Pelican Expands the Meaning of ‘Regional’

With a history stretching back 91 years, the Gretna, La., publisher has repeatedly adapted to meeting the changing demands of the market. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2023: NEIBA at 50

Sailing into a new decade, New England’s indie organization glances back and charts its course. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands National Reach

With events in Kansas and Washington, and statewide expansion elsewhere, country music icon Dolly Parton welcomes supporters of her Imagination Library, a philanthropic program that mails one book a month to each enrolled child under the age of five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What the sale of a major American book publisher means for authors, the industry — and you

Book publisher Simon & Schuster's sale to investment firm KKR is novel in many ways, but also part of a long-term trend. History tells us to expect the unexpected. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-08-08 17:35:35 UTC ]
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Inside TikTok’s out-of-home marketing approach as it expands further beyond mobile

The social media platform has partnered with several digital media networks, including GSTV, Redbox and ReachTV as part of a larger push into digital out-of-home. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-08-08 09:30:00 UTC ]
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As Digital Media Falters, Betches Hits Its Stride, Expanding Headcount and Revenue Streams

Lifestyle and comedy publisher Betches, which chronicles dating and pop culture for a predominantly female audience, just introduced digital advertising to its newly redesigned website in late July. The move is part of a broader effort to diversify its business and signal a new chapter for the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-08-03 11:50:06 UTC ]
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Likewise Expands Book Recommendation Partnership with Simon & Schuster

The collaboration aims to recommend Simon & Schuster authors and featured titles across Likewise's entertainment suite, which includes a newsletter, a mobile and TV app, and social media platforms. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Streaming services are removing original TV and films. What this means for your favourite show – and our cultural heritage

As part of recent challenges, multiple services have removed TV and film from their libraries – in many cases, meaning they are gone forever, inaccessible to any fan. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2023-07-10 20:08:39 UTC ]
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The Fall Regional Bookselling Conferences Beckon

The lineup for this year’s fall regional booksellers shows is complete, with six shows being held across the country from August to October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Saint Dolly does it again: Imagination Library expands free book efforts in California

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will expand its program to send children free books across all 58 California counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom announces. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-06-07 15:51:03 UTC ]
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PJ Library Expands Outreach to Authors

The non-profit organization that mails millions of books a year to families with connections to Judaism, has relaunched and added online seminars to a program that takes 20 authors and illustrators for eight days in Israel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-05-22 13:34:43 UTC ]
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Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-05-22 13:32:22 UTC ]
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Expanding the Reimagining Bookstores Campaign

A cornerstone of the Reimagining Bookstores campaign is encouraging booksellers to rethink “outdated” frameworks for maximizing profits and instead emphasizing bookstores’ social value—and now, organizers say, is the time to double down on that. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Condé Nast Unveils Expanded Digital Video Slate During NewFronts

The digital media company Cond? Nast unveiled a slate of new video offerings, ad products and experiential franchises at its NewFronts presentation this morning in The Spiral at Hudson Yards, furthering its embrace of business lines that extend beyond its core editorial product. Speaking to a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-05-04 14:15:00 UTC ]
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Literati Book Fairs Expand into Minneapolis with Start Reading Now Partnership

The arrangement will bring some 21 free Literati book fairs to Minneapolis schools in 2023 and will fund free books for kids in need. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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“Maybe This Means Something.” Min Jin Lee on Vulnerability and Audacity, in Life and on the Page

Illustration by Krishna Bala Shenoi. Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, authors, and politicians. It’s a podcast where people sound like people. New episodes air every Sunday, distributed by Pushkin Industries.  * Live from On Air Fest in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-02 08:54:53 UTC ]
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The Meaning of ‘Lottery in June, Corn be Heavy Soon’

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ This line is a quotation from one of the most disturbing short stories of the entire twentieth century; but what does it mean? Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Lottery’, published in the New Yorker in 1948, has been read […] Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2023-04-25 17:00:58 UTC ]
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Sanyu Dillon Expands Leadership at Random House's Harmony, Rodale Imprints

In her first big move as president of Random House Publishing Group, Sanyu Dillon announced promotions to expand the leadership team of Harmony and Rodale, naming Theresa Zoro president of the two imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Geek-Out on Vampires! 7 Books to Expand Your Vampire Horizons

Jacqueline Holland, author of 'The God of Endings,' discusses convention-defying vampire novels—and no, 'Twilight' is not on the list. Come bask in the sunlight, eat some garlic pizza, and learn the rules of vampirism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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GPT-4 unleashed: Here’s what it will mean for AI chatbots

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 today, its next-gen large language model that is the technical foundation for both ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbots. It’s a profound upgrade, potentially opening the door for major advances in both the capabilities and features of today’s AI... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2023-03-14 19:29:22 UTC ]
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