The Many Models of E-commerce

After what could be described broadly as a rocky start for e-commerce as an alternative revenue stream for publishers just a couple years ago, it has managed to evolve into a legitimate model for many. Some got the hang of it early, while others ricocheted between platforms and functionality. What has remained a constant, however, is the role content plays in the mix. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Advertising Age | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Claim Apple Order Illegally Hobbles Return to Agency Model

In appeal filings last week, lawyers for Simon & Schuster and Macmillan contend that Judge Denise Cote's injunction against Apple has made a timely return to a “no-discount” agency model for ebooks all but impossible. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VigLink nabs $18M for content-driven commerce

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[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2014-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Subscription Model Takes Center Stage at Making Information Pay

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: China Looks Forward to Expanding Communication, Cooperation, and Commerce

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Crains New York | 2013-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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