The train ride that brought Lincoln to D.C. — and introduced him to the nation

Ted Widmer explores how the president-elect used a 13-day trip to prepare for his new role. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
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National Geographic Ranked No. 1 in Social Media Among Publishers

National Geographic is the king of the social media jungle, according to a top 10 list released by Shareablee. The New York-based digital data company has ranked NatGeo as the most effective publisher in the social space for the month of July, with 46.4 million engagements on Facebook, Twitter... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gannett introduces digital-centric job titles for its staff journalists

Will Newsquest adopt the same editorial titles (with different pay rates)?Gannett, the largest US newspaper publisher, has created new job titles for editorial staff along with revised descriptions of their duties, as Jim Romenesko reveals.He cites a series of job titles now on offer at one of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Introducing BackTypo, A Self-Publishing Tool with Italian Flair

Giacomo D'Angelo, product manager at Narcissus.me describes how BackTypo promises to help authors build beautiful books simply and easily. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookPeople Celebrates National Bookstore Day (Only at BookPeople)

Next month the Austin bookstore is creating its own day to celebrate its independence with free books, activities, and cake. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riding the Juggernaut That Left Print Behind

Even if you aren&rsquo;t one of those people worried about media consolidation &mdash; there are many in that number &mdash; the big bolt of lightning last week that pierced a summer of ennui in entertainment and publishing news was hard ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Orphan Train' makes a splash in 2014

'Orphan Train,' a novel about the friendship between an elderly woman who was sent West in her youth and a contemporary teenager, has dominated paperback bestseller lists. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Epic! Adds Titles From National Geographic, Andrews McMeel

Epic!, an ebook subscription service for kids 12 and under, is adding titles from National Geographic Kids and Andrews McMeel. The company also announced two appointments to its board of advisers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CDS Takes Online Rights to 'Maximum Ride'

James Patterson’s YA book franchise, which has sold over 30 million copies, is about to go digital. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Detroit to Host 75th Anniversary of the National Newspaper Publishers Association

PORTLAND, Ore. &ndash; Detroit will serve as the host city for the 75th Anniversary celebration of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)&ndash;an African-American organization which focuses on supporting and advocating for publ ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daniel Handler (also known as Lemony Snicket) will host the National Book Awards

According to the National Book Foundation, the writer will be the first master of ceremonies to have published books in both the children's and adult fiction categories. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Taps Snicket as 2014 NBA Ceremony Emcee

Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 65th National Book Awards on November 19, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riding The Next Wave of Social Media

For the last several years, publishers have worked to grow robust social media audiences. As the wave of fans and followers continues to swell, so too does the need to go beyond mere numbers Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Introducing Your Publishing World Cup “Dream Team”

Who would you have on a book business World Cup dream team? Who would you place up front? On the bench? As manager We humbly submit our own selections. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson calls Amazon's practices 'a national tragedy'

Patterson criticized Amazon's practices while accepting an award for being an Indie Champion at Book Expo America. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: American History: Brought to You by Snoopy And the Peanuts Gang

Ever since Regnery launched its children’s publishing program three years ago, the publisher has been looking for a way to celebrate American history and American heroes in a way that would engage, inspire, and entertain young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Hollywood Comes to North Atlantic: Lincoln MacVeagh

You wouldn’t think someone from old money, who boarded at Groton and went to Harvard, would drop out from that life and work as a busboy, schoolteacher, carpenter, caterer, journalist, and now a computer programmer for New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan Goldberg Becomes First Female Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic

The National Geographic Society announced a large structural reorganization of the nonprofit’s media operations April 30 that broadened roles for three veteran executives and newcomer Susan Goldberg who has been promoted as the first female editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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