S&S sees 11% rise in first quarter

Simon & Schuster saw worldwide revenue growth of 11% in the first quarter of 2017, up to $161m (from $145m for the same prior-year period). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson 'on track' for growth with first quarter sales up 1%

Pearson has reported it is "on track" to return to underlying profit growth in 2018 after its revenue rose 1% in the first quarter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's sales up 43% in first quarter

Amazon has reported a 43% rise in sales to $51bn (£36.9bn) for the first three months of 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: More publishers see programmatic revenue growth in Europe than the US

A smaller percentage of U.S. publishers than European publishers are seeing growth in revenues from programmatic advertising. The post Digiday Research: More publishers see programmatic revenue growth in Europe than the US appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China Literature Sees France, UK as Key Rights Buyers at London Book Fair

The massive numbers of literary works, readers, and writers behind China Literature and its online Qidian operation are behind the company's efforts at foreign rights sales in books, film, and television. The post China Literature Sees France, UK as Key Rights Buyers at London Book Fair appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: April 11, 2018

Random House buys the newest book by Pope Francis, David C. Cook signs a new deal with Francis Chan, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber signs two from 'rising star' Lyra McKee

Faber has signed two books by "rising star of investigative journalism", Lyra McKee.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2018: Audiobooks Continues Steady Sale Rise

“Audiobooks are the golden child of publishing at the moment,” said Orna O’Brien, conference manager of Quantum, the digital conference that preceded the opening of the London Book Fair on Monday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News publishers see subscription dollars in local politics

In-depth political coverage gives news publishers a chance to monetize small but valuable audiences. The post News publishers see subscription dollars in local politics appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Sees Bump in Exhibitors, Attendees

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair ended its 2018 run with an increase in the number of exhibitors as well as a rise in overall attendance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's sees sales soar 12%

Blackwell’s is seeing rapid revenue growth spurred on by its multi-channel strategy, with like-for-like sales up 12% to £48.3m for the year to June 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What's Old is New: Retro Cookbooks on the Rise

A crop of new cookbooks are updating heirloom recipes for a modern age (and for modern kitchens), bringing dishes like Steak Diane and Oysters Rockefeller back into the spotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Copenhagen’s Literary Festival Kbh Reads, Consumers See and Hear Editors at Work

Taking audiences behind the scenes of the editorial process, publishing house editors at the recent Kbh Reads festival showed how they handle their work—and an author's. The post At Copenhagen’s Literary Festival Kbh Reads, Consumers See and Hear Editors at Work appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales in Juvenile Categories Continued to Rise in Early March

Unit sales of print books in the week ended Mar. 12, 2018, inched ahead 1% over the comparable week in 2017, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 11, 2018

The bestselling iBooks in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended March 11, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC News Chairman Lack Sees No Value for Publishers in Facebook

NBC News' Chairman Andrew Lack isn't optimistic on Facebook."Facebook doesn't have value for publishers really," Lack told reporters during a press briefing on NBC News' digital initiatives on Wednesday. "I call them Fakebook.""What's frustrating about Facebook is you can't have a relationship... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump to enter enemy territory, but will California 'resistance' rise up or stay home?

Since President Trump took office, California has been the epicenter of the resistance, home to countless protests, marches, impromptu airport rallies and, of course, commentary of various kinds on Facebook and Twitter. But it’s all been done at a distance, because Trump has avoided California.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Books in China 2018: The Rise of the Pop-Science Segment in China

Mention “pop science” in China and one blockbuster comes to mind: The Magic School Bus. It has remained the #1 children’s title since its launch in 2010, with online retailer Dangdang selling nearly half a million copies in an average year. On Singles’ Day—which is the equivalent of Black Friday... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viral publishers see sharp engagement drops on Facebook

In some cases, interactions dropped by more than 50 percent month over month. The post Viral publishers see sharp engagement drops on Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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11 Essential Books About Billy Graham

Three scholars suggest books that offer a deeper understanding of the famed evangelist and his impact on American religious life and culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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