PubTech Connect 2018: Meet Ben Lerer, Our Closing Keynote Speaker

Ben Lerer brought together four leading lifestyle brands to create Group Nine Media; he's among the most forward-looking CEOs working at the intersection of new platforms and innovative content. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Does bigger mean better for UE's popular 'Boom' speakers?

It's taken me years to overcome my vinyl-based anachronistic tendencies. I've been particularly reluctant to buy digital music files; to me it's right up there with ebooks -- spending good money on "virtual" products. Still, the accessibility of dig... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian Harding Loves Connecting With Fans Online—Until They Show Up at His House

Specs Age 28 Claim to fame Stars as Ezra Fitz on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars; five-time Teen Choice Awards winner Base Los Angeles Twitter @IANMHARDING What's the first information you consume in the morning? I wake up, I'll meditate, and then I'll read something. I try to wake up 45... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Loaded magazine to close after 21 years

Once one of the leading titles in a booming lads mag sector, it hit print sales of 350,000 in 2000Loaded, one of the titles synonymous with the mid-1990s lads’ mag boom, is to close after 21 years.The last issue of the monthly magazine, which launched in 1994, is the April edition which is on... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Harper Lee puzzles: another lost book and an investigation closed

An Alabama family says Lee was working on another book based on true crime cases, while the state of Alabama says it recently closed an investigation about the author. Lee is publishing a new book, 'Go Set a Watchman,' later this year. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Livres Canada Books: Your Convenient Connection to Canadian Publishing

Livres Canada Books facilitates networking and connections to help the international publishing community to discover the latest from the vibrant Canadian publishing market. The post Livres Canada Books: Your Convenient Connection to Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Alabama investigating possible elder abuse in connection with Harper Lee’s new novel

The news last month that Harper Lee would be publishing a second book was met with a brief blip of exultation followed by skepticism from fans of To Kill a Mockingbird. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MIA Connections Makes A Huge Impact In The Travel Industry

[Sponsored Content] Miami International Airport and HCP/Aboard Publishing takes a cutting-edge approach to engaging travelers while they are en route. The post MIA Connections Makes A Huge Impact In The Travel Industry appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spirituality and Religion Update: Meet the Authors

This rich category embraces a plethora of topics, as evidenced by the writers of five new books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riyadh Int’l Book Fair Offers Window Into Closed World

Roger Tagholm reports from the Riyadh Int'l Book Fair, where his pre-conceptions about Saudi Arabia were challenged and cultures connected through books. The post Riyadh Int’l Book Fair Offers Window Into Closed World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. close to naming president of People

Time Inc., the nation's largest magazine publisher, is close to naming former TV executive Rich Battista to lead the company's largest brand, People magazine, as well as its sibling publication... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2015-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet Barnes & Noble Education

Barnes & Noble Education is counting on growth in a number of digital initiatives, as well as taking over the operation of more college stores, to improve operating results. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the Editor: Monique Patterson

With her recent promotion to editorial director of romance added to her existing role as executive editor at St. Martin’s Press, Monique Patterson will help oversee the house’s romance program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audio Book Club Meets the Girl on the Train

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of The Girl on the Train, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kennedy to be Connect Group chair

A former banker will become the new chairman of The Connect Group in May. The Connect Group, formerly Smiths News PLC, which owns Connect Books, formerly Bertrams, has hired Gary Kennedy [pictured] as chairman-designate and non-executive director from 1st May 2015. He replaces the current... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hammicks closes Fleet Street store

Hammicks Legal Information Services has closed its one remaining bricks and mortar shop on London's Fleet Street, described on its website as the largest legal bookshop in the world. The shop, part of the John Smith and Son Group, finished trading at 1pm on Friday (13th February). However... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Watch Closely as Adoption of Ad Blocking Tech Grows

Ad blocking technology presents a growing threat to digital publishers and ad-tech companies -- and they're starting to pay close attention.Ad blocking technology removes ads from the internet via a browser extension. There are a number of such extensions -- the two most notable being Adblock... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six jobs go as Ripley closes London office

Six people have been made redundant following the closure of the London office of publisher Ripley. The publisher moved its editorial functions to Orlando in America from the start of this month (1st February). The change means half a dozen people have been made redundant, with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet Independent Publishers at Paris’ Salon du Livre

The new "Talented Indies" program at Paris' Salon du Livre offers professional attendees the chance to network with twenty Francophone independent publishers. The post Meet Independent Publishers at Paris’ Salon du Livre appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABA Winter Institute 2015: Conversations with Keynoters

Winter Institute offers many ways for booksellers to interact with authors, with dozens participating in Tuesday evening’s author reception and Wednesday’s closing event with writers from small presses and university presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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