Only the Beginning For PRH

Commenting on the merger of Random House and Penguin, Thomas Rabe, CEO of RH parent company Bertelsmann, wrote in the company’s annual report that the “formation of Penguin Random House is the best possible path to new growth in the book industry—and to new growth for Bertelsmann.” Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO

Kuala Lumpur is the 2020 World Book capital; more political books in the US released and compete with growing sales of Woodward's 'Fear'; and PRH has a new CFO. The post Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnston takes on c.f.o. role at PRH

James Johnston has been promoted to chief financial officer (c.f.o) of Penguin Random House, in a dual US and global role.       Johnston, who has spent almost three decades at the publisher, has been leading the publisher's finance group, reporting to PRH c.e.o. Markus Dohle, since the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH to create 'cinematic' Snowman experience at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Penguin Ventures has partnered with Backyard Cinema to create a cinematic experience of "The Snowman" this Christmas in London. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH, HeadCount Team to Launch Book the Vote

Penguin Random House and HeadCount, a nonpartisan voter registration organization, will launch Book the Vote, a companywide effort to encourage voter registration by using PRH authors and a variety of support materials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH first half sales down but core business remains 'strong'

Penguin Random House (PRH) has recorded a decline in sales and earnings for the first six months of 2018, owing to exchange rate effects, according to Bertelsmann's first-half operating results. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales, Earnings Drop in First Half of 2018 at PRH

Revenue fell 3.3% in the first half of 2018 compared to a year ago at Penguin Random House, and earnings dropped 17%. The decline was attributed mainly to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Double gongs for S&S and PRH at Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards

Simon & Schuster Children’s and Penguin Random House Children’s picked up two prizes each at this year’s Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH sells Sam Copeland's debut in 17 languages

Penguin Random House Children’s has sold Charlie Changes Into a Chicken, the debut children’s book by literary agent Sam Copeland, in 17 languages. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Bertelsmann Reports a Half-Year Decline at PRH; Dohle Messages Staff

'Underlying operating revenue and profit numbers for Penguin Random House in US dollars have been stable year-over-year,' Markus Dohle tells PRH staff, following the half-year report from Bertelsmann. The post Germany’s Bertelsmann Reports a Half-Year Decline at PRH; Dohle Messages Staff... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Education Publishers Push Digital Content as the New School Year Begins

A study commissioned by Ingram finds that students delay or avoid purchasing expensive textbooks. Education publishers respond with digital textbooks. The post Education Publishers Push Digital Content as the New School Year Begins appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH dominates Science Book Prize shortlist

Penguin Random House has nearly a clean sweep of titles on the The Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize shortlist. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Canada Combines Marketing and Publicity

Penguin Random House Canada has announced a new combined marketing and publicity team under the leadership of Beth Lockley, v-p, marketing and communications. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH report reveals latest inclusivity stats

Penguin Random House UK has reported an increase in the percentage of its new hires who identify as BAME, LGBTQ and with a disability in 2017 in its latest Creative Responsibility Report, setting out progress towards its 2020 goals and pledge to "reflect UK society by 2025". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At PRH, Producing a Publishing Powerhouse

Five years after Penguin and Random House merged, we look back at how the two giants were integrated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida shooting activists strike deal with PRH

The students from Florida who founded ‘March For Our Lives’ after a high school shooting are collaborating on a book with Penguin Random House Children’s. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Curtis, Minckler Up at PRH

Erica Curtis has been named director of marketing strategy, in addition to her prior roles, on Penguin Random House's consumer marketing development team. Max Minckler joins the team as senior director of consumer insights. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Works begins trading on the Stock Exchange

Discount high street retailer The Works has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange with an offer price of 160p. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kerridge's Fresh Start begins in December

Bloomsbury imprint Absolute Press is to publish an "inspring new approach to home cooking" by Tom Kerridge in December to tie in with a new BBC Two television series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH strikes two-year partnership with National Literacy Trust

Penguin Random House has embarked on a two-year partnership with the National Literacy Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Report: Publishers Association Says the Best of Film, TV, and Theater Begins With a Book

Taking head-on the critics who say that fine television and film production is eroding publishing's storytelling imprimatur, the Publishers Association's report asserts that the best–and best-earning–productions 'begin with a book.' The post New Report: Publishers Association Says the Best of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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