Shock and mixed opinions as trade absorbs Foyles news

Publishers, agents and other booksellers have expressed widespread shock at the news this morning that Waterstones has bought Foyles. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How the book trade will be voting

The Bookseller is conducting a survey into the book trade's opinions on the May 7th general election. Share your views with our quick, five-question survey on your voting intentions and how this year's election affects the book trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google admits mistakes with news outlets as it announces new partnership

The Digital News Initiative is likely to be seen as an attempt for Google to improve its image after recently being accused of anti-competitive behaviourGoogle is to admit to making mistakes in working with news organisations as it announces a new digital partnership with eight European... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Mobile Ads Recommend Videos Based on the News You're Reading

Nailing mobile video is a major goal for marketers this year, as exemplified at this week's Digital Content NewFronts presentations. And as Snapchat and Facebook lure advertising dollars away from TV with new video options, smaller ad companies are following suit. A GIF showing the new video... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Summer fun for kids at Foyles

Foyles is planning a "Summer of Fun" children’s festival, featuring events with favourite characters such as Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars and Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep. The festival will take place during 25th July-30th August at Foyles stores across London and Bristol. Themes of art,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Programmatic Advertising Is Zooming In on Local — Will News Sites Be Ready?

The new Borrell Associates projections for the growth of programmatic ad revenue in local digital publishing are, in a word, big. It’s human nature to be hopeful about what’s new, especially if the emerging numbers on recent perfo ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade figures limber up for London Marathon

Figures from across the publishing industry are limbering up for the Virgin London Marathon this Sunday (26th April). Nick Coveney, head of digital at Blink Publishing, will be running to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and the Albert Kennedy Trust via his fundraising page. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of April 27, 2015

Scholastic selling tech group to HMH and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: News in Spirituality and Religion Publishing

More on the Family Christian bankruptcy; the newest awards season lists; the Dalai Lama gets a book for his 80th birthday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade turns out for 'superman' Master memorial

Simon Master was both Clark Kent and Superman, passionate about books with a penchant for “career threatening” lunches, and possessed of a wicked and irreverent sense of humour. The comments were made at a memorial service for the former Random House group deputy chairman held last Friday (17th... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of April 20, 2015

HC, Amazon reach terms agreement and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp confirms Rebekah Brooks is in talks on new digital business

Rupert Murdoch publisher’s former UK chief, who was cleared of phone-hacking charges last year, is unlikely to be involved with the Sun, according to sourcesRupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has confirmed that it is in talks with Rebekah Brooks, the former Sun and News of the World editor... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade pays tribute to Ion Trewin

Tributes have been paid to a “true friend” of literature, Ion Trewin, who died yesterday (8th April) at the age of 71. Trewin, who was literary director of the Booker Prize Foundation, was diagnosed with untreatable cancer last October. He leaves behind his wife Sue, son Simon, who is head of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Thursday, April 9

Facebook’s cred is still intact with teens, survey saysA Pew Research survey has found that Facebook is the most popular social network among teens, debunking the notion that it was losing ground among the younger generation. While 71 percent of all teens surveyed use Facebook, 41 percent said... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Roundup: Spirituality and Religion Publishing News from Around the Web, April 8, 2015

Reporter corners Deepak Chopra; pollsters release new data on unbelievers and the unchurched. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade revels in April Fools' tricks

Publishers and bookshops around the world got into the spirit of April Fools' Day today (April 1st), with a number of spoof announcements and unbelievable inventions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Claims Newsfeed Dip for News Sites Was a Mere 'Bug'

Facebook giveth traffic. Hath Facebook taken it away?   The social network said on Tuesday afternoon that it had given news publishers underwhelming data reports about how many people see posts on its NewsFeed. Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Folio winner Family Life 'deserves recognition' says trade

Akhil Sharma’s Family Life (Faber) has finally gained the recognition it deserves by winning the Folio Prize, trade figures have told The Bookseller. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the prize said there will be conversations about the future of its funding this summer. Sharma’s novel, based... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin releases The Fault in Our Stars trade paperback

Penguin will next month release a new paperback edition of John Green’s The Fault In Our Stars for physical bookshops.   The retail version of the book still features the cover design by Rodrigo Corral but on a black background, instead of blue. It will be released on the 2nd April and will... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: News on Spirituality and Religion Publishing, March 25, 2015

New books coming from Templeton Prize laureate; awards for books on preaching; CBA moves to new offices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook May Host News Sites’ Content

Nothing attracts news organizations like Facebook. And nothing makes them more nervous.       With 1.4 billion users, the social media site has become a vital source of traffic for publishers looking to reach an increasingly fragmented ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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