With the Web and social media at their fingertips, the style-minded need not wait for the fashion establishment to dispense its monthly advice. Increasingly, they’re taking matters into their own hands, blogging, creating collections on Pinterest and other social sharing sites, or, to use the lofty term du jour, curating. That trend recently inspired Self magazine to adopt a new tagline, I Curate My Life. Now, it’s extending that idea to a forthcoming standalone site, Selfcurateyourlook. The site, which Self is calling a “virtual trunk show,” rolls out in September, the kickoff to the fall fashion season. It will present Self staff-selected products and a rotating series of advertisers’ products in sleek, catalogue-style displays. While they’re not actually deciding which products are featured, visitors can save products they like to a personal look book and share items of interest using Facebook, Pinterest and email. They will also be able to click to buy products. “Self’s Virtual Trunk Show enables consumers to curate their own style while aligning with Self’s editorial fashion expertise and our advertisers’ brands,” explained Laura McEwen, vp and publisher of the Condé Nast title. “This site will also align Self more closely with our fashion and beauty partners.” She said Self also had a number of revenue-share deals in the works, which she couldn’t elaborate on. Making deeper inroads with fashion and beauty advertising is a key goal of the site. As a health... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'
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The executive chairman of the Booksellers Association has called for positivity in the year ahead as he says booksellers are bucking the trend of high street closures. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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They're reading an average 73 hours per year, says Canada's big ebook and audiobook service, and Rakuten Kobo sees a lot of US politics on its most-read lists in 2018. The post Rakuten Kobo’s 2018 Bestselling Ebooks and Reading Trends appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Shonen Jump, one of the most beloved and longest-running manga magazines on Earth is once again reinventing itself. First printed in 1968, the publication has hosted its American localization as an online magazine since 2012 and, come December 17th,... Continue reading at Engadget
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It is “absolutely the responsibility” of the publishing industry to inspire and empower the next generation, Dialogue Books publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove has said, while urging the trade to ensure inclusivity in the workplace is "the norm, and not just a trend". Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Digital news publisher and suddenly-strapped-for-cash Mic is in sales talks, according to sources familiar with the matter who speculated that Bustle Digital Group (BDG) or its founder, Bryan Goldberg, might end up buying it. Mic was founded in 2011 and has largely targeted millennials, covering... Continue reading at AdWeek
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Amazon said it will begin hiring for its new headquarters in New York City and Arlington, Va., in 2019. The company is also opening a operations center in Nashville. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In a notice posted on its website late last week, R.R. Bowker said it has learned that unauthorized charges were occurring on cards after they were legitimately used on its www.myidentifiers.com website, which is responsible for issuing ISBNs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Educational Development Corp.’s rapid revenue growth stalled in the second quarter ended August 31, 2018, but the company still posted earnings growth of nearly 44%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Penguin Random House Children’s is tapping into the trend for non-fiction books about historical figures with a new Extraordinary Lives series. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Early signs suggest the market has moved on from psychological suspense novels and darker fiction, in favour of more uplifting, book-club titles and smart women’s fiction, publishers have told The Bookseller ahead of Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet looks at trending themes in global children's books markets, like diversity, emotional growth, and current events. The post Stephanie Barrouillet on Trends in International Children’s Books and Rights Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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After reporting disappointing Q1 results on Thursday, Barnes & Noble saw its stock price jump on Friday following a new investment by Richard Schottenfeld, the head of an eponymous investment firm that took a 5.58% stake in the book chain in July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Lupus Films joint m.d. Camilla Deakin has revealed an increased appetite for hand-drawn animations of children's books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The independent tech review site has made big hires from Facebook and Wirecutter to grow its presence in live video, commerce and events. The post Digital Trends, a rare profitable and growing independent publisher, looks to expand appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
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A new Penguin Random House site for educators markets curriculum-relevant titles from both the frontlist and backlist. And two programs are providing tens of thousands of Cengage's new subscription to students. The post Industry Notes: Penguin Random Opens Education Site, Cengage Unlimited... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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[caption id="attachment_127651" align="alignright" width="300"] An exclusive first look at Coastal Living's 208 Idea House in Habersham, SC[/caption] Showcase houses aren't a new concept for shelter magazines. Generally viewed as a natural—and expected—extension of a brand, it’s not atypical at... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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Total audiobook sales rose 22.7% in 2017, to an estimated $2.5 billion, according to a report from the Audio Publishers Association. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A six-year trend of double-digit growth year-over-year continues, according to the new report for 2017 from the US Audio Publishers Association. Audiobook sales last year totaled more than $2.5 billion. The post Audio Publishers Association Reports a 22.7-Percent Jump in 2017 Revenue appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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[caption id="attachment_126791" align="alignright" width="150"] Arianna Davis[/caption] Arianna Davis was appointed as digital director of O, The Oprah Magazine’s latest venture, OprahMag.com, a new website set to launch this fall. While existing as a stand-alone site, OprahMag.com has the same... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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The winner of the second iteration of the Albertine Prize for French literature translated into English is announced in New York, as six guest curators are named in the UK for this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival. The post Industry Notes: Garréta, Ramadan Win 2018 Albertine; Curators... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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