The Pool 'in crisis talks', with staff awaiting pay

Women’s lifestyle website The Pool is reportedly in crisis talks, with staff yet to receive their January wages. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tavis Smiley Responds to PBS Suspension of Talk Show After Misconduct Allegations

Tavis Smiley was to narrate a stage production based on “Death of a King,” his 2014 book written with David Ritz. The touring show was canceled after accusations of sexual misconduct against Mr. Smiley. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos

According to publishing sources, the original Facebook Live deals, which evolved into live and VOD licensing arrangements with 300 video partners, are going away by the end of the year. The post Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple’s App of the Year Makes Sense If You've Been Paying Attention to the News

For a picture of what life was like in 2017, look no further than the apps, movies, books, and music that topped the App Store and iTunes charts. This week, Apple revealed the most popular titles that iOS users downloaded over the course of the year. In terms of media, the top choices weren’t... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Kids Connect 2017: Publishing Professionals Talk International Growth

Foreign rights experts gathered during this week's GKC conference for a discussion of some of the areas of recent growth within the children's market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon under fire for 'refusal' to pay Scottish real living wage

Amazon is under scrutiny for its apparent reluctance to sign up to the Scottish government’s "fair work" programme and pay employees the Scottish real living wage.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Talking About the ‘New Influencers’: Social Media Specialists and Canadian Publishing

The 'new influencers,' a panel in Montréal's professional program asserted, are the ones who can reach consumer-readers where they live. The post Talking About the ‘New Influencers’: Social Media Specialists and Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Booksellers Cheer as Digital Market Talks on Ebooks and Geo-Blocking

'We trust that the European Commission will take the specific nature of the (ebook) sector into account," says the Börsenverein' Jessica Sänger. The post European Booksellers Cheer as Digital Market Talks on Ebooks and Geo-Blocking appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Force as Religion: PW Talks to Jediist Daniel Jones

Ahead of the theatrical release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ on Dec. 15, the founder of the U.K.-based Church of Jediism discusses the challenges and appeal of the Jedi-based faith in his book, ‘Becoming the Force.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAR/SBL 2017: Attendance Rises, Trump Talk Dominates

Nearly 10,300 scholars gathered in Boston from Nov. 18-21 for the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), marking an almost 8.5% increase in attendance from last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie expertise pays dividends at BBDPA awards

Independent publishers and small presses stormed this year’s British Book Design & Production Awards, claiming a staggering 16 of the 18 awards on the night. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH to offer staff rental deposit loans

Penguin Random House UK has launched a new, "inclusive" scheme, called Home Sweet Loan, to support its employees with the cost of a deposit of a rental property.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Building for the future: trade staff on diversity

Ahead of the ‘Building Inclusivity in Publishing Conference’ on 13th November, The Bookseller spoke to seven panelists about their experiences of inclusivity in the sector, and what steps can be taken to accelerate change. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Rolls-Royce staff bribery claims revealed

American authorities have published details of an alleged scheme to win contracts. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates

The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rundown: Publishing’s autoplay crisis

In this week’s Rundown, we look at digital media’s autoplay obsession, Amazon's reality check and publishers' fears that Facebook will stop funding content. The post The Rundown: Publishing’s autoplay crisis appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Competitor Running Shutters Print Edition, Lays Off Staff

After 30 years, the magazine is shutting down its monthly print issue, per multiple reports, with the November edition as its last. The post Competitor Running Shutters Print Edition, Lays Off Staff appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mixologist Jim Meehan Talks Drinks

Bartender Jim Meehan of PDT bar and book fame took off time from his newly opened bar in Chicago’s West Loop, Prairie School, to talk about being a spirits nerd and his newly released "Meehan’s Bartender Manual." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Pullman on indie booksellers, graphic novels, festival pay and more

As well as writing, Philip Pullman has been outspoken on a number of issues affecting fellow authors over the years. Here, we take a look at some of his best quotes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IGN acquires pay-what-you-want game and book retailer Humble Bundle

Media conglomerate IGN has acquired Humble Bundle, the pay-what-you-want gaming, book and software collection retailer that raises money for charitable causes. In a blog post, Humble Bundle cofounder and CEO Jeffrey Rosen noted that his company will... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie bookseller Mcfarlane talks Shop with Troika

Tamara Mcfarlane, the owner of award-winning indie bookshop Tales on Moon Lane, has signed a three-book deal with kids’ publisher Troika. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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