PRH Employees Take Buy-out Offer; Dohle Joins More Boards

Nearly half of eligible employees have accepted a voluntary separation offer made by the company; to qualify, employees must be at least 60 years old and have been at the company for at least 15 years. Meanwhile, former CEO Markus Dohle has joined the board of Indigo Books & Music though he is not representing PRH in that role. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-29 04:00:00 UTC ]

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HQ buys 'powerful' third novel from Hello! editor-in-chief Nixon

HQ has bought the "powerful, hilarious and deeply emotional" new novel from Hello! editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-04 14:05:45 UTC ]
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PRH US donates up to 30,000 books to First Book charity in Obamas' name

Penguin Random House US will donate up to 300,000 more children’s books to First Book, the literacy charity, on behalf of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-04 05:39:25 UTC ]
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PRH unveils centralised rights restructure

Penguin Random House UK has moved to a centralised rights team for the adult trade business, boosting the team by two and announcing a number of senior promotions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-03 19:45:37 UTC ]
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Helen Edwards to leave Transworld in PRH rights restructure

Transworld’s rights director Helen Edwards is leaving the publisher later this month as a result of its rights reorganisation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-03 09:48:03 UTC ]
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The Philippines’ SPi Global Is Buying Springer Nature Group’s SPS

With clients in 30 nations and operational centers in eight, SPi Global says it's looking to close its acquisition of Springer Nature's SPS by year's end. The post The Philippines’ SPi Global Is Buying Springer Nature Group’s SPS appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-03 06:48:21 UTC ]
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Pavilion buys interiors follow-up from Watson-Smyth

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-03 00:37:55 UTC ]
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Join Us for Persist: A Feminist Book Club on Instagram

Join us for the next edition of Persist, a feminist book club on Instagram, and check out our winter book pick! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Industry Notes: London Announces Writers’ Summit; Reed Completes India Event Buys

Registration opens for London Book Fair's Writers' Summit programming for authors on March 10, opening day of the 2020 fair. Author HQ program is included. The post Industry Notes: London Announces Writers’ Summit; Reed Completes India Event Buys appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-02 06:30:47 UTC ]
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PRH US teams with London agency for Christmas campaign

London based-agency Anyways Creative has partnered with Penguin Random House US to launch a ‘Books Make Us Better’ campaign in the New York subway, ahead of the festive trading season. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-02 05:17:04 UTC ]
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Liz Cross joins David Fickling Books as publishing director

Indie David Fickling Books has appointed Liz Cross as publishing director following her departure from Oxford University Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Walker buys first children’s book from ST’s Chris Haslam

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-28 02:47:59 UTC ]
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Watkins Media to offer paid internship scheme

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-27 12:12:16 UTC ]
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Booksellers Offer Promos for Holiday Shopping Kickoff

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Despite spending billions, companies can’t buy diversity

Pamela Newkirk explores the failures — and one success — of corporate diversity initiatives. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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PRH staff to start Embassy Gardens move in April 2020

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-21 17:46:33 UTC ]
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The best gifts for foodies, according to Sweetgreen employees

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Deck the Halls with Harry Potter Christmas Decorations! 25+ To DIY or Buy

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