Puffins found starving to death in mass die-off likely linked to climate change, study suggests

Thousands of tufted puffins in the Bering Sea are dead partly because of starvation and stress brought on by changing climate conditions, researchers say. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2019-05-30 17:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers urge Man Booker Prize to rescind rule change

Publishers have signed a letter urging the Man Booker Prize organisers to reverse their decision to allow US authors to enter, citing concerns it is creating a "homogenised literary future". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert Riger Dies at 57

Robert Paris Riger, the longtime publisher and author, died on January 26 of flu-related complications. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Helen Dunmore's daughter: Mum's last poems told us not to fear death

Helen Dunmore, who has won Costa Book of the Year, wrote her final poem two weeks before dying. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers eye push notifications in aftermath of Facebook news feed changes

Push notifications have gotten more sophisticated as publishers try to build deeper direct connections with readers. The post Publishers eye push notifications in aftermath of Facebook news feed changes appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook news feed changes shift publisher audience development priorities

Now that Facebook is all but turning off publishers’ reach in the news feed, audience engagement pros feel vindication but also face new pressures. The post Facebook news feed changes shift publisher audience development priorities appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury Publishing’s Joy Chambers dies

Joy Chambers, one of Ebury's longest-serving members of staff, has died following a "long, brave" battle with cancer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ursula K. Le Guin Dies at 88

The prolific and profoundly influential writer, who brought a literary and feminist touch to works of science fiction and fantasy for children and adults, died at her home in Portland, Ore., on January 22. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Facebook-first publishers have a stiff upper lip on feed changes

"We’re not taking resource from Facebook and investing elsewhere; we’re doing the opposite.” The post UK Facebook-first publishers have a stiff upper lip on feed changes appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rider to publish memoir of exonerated death row inmate

Rider is publishing the memoir of a former death row inmate, one of the longest-serving, falsely imprisoned individuals in American history, Anthony Ray Hinton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch suggests Facebook should pay 'trusted' publishers for news content

Facebook has been fighting something of a losing battle against the problem of fake news, but media mogul Rupert Murdoch thinks he has come up with a solution. He says that the social network should pay "trusted" publishers for the provision of news content. Facebook recently said that it wants... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook news-feed changes will cut into publishers’ branded-content revenue

Publishers were able to make decent money on Facebook by making and selling custom videos for advertisers, but that could soon change. The post Facebook news-feed changes will cut into publishers’ branded-content revenue appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Crossway's 'ESV Archaeology Study Bible'

This new edition of the ESV Bible, annotated and illustrated by field-trained archaeologists, locates Scripture in vivid historical context. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Investing in culture can change lives, break boundaries and reinvigorate communities

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reveals the lifelong love of reading that has compelled her and her government to increase its budget for funding the arts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook touts small biz benefits as News Feed changes spark fear

African-American- and Hispanic-owned small businesses get the most benefit out of Facebook, a new study concludes, even as the company’s recent changes to News Feed seem likely to make it harder for such operations to drum up customers. According to a study published today by the U.S. Chamber of... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine Review: Hungry Girl Leaves Me Starving for More Content and Better Design

A look inside Meredith's latest foray into celebrity-branded magazines. The post Magazine Review: Hungry Girl Leaves Me Starving for More Content and Better Design appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Awesome dynamic’: Influencer marketing gets a boost with Facebook changes

As Facebook decides to favor content from friends and family over publishers' posts, agency buyers are telling clients to focus on influencer content. The post ‘Awesome dynamic’: Influencer marketing gets a boost with Facebook changes appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook’s news feed change won’t help social media addiction | Eleni Stefanou

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to ensure Facebook is good for people’s wellbeing – but its business model remains unalteredWhen Facebook announced it was tuning out publishers and brands to focus on friends, family and “meaningful interactions”, my immediate response was relief. I desperately... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers, already shifting dependence from Facebook, are expected to accelerate that in wake of news feed change

Before Facebook announced its news feed changes, many publishers were working to minimize their dependence on the platform's referral traffic. The post Publishers, already shifting dependence from Facebook, are expected to accelerate that in wake of news feed change appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed Responds Perfectly to Facebook's Changes

BuzzFeed is taking matters into its own hands on Facebook, after the social network announced moves that could restrict publishers' ability to reach people there.The digital publisher, which has often relied on Facebook for its audience, was buying ads on Friday to bring readers into its own... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook shares tumble after changes to its News Feed that could shrink ad revenue

Facebook shares were down more than 4% early Friday to $180.10 after the social network announced it was making major changes to its signature News Feed. Facebook said it would begin prioritizing posts from users’ friends and families that spark the most interaction over posts from brands and... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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