Oyster's business model was 'deeply flawed'

The chief executive of ebook subscription service Bookmate has said Oyster was "killed" by publishers who feared the challenge it posed to their existing ebook business models. Following the announcement earlier this week that rival ebook subscription service Oyster is to close next year, Simon Dunlop, c.e.o of Bookmate, added that its business model was "deeply flawed". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Which Kindle Should I Buy?: An In-Depth Comparison of Different Kindle Models

With plenty of choices, it can be overwhelming to pick a Kindle. In this review, I shed light to the question: “Which Kindle should I buy?” Continue reading at Book Riot

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U.S. Book Show: Human Connection Powers the Book Business

Editors and literary agents on the mechanics—and the emotions—behind the publishing business, what makes a bestseller, and how book bidding wars can cloud expectations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazon sale brings Kindle Scribe models down to new lows

If you've been curious about trying the Kindle Scribe, Amazon's first e-ink tablet, now might be a good time to consider the leap. Every model of the Amazon Kindle Scribe is currently 17 percent off for Prime subscribers — the biggest sale we've seen on them yet. This price drop brings Kindle... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Book Business Needs to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally

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BuzzFeed shuts down unprofitable news business for good

Despite winning a Pulitzer Prize in 2021 for coverage of China's mass detention of Muslims, BuzzFeed News' journalistic success has not delivered business results. Continue reading at Media Week

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Rick Wolff, Highly Regarded Business Book Editor, Dead at 71

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‘I Googled “white guy” and there I was’: stock photo models on seeing their faces in everything from ads to ridiculous memes

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SPD Looks to Overhaul Operating Model via GoFundMe

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Scholastic to Integrate School Book Fairs, Clubs Businesses

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