PRH 'Sunsets' Two Consumer Web Verticals

Penguin Random House will migrate content from its 'Signature Reads' and 'Unbound Worlds' sites to its company website, which will feature an "enhanced sci-fi category section," and shutter the sites by year's end. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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PRH records revenue and profit jump

Penguin Random House global revenues rose 11.8% in 2015 to €3.7bn (up from €3.3bn the previous year), with operating EBITDA rising by 23.2% to €557m (€452m in previous year). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: March 23, 2016

Today’s headlines include a list of three spiritually-themed books to check out, a nun’s memoir recounting rape and abuse at the hands of a priest, and a Q&A with Christy Beam, the author of ‘Miracles From Heaven.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bond and Ahlberg books announced at PRH showcase

New titles by Michael Bond, Allan Ahlberg and Shirley Hughes were among some of the highlights presented at a Penguin Random House Children’s showcase yesterday. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann 'eyes 70-75% stake in PRH'

Bertelsmann chief executive Thomas Rabe has said he would "feel comfortable" owning between 70-75% of Penguin Random House in the future. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH and Daily Mail launch £20k debut novel contest

Penguin Random House and the Daily Mail have launched a “major” competition which will offer new writing talent a publishing deal and a £20,000 advance. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Telfer turns up the volume at PRH

PRH’s consumer and digital chief Hannah Telfer outlines the company's audio strategy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH relaunches The Scheme

Penguin Random House UK today relaunched The Scheme, its entry-level recruitment programme, offering four 13-month paid traineeships from September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What the Conclusion of the Apple Pricing-Fixing Case Means for Publishers and Consumers

After four years of litigation, the Apple price-fixing case is over. But when can consumers expect to see the $400 million in refunds coming their way? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Data Guy’s Web of Analysis: DBW Turns Hostility Into a Handshake

Digital Book World and Author Earnings may have transformed an industry standoff into a cooperative trade-and-indie exploration going forward. The post Data Guy’s Web of Analysis: DBW Turns Hostility Into a Handshake appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: March 9, 2016

Today’s news from the religion and spirituality publishing world includes the death of author Jerry Bridges, a Curious George book about Ramadan, and a list of Buddhist titles to help readers gain enlightenment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Battle For Mobile Web Ramps Up as WordPress Creates Plugin to Automate Facebook Instant Articles

WordPress parent Automattic has built a plugin for Facebook Instant Articles that will soon allow everyone in its user base to easily post content on the social media platform's walled garden.Instant Articles delivers content on mobile devices at blazing fast speeds. Come April 12, Facebook will... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bringing the Reader Into Focus at DBW: Jo Henry on Your Consumer

Ahead of her appearance on March 7 in a Digital Book World practicum, Nielsen's Jo Henry talks about the new importance of knowing the target reader. The post Bringing the Reader Into Focus at DBW: Jo Henry on Your Consumer appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH UK launches its 'creative responsibility manifesto'

Penguin Random House has launched a "Creative Responsibility Manifesto", which includes a formal programme to improve diversity, in a bid to become a “force for good in society above and beyond” the books it produces. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: February 24, 2016

Today’s religion and spirituality news roundup includes a new book from Christian publishers on Queen Elizabeth’s faith and details about a self-help book with “spiritual tools” by Gillian Anderson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Zuckerberg: Soon, The Majority Of Content We Consume Will Be Video

During a keynote at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, Zuckerberg also pledged his support for Apple in its battle with the government.As expected, Mark Zuckerberg was quick to support Apple in its ongoing standoff with the FBI during his keynote address Monday at the Mobile World Congress in... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH legal director Peacock to retire after 23 years

Helena Peacock, legal director for Penguin Random House UK and international, is retiring on 30th June after 23 years of service. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Revs Up Mobile Web With AMP, But What About Marketers?

A group of top-tier publishers will help launch Google's answer to Facebook Instant Articles on Wednesday as the search titan attempts to reinvent the mobile web with its Accelerated Mobile Pages initiative. But Google may need brands' help before too long if it really wants to build a new... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH launches new classics range Pocket Penguins

Penguin is bringing out a new series of classic titles in a "compact, jewel-like format" called Pocket Penguins. The series - dubbed "the future of Penguin Classics" - will launch in May 2016, featuring titles such as Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad, priced... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Consumer Confidence: A Recessionary State of Mind

Nielsen sees 55 percent of those surveyed on global consumer confidence saying that in the fourth quarter of 2015, they believed the were in recession. The post Consumer Confidence: A Recessionary State of Mind appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: February 10, 2016

Romance author Nicholas Sparks’ lifetime of faith, a book intended for the "spiritual but not religious," and how to use books during Lent are some of the news items creating a buzz today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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