Magazines and Newspapers Need to Build Better Apps

While it is still early in the migration process, Apple's iPad and other tablets appear to be a very good thing for the publishing industry, allowing publishers to monetize their content while avoiding the printing and distribution costs associat ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

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Google's Chromebook App Hub for students and teachers is live

We can argue about the merits and flaws of Chromebooks all day long, but one thing is clear: They've found a strong foothold in the education market. Indeed, today Google is announcing that more than 30 million Chromebooks are in use by students arou... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-06-19 13:30:00 UTC ]
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How to use L.A. Library apps to read for free

Angelica Gonzalez used to read about a book a year. Then she discovered the Libby app, which allows anyone with a Los Angeles Public Library card to borrow e-books, audiobooks and other electronic media — for free. Now Gonzalez regularly checks out titles and transfers them to her Kindle.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-12 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Pay Attention, Publishers: Outsiders Are Redefining What a Magazine Can Be

Software mogul, golf equipment manufacturer, movie-streaming service, mattress maker, actress, social media behemoth: It seems everyone wants to get into the magazine-publishing business these days. Everyone, that is, except for “real” magazine-media publishers. Whenever a well-known... Continue reading at Publishing Executive

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-06-11 15:31:24 UTC ]
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Facebook stops apps being pre-installed on Huawei phones

The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp. Continue reading at BBC News

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Creatives Explain the New Definition of Magazines

[caption id="attachment_159535" align="aligncenter" width="768"] magCulture founder Jeremy Leslie[/caption] NEW YORK—During the second annual ModMag NYC summit last week, organized by the London-based magazine shop and creative studio magCulture, creatives from across the industry attempted to... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-06-04 13:56:27 UTC ]
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Czech Newspaper Launches Crowdfunded Effort in Book Publishing

The Miami-based Czech news correspondent Jana Ciglerová is the author of the first book to be released in October by the newly established Edice N in Prague. The post Czech Newspaper Launches Crowdfunded Effort in Book Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-31 05:30:45 UTC ]
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Bucking the Trend: Print Magazines Still Work for (Some) Publishers

Much like the several years that have preceded it, 2019 will see the deaths of many a once-formidable print magazine. Some will find new life online, some will fade into irrelevance, and many that survive will scramble to implement new business models, hoping to save their print foundations... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-30 18:30:31 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Hires Its First VP for Experiential

Hearst Magazines is looking to invest further in experiential events with a new hire: Liz Morley-Ehrlich, who was named the company's first vp of experiential and brand partnerships. The appointment comes as publishers, especially those in the magazine industry, look to expand their reach in... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Reflections From My Not-So-Romantic Stint in the Magazine Business

Yeah, I was in the magazine business before you were. Probably. This was from 1973 to 1977, a gentler time when baseball uniforms were double-knit and Nazis had the decency to cower in South America and Good & Plenty was a household name. It was a time, dear reader, before Photoshop. Before... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-30 14:46:31 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines launches new ad unit that will send people product samples

The legacy magazine publisher, which has been giving advertisers more opportunities to communicate directly with its audience, extends the strategy to its social channels. The post Hearst Magazines launches new ad unit that will send people product samples appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-05-30 04:00:01 UTC ]
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Wainscot Media Acquires Pair of Fashion Industry B2B Magazines

Footwear Plus and 103-year-old Earnshaw's magazines join Wainscot's growing roster of titles. The post Wainscot Media Acquires Pair of Fashion Industry B2B Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-28 20:57:54 UTC ]
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Magazine Media: Talking About a Better User Experience Isn’t Enough

Publishers are still challenged by digital media's limitations, but a few have found solutions. The post Magazine Media: Talking About a Better User Experience Isn’t Enough appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Geoffrey Rush defamation case: newspaper's appeal 'weighs heavily' on actor

Oscar-winner wants appeal against record $2.9m judgment determined as quickly as possible, lawyer tells courtThe Daily Telegraph’s appeal against the record $2.9m judgment against it in the Geoffrey Rush defamation case “weighs heavily” on the Oscar-winning actor, an Australian court has... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Esquire’s Editor Is Out in Reshuffling at Hearst Magazines

Jay Fielden makes his exit from the venerable men’s publication after a three-year run, as the executive Troy Young puts his stamp on the division. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-05-23 20:12:41 UTC ]
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Life After Print: How 3 Magazines Are Navigating Their New Business Models

As consumers and advertisers continue to shift their attention to digital media platforms, traditional print publishers are increasingly coming to the difficult decision that their future doesn’t include a print publication at all—or at least not one with a regular frequency. In the last month... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-21 14:39:41 UTC ]
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Digital Publishing: Being Transparent Will Help Newspapers Gain the Trust of Readers

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2019-05-21 07:00:51 UTC ]
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Building a Literary Village (shelftalker)

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MSN Messenger 2019 Edition is the messaging app you didn't know you needed

These days, if you want to chat with friends and family you probably do so through one of the many mobile messaging choices -- such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Snapchat. Before mobile communications really took off, Microsoft’s cross-platform MSN Messenger (later rebranded Windows Live... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2019-05-16 19:05:22 UTC ]
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“Brand Power” Is Not a Myth for Magazine Publishers

Last week was an interesting one for me. Not only because I attended two very different conferences in two cities, but because of the theme I saw play out between each conference and in the days following. First was The Social Shake-Up, a sister brand of Folio:’s for social media practitioners.... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-16 16:54:43 UTC ]
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