Quarto's Jacqui Small prepares to step down

Jacqui Small, group publisher of the eponymous Quarto imprint, is preparing to step down from her full-time role at the end of the year, which will also see the closure of the list after nearly 20 years. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Going Small to Make it Big

Talk to a passionate independent publisher and they'll soon have you convinced that strong independent presses are the ideal homes for many authors and their books. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sherman Alexie to authors: Work at an indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday

Alexie, author of books including 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,' wrote a letter urging his fellow writers to handsell their books on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 'The most important thing is that we’ll all be helping Independent bookstores, and God knows they’ve helped us... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Steps Up in Fiction

The two-book deal William Morrow signed with Patricia Cornwell earlier this month was just the latest high-profile deal in a concerted effort by parent company HarperCollins to rebuild the house’s fiction list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McKearney to step down at The Reading Agency

Miranda McKearney is to step down from her role as director of The Reading Agency in December.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scarpetta film moves a step closer

A film based on Patricia Cornwell's famous protagonist Dr Kay Scarpetta moves a step closer following a publishing deal with HarperCollins. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Results Hit Expectations

The Quarto Group reported a small decline in sales for the six month period ended June 30, with revenue falling to $72.2 million from $73.2 million in the comparable period last year, while operating profit inched ahead to $4.0 million from $3.9 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bob Carrigan Steps Down as IDG Communications CEO

 Bob Carrigan is stepping down as CEO of IDG Communications Worldwide, the company announced today. Carrigan will transition out of his role at the end of IDG's fiscal year, ending September 30, and will join the company's board of directors. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook offers promotional help to small game developers

Hoping to strengthen its services for mobile users, Facebook has created a new program to encourage third-party developers to build games that will run on the company's mobile clients.The new pilot program, called Facebook Mobile Games Publishing, will assist selected game development shops in... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If Publishers Fail to Self-Regulate Native Ads, FTC May Step In

BuzzFeed is famous for it, Facebook and Twitter embraced it, and The Atlantic got blasted for it. Native advertising may be all the rage, but if brands and publishers aren’t careful, it could trigger some regulatory repercussions, analysts ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble CEO steps down following dismal financial reports

Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigned after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter numbers. The bookstore chain also recently announced that it's seeking another company with which to produce the B&N Nook tablet devices. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High-profile moves a 'retrograde' step for women

The departure of Victoria Barnsley from HarperCollins, and the appointment of Dame Gail Rebuck to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Frankfurt’s Invitation Programme is a Great “Way In” for Small Pubs

Colleen Higgs, Publisher of Modjaji Books in South Africa recounts her life-changing experience as part of the publisher invitation program of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Publishers’ Catalogue Offers Listing of African Publishers and More

The 2013 Small Publishers' Catalogue Africa offers more than just a listing of small African publishers: it's a guide to inspire small publishers from around the world. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“Crowd the Book” Aims to Build Community Around Small Press Gems

Startup Crowd the Book launched in March, is using selective, online marketing to try and 'create a wildfire around great books published by small presses.' Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Converse Has More Springfield in Its Step With New Simpsons Sneakers

Let's say it like Comic Book Guy: Best. Collaboration. Ever. Fox's dysfunctional yet loving animated family, The Simpsons, have joined with Converse for a line of screen-printed Chuck Taylor sneakers. Through Converse retailers and Journeys.com, you can get your paws on these colorful high-tops... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CEIR CEO to Step Down

Doug Ducate has announced his intention to step down as CEO of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) by the end of 2013. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Switches to Hachette for Distribution

Quarto, the U.K.-based illustrated book publisher and distributor, has signed a distribution agreement with Hachette, in the U.S. and the U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iCrossing CEO Don Scales Steps Down

Don Scales, iCrossing CEO, is leaving the company effective immediately and will be replaced by Brian Powley, who currently serves as North American president of the New York-based digital agency. Scales will take a buyout, per a source close to the situation, from parent Hearst Magazines,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Small Example of How Korea’s Efforts to Promote Its Literature Pays Off

A publishing grant from South Korea's Literature Translation Institute will help UK's b small publishing promote the children's book "Creative Hand Art." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video: Hearst Digital Media’s Whitmore and Welker on the Group’s Next Steps

The Hearst Magazines Digital Media division oversees more than 28 websites and 14 mobile sites, and is formulating strategies to increase advertiser ROI in the digital space while also enhancing the user experience and level of engagement across all of its brands. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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