MIBA Executive Director Carrie Obry Steps Down

The Midwest Independent Booksellers Association announced that executive director Carry Obry has stepped down from her position, effective immediately. Operations manager Grace Hagen will serve as interim ED while the board searches for a permanent replacement. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Active Interest Media Promotes Patricia Fox, Hires Two Senior Executives

Active Interest Media (AIM) has promoted Patricia Fox (pictured) to executive vice president of operations for the enthusiast consumer magazine and events publisher. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Q&A: Dwell Talks Carrying One Editorial Voice from Page to Store

While e-commerce is a new territory for many publishers, Dwell has taken a decidedly integrated approach between what they feature in their magazine pages and what they sell in their online store. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fordham’s Editorial Director Dies in Crash

Helen Tartar, editorial director of Fordham University Press, has died in a car accident. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lossius Stepping Down at Publishing Technology

George Lossius, one of the most visible advocates in urging publishers to embrace technology, will step down as chief executive of Publishing Technology plc “in the near future.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Online Publisher’s Association Announces New Executive Officers

The Online Publisher’s Association (OPA) announced its incoming executive officers for the 2014-2016 term, including FT.com managing director Rob Grimshaw as chairman. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How "Frozen" Director Jennifer Lee Reinvented The Story Of The Snow Queen

Frozen didn't click until the main characters were reimagined as sisters with a complicated relationship. Co-director Jennifer Lee talks with Fast Company about the collaboration that resulted in the highest-grossing Disney animated film of all time.The fact that Jennifer Lee is a woman isn't... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Digital Executives Leaving Time Inc.

Fran Hauser and John Cantarella, two top digital executives at Time Inc., are leaving the company ahead of its spinoff, each said this week.Ms. Hauser has spent 10 years with the publisher, rising to digital president of Time Inc.'s Style and Entertainment Group, which included People,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women’s Budget-Conscious Magazine All You Is Stepping Outside of Walmart

Bargains aren’t just for Walmart shoppers anymore.    Starting in April, Time Inc.’s All You, the magazine for budget-conscious women, will be sold at stores outside the retail giant—the title’s sole newsstand distributor since launching 10 years ago. The exclusive deal with the world’s... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 minutes with: Joanna Prior, managing director of Penguin General

Publishing chief discusses how the rise of the ebook has affected the industry, the value of a good cover design and why there is no glass ceiling in the sectorTell us a bit about your role at Penguin and how you got there.I am the managing director of Penguin General Books, which is one of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IAB To Advertisers: Time to Step Up Your Mobile Game

The Interactive Advertising Bureau primarily exists to help grow the pie of digital advertising dollars. So, as it kicks off its annual leadership meeting this week, it's focusing on where that growth is expected to occur: mobile.Today, the IAB -- along with a group of publishers including AOL,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Serbinis steps down as Kobo c.e.o

Mike Serbinis has stood down as the chief executive of Kobo with immediate effect. He will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Wood steps down at Templar

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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Lone Survivor' Carries On at Number One

Robert M. Gates' memoir "Duty" saw the greatest drop in the top 10 for the week ended January 27, sliding from #2 to #8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From frat boys to executives, Pikesville natives grow in the online photo business

Ryan Millman has come a long way since his college days of printing photos from frat parties. Now a full-blown manufacturer, he oversees a suite of four photo-related companies that churn out everything from T-shirts and photo books to canvas prints for major commercial retailers. Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2013-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Recommender: Jill Bernstein, Fast Company's Editorial Director (Not Iron Chef Judge)

The three best things Fast Company's Editorial Director found on the Internet this week. More Recommendations Christina Chaey on bygone beers and Beyoncé Jessica Hullinger, Founder/Editor-In-Chief/Ace Reporter At "The Hullinger News" Miles Kohrman, The Cat-Juggling Intern Name: Jill... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hugh Hefner movie sashays closer with director David Dobkin

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Campbell appointed as Edinburgh TV Festival director

Journalist, who has been editor of trade magazine Broadcast since 2007, will take over from Louise Benson on 24 FebruaryLisa Campbell, editor of trade magazine Broadcast, has been appointed director of the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.Campbell has been with the TV... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian News & Media appoints David Pemsel as deputy chief executive

Ex-ITV marketing director promoted from position as Guardian publisher's chief commercial officerDavid Pemsel, chief commercial officer of Guardian publisher Guardian News & Media, has been promoted to deputy chief executive.Pemsel, the former ITV marketing director, will take over... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NUJ apologises to BBC human resources director over false accusation

Union pays Lucy Adams' legal costs after falsely accusing her department of being involved in a 'dirty tricks' campaignThe National Union of Journalists has apologised to the BBC's outgoing human resources director Lucy Adams and paid her legal costs after falsely accusing her department of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Burns joins Bloomsbury as children’s sales director

Bloomsbury Publishing has appointed Elise Burns as children’s sales director. She will... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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