My Job in 5: Tig Wallace

Tig Wallace from Penguin Random House Children's tells us all about his role as editor. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]

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5 reasons Alice Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (+video)

Merit trumped politics this year when modest, retiring, universally admired Canadian author Alice Munro received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fairfax Media to cut journalist jobs

Fairfax Media will shed at least 45 jobs across its publishing units amid continued challenging advertising markets. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald

[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Changing Job Market

A panel of industry experts gathered to discuss the state of publishing’s ever-changing jobs market at a Publishers Weekly Discussion Series on September 25, at Random House’s offices in midtown Manhattan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jobs to go as Nelson Thornes integrated with OUP

All 190 staff at Nelson Thornes are set to go into consultation over their jobs as the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'PW' Jobs Panel Set for Sept. 25

PW’s first breakfast panel discussion for the fall is set for September 25 and will address job trends in the changing publishing market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Ways to Harness the Power of Pinterest

From pin lifespans to brand placements, how to supercharge your social strategy. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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21st Century Fox pays $70m for 5% stake in Vice

21st Century Fox has bought a 5 per cent stake in Vice Media, the digital media company that evolved from Vice magazine, in a deal which values it at $1.4 billion (£895 million). Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 budget laptops for college students: We name the best

So you’re heading back to school and you need a new laptop—but you didn’t manage your finances over the summer. Your bank account is nearly tapped out, and you still need to buy text books and lay in enough ramen noodles to last through the winter. Yeah, we’ve all been there. Fortunately,... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AOL to cut 500 jobs at Patch

AOL Inc. is eliminating about 500 positions at its struggling Patch local-news business, or close to half of the division’s more than 1,000 employees, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.About 350 people will lose their jobs today, and roughly 150 will be asked to stay for 60... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Study Finds Craigslist Took $5 Billion From Newspapers

For years, newspaper publishers have been saying Craiglist cut the legs out from under their industry by offering a cheap, easy online alternative to their classified advertising pages. For years, Craigslist&rsquo;s creator, Craig Newmark, has be ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Land a Library Job

I don’t claim to be an expert in much, but when it comes to securing a library job I’ve got hard-won advice worth sharing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon jobs are 'a great example of what's possible,' says Obama as more indie booksellers object

President Obama appeared as scheduled at a Chattanooga, Tenn., Amazon warehouse and praised the business, causing even more independent booksellers to express their displeasure with his endorsement. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Filmmakers Promote Steve Jobs Biopic With More-Is-More Site

A maximalist promo site for Jobs. When Simon & Schuster published Steve Jobs, the simple black and white cover photo helped turn Walter Isaacson’s biography into one of the best-selling books of all time. Now the filmmakers behind the movie Jobs, have taken the opposite approach to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Razorfish's Lord Takes Top Job at AOL Networks

Bob Lord may be leaving Publicis Groupe's Razorfish to run AOL Networks but, given a new partnership between Publicis Groupe and AOL, his ties to his former employer will remain strong. On Aug. 1, Lord, the outgoing CEO of Razorfish, starts as CEO of AOL Networks, the company's programmatic ad... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fifteen jobs to go at LP's London office

Lonely Planet has confirmed that 15 roles in its London office will be made redundant as part of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job losses for Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is to cut 70 to 80 jobs across its London, Melbourne and Oakland offices. No... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jobs go at Pearson Australia

Pearson Australia has announced up to 75 potential redundancies as it looks to make changes... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Steve Jobs' draft email plays pivotal role in antitrust case

An email composed, but never sent, by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs may prove instrumental in the Justice Department's case that Apple, along with the five largest book publishers, colluded to fix prices for electronic books.In a draft email intended for Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue about... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple’s Cue Felt Pressure to Finish E-Book Deals for Jobs

Apple Inc. (AAPL) executive Eddy Cue told a judge he felt extra pressure to reach deals with ebook publishers in time for the introduction of the iPad in 2010 because of company cofounder Steve Jobs&rsquo;s precarious health. &ldquo;Steve ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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