McCormack joins BA as head of policy and public affairs

Laura McCormack is joining the Booksellers Association (BA) as head of policy and public affairs in a "newly refreshed role", developing policy strategy across trade, government, media and consumer relations. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-20 13:28:43 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dutch BA launches Booksellers Barometer

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Paperless public library to open in Texas

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Heath and Elise Dillsworth Agencies join forces

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Clarke joins Top That!

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Dan Brown: Happy 'Inferno' publication day

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PublishNews Brazil: Saraiva Gets New CEO, Book Policies Go Back to Brasilia

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E-Reading Rainbow: Hachette to bring entire ebook catalog to public libraries

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Lumley joins book festival programme

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Foreign Affairs Launches Special Collection for iPad

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