants are feeling the heat for allowing their platforms to amplify voices of extremists, Facebook on Thursday banned conspiracy theorist and InfoWars founder Alex Jones and the accounts of other controversial figures. The company, citing violations of... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-05-03 00:10:00 UTC ]
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Facebook bans Alex Jones and other controversial figures for hate speech

In the latest sign that social media giants are feeling the heat for allowing their platforms to amplify voices of extremists, Facebook on Thursday banned conspiracy theorist and InfoWars founder Alex Jones and the accounts of other controversial figures. The company, citing violations of... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-05-03 00:10:00 UTC ]
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Amélie Wen Zhao's controversial young-adult book will be published in the fall

Amélie Wen Zhao's young-adult novel "Blood Heir," which was postponed by the author earlier this year after some Twitter users accused it of being racially insensitive, will be released in the fall, Publishers Weekly reports. Zhao's debut book, the first in a planned fantasy trilogy, came under... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Speakers in the International Publishers Association Nairobi Seminar

An award-winning teacher, a leader in indigenous-language publishing, and a publisher called "the father of African publishing" are on the bill in Kenya. The post New Speakers in the International Publishers Association Nairobi Seminar appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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University of Maryland Medical System CEO resigns amid controversy over Pugh book deal, no-bid contracts

Robert A. Chrencik resigned Friday as president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, his long tenure at the hospital network ending amid the controversy surrounding accusations of self-dealing and no-bid contracting. “Today the Board of Directors and I received and accepted Mr.... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baltimore Mayor Pugh to take leave of absence in midst of 'Healthy Holly' book controversy

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, facing a call by Gov. Larry Hogan for a criminal investigation into the book deal that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars, announced Monday that she will take an indefinite leave of absence because of her health. The Democratic mayor’s office issued a... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Parliament Approves Controversial Copyright Overhaul

By a 348 to 278 margin, the European Parliament voted to approve a sweeping copyright reform bill celebrated by publishers and media companies, but which critics say could harm free expression online and fundamentally alter the way the internet works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Northern California pastor exits church after controversy over anti-LGBTQ sign

A Northern California pastor has parted ways with his church following outrage over a sign outside the parish that read, “Bruce Jenner is still a man, homosexuality is still a sin.” The sign, shared on the pastor’s Facebook page, sparked protests and national news coverage. Justin Hoke announced... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Abrams Cancels Controversial 'Suicide Bomber' Graphic Novel

Abrams will cancel the planned May 2019 publication of a graphic novel on its ComicsArts list, 'A Suicide Bomber Sits in the Library,' following criticism on social media and elsewhere. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Speakers from Google and Yoto join line-up for FutureBook Live

Google's Alice Zimmerman and Ben Drury, founder of the smart-speaker start-up Yoto, are the latest to join FutureBook Live, The Bookseller's publishing conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sophie Hannah and Kiera Newmark join speakers at FutureBook Live

Bestselling author Sophie Hannah and Kiera Newmark, deputy director, STEM & Digital Skills Unit at the Department for Education are the latest speakers to be announced for FutureBook Live. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH launches Tim Peake and Penguin Podcast skills for smart speakers

Penguin Random House has unveiled two new voice-activated 'skills' for Amazon’s Alexa devices. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who Was William Cooper? The Man Behind One of the Most Controversial Books of Our Time

William Cooper, author of 'Behold a Pale Horse,' did not plan to make his life into a harrowing saga of American despair, but that’s how it turned out. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Books, More Controversy at SPX 2018

This year's Small Press Expo addressed a recent defamation suit against 11 members of the comics community, and criticism of the show's sponsorship by Amazon/Comixology. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook rolls out system to include news publishers in its controversial Ad Archive

Facebook is moving forward with its controversial Ad Archive with a new system that will decide whether to include individual publishers in the archive. The post Facebook rolls out system to include news publishers in its controversial Ad Archive appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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