PFD promotes David and Conforth

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD) has promoted two assistants, Tessa David and Vicky Cornforth, to the role of literary agent and associate agent in the broadcast department respectively. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coates promoted at Vintage

Beth Coates has been promoted to the role of editorial director at Vintage Paperbacks. Coates will now be responsible for the day to day running of the paperback editorial team as well as continuing her work across Jonathan Cape. Her appointment follows the promotion of Rachel Cugnoni to the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vt. Author Teams Up with Local Bookstores to Promote Serial E-novel

When children's author Michael Daley decided to self-publish his YA race car thriller as a six-installment serial, he turned to area bookstores for help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zaffre acquires David Jackson series

Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Fiction Publishing, has acquired a new crime series by David Jackson. The series is set in Liverpool and features policeman DS Nathan Cody.The first book in the series is entitled A Tapping at my Door. Zaffre acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights from Oli Munson... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toby Eady Associates bought by David Higham

Literary agency David Higham will incorporate Toby Eady Associates, following an acquisition of the business. Toby Eady Associates was set up by Eady in 1968, and represents authors including Bernard Cornwell, Rachel Seiffert and John Carey. Under the new arrangement, Eady will continue to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing Book Trade Growth, Dark Horse Promotes Nine

With sales up 30% over the last three years, the indie comics publisher has announced a slate of promotions intended to prepare the house for further expansion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2015: David Duchovny on Spiritual Cows, Circumcised Pigs, but Not Cancer Man

David Duchovny, best-known for his portrayals on TV of Fox Mulder on The X-Files, and Hank Moody on Californication, is finally where he originally thought he would end up: as a writer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Momentum Drives Social Media Book Promotions

Momentum is designed to be a turnkey subscription service that allows publishers to create social unlock book promotions--ask fans to tweet or post in return for cool stuff--and then track fan engagement and behavior afterwards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dryden and Huthwaite promoted at Avon

HarperCollins has made two new promotions at Avon, following the appointment of Oli Malcolm to publishing strategy director for the fiction, non-fiction and Avon. Eli Dryden will now become publishing director for Avon, reporting directly in to Malcolm, while Helen Huthwaite will become senior... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: From Zero to 'The Hero' with David Rubin

An exclusive first look at the U.S. version of David Rubin's "The Hero," in which Heracles and his labors get a brilliant modern day interpretation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The U.N. Turns to Comics to Promote Global Goals

In collaboration with Reading With Pictures and a number of publishers, the United Nations is planning The Comics Guide to Global Goals, a series of 17 comics that address the world's toughest development problems. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Off Strong 2014, Skyhorse Reorgs & Promotes Multiple Staffers

Skyhorse Publishing announced a series of promotions as phase one of a company-wide reorganization following record revenue growth in 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SurveyMonkey CEO David Goldberg, who grew up in Twin Cities, dead at 47

SurveyMonkey CEO David Goldberg, who grew the company to a $2 billion valuation, died suddenly on Friday night. He is survived by wife Sheryl Sandberg, the COO at Facebook Inc., and two children. Sandberg married Goldberg in 2004 and credited him in her book "Lean In" for his role in creating a... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown acquires new Keren David

Little, Brown Book Group has acquired a new novel by YA Book Prize-shortlisted author Keren David. Cuckoo, which will be published under the Atom imprint, is about a washed-up child star who needs a new home and a new direction, and finds them in unlikely places and through the most improbable... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst president David Carey: ‘We’re a content company with a platform mentality’

As Hearst Magazines president, David Carey is constantly on the lookout for growth, from Hearst's longstanding titles, acquisitions and new launches. But publishing a monthly magazine isn't what it used to be. In the first of our media CEO Q&A series, Carey talks about challenging... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Todd promoted as Canongate restructures

Jamie Byng is to move into a new position at Canongate, with Jenny Todd named publisher. Byng, currently publisher and m.d., will become chief executive, freeing him up to explore new opportunities.  Todd will now oversee the publishing teams, including editorial, rights, sales, marketing,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-books go into Sainsbury's Double Up promotion

E-books are being included in the Sainsbury’s Nectar Rewards Double Up promotion for the first time.  The popular promotion sees customers able to double points on their Nectar reward cards at the same time as get “massive” discounts on ebooks from Wednesday (18th March) for  a period of two... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clays sponsors Folio Prize promotion

Book printers Clays Ltd is sponsoring a UK-wide promotion for The Folio Prize, taking in libraries, bookshops and social media. Clays has backed a publicity push that has recruited 100 independent booksellers to spotlight the shortlisted titles, while, in partnership with The Reading Agency,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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These Promotions Draw Advertisers Like Magnets

[Sponsored Content] Many publishers have a "can't-miss" issue that naturally attracts advertisers. Perhaps the attraction is bonus distribution at the biggest industry event of the year, or is tied to the seasonality of your profession's business cycles. Whatever the reason, this issue has big... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Modiano’s Nobel Win Is a Boon to David R. Godine

Boston-based indie publisher David R. Godine saw a major sales boost last October when French author Patrick Modiano won the Nobel Prize for Literature, bringing its revenue for the year up 30% over 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fresh Talent promotion from WHS Travel

WH Smith Travel has launched a promotion to back new and emerging authors called Fresh Talent. The retailer has picked 12 titles to promote on dedicated bays in WHS Travel shops, with bespoke point of sale information featuring author photographs.  All the titles will be offered in a "buy one... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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