The UK’s Publishers Association Releases Its 2018 Yearbook Report

With some softness in educational sectors, the UK industry reports its crucial export sector is holding steady ahead of the potential upheaval of Brexit. The post The UK’s Publishers Association Releases Its 2018 Yearbook Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Bloomsbury appoints Alexis Kirschbaum as publishing director

Bloomsbury has appointed Alexis Kirschbaum, currently editorial director at Penguin Press, as publishing director for fiction and non-fiction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publisher Gail Rebuck honoured with painting in National Portrait Gallery

The chair of Penguin Random House and Labour peer admitted she was ‘speechless’ when told the work would hang in the central London galleryA portrait of one of the most influential figures in British publishing, Gail Rebuck, chair and former chief executive of the Penguin Random House group and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why big publishers are ‘shying away’ from Theresa May

Small publishing houses have been snapping up deals for a biography of the new PM, so when will the traditional political publishers join the race? A week is a long time in politics, but a year can go in a flash in the publishing world, where it is becoming apparent that there is currently no... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Pearson UK 'ahead of plan' on 2016 job cuts

A spokesperson for Pearson UK has said the company is "80% of the way there and ahead of plan" on its latest job-cutting restructure, as the wider company looks to make £250m annualised cost savings globally this year plus a further £100m in 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health

Book industry statistics in Spain show a market still in trouble, despite some signs of growth. Publishers are focusing on relatively healthy export sales to boost revenue. The post Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ursula K Le Guin to publish Earthsea story in print for first time

The Daughter of Odren will be published in new omnibus edition of the much-loved fantasy sequence to mark the 50th anniversary of The Wizard of EarthseaA story from Ursula K Le Guin’s world of Earthsea that has never been published in print before is due to be released to mark the 50th... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Beef Up on Political Talent as Election Looms

From Atlantic Media to Politico, D.C. bureaus are swiftly loading up on reporters, and openings proliferate. The post Publishers Beef Up on Political Talent as Election Looms appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Ads on Premium Publishers' Sites Are 3 Times More Effective at Boosting Brand Favorability

Advertising on the websites of premium publishers, such as The New York Times and Hearst properties, is three times as effective as it is on those of nonpremium publishers at boosting brand favorability and making users more likely to recommend products or services, according to a study by... Continue reading at AdWeek

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My Job in 5: Sarah Taylor, group marketing manager, Troubador Publishing Group

We interviewed Sarah Taylor, group marketing manager at Troubador Publishing Group about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing can help bridge North-South divide

There is "a lack of awareness within the publishing industry about the rest of the country”, New Writing North c.e.o Claire Malcolm has alleged, whilst making the business case for signing more writers from the north of England. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hesperus to publish Saddam Hussein novella

Hesperus Press will later this year publish a novella written by Saddam Hussein. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing needs freedom of movement, says PRH HR boss

Freedom of movement has undoubtedly helped the economic development of the UK and the publishing industry needs to work to "connect its demand for labour with the supply coming across the world". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How publishers wring new value from old content

Creating original editorial content is expensive. That’s why modern publishing is as much an exercise in dusting off and repurposing old articles as it is creating new ones. The approaches range from BuzzFeed applying the listicle format to new topics and repurposing video as text to The New... Continue reading at Digiday

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La Pereza Ediciones: A Spanish-Language Publisher in Miami

Defying the doubts of those who'd advised against it, Greity Gonzalez and Dago Sasiga have made a go of their Spanish-language publishing house in Miami. 'There are more than 50 million Spanish speakers in the US.' The post La Pereza Ediciones: A Spanish-Language Publisher in Miami appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Magazine Publishers Begin to Embrace Virtual Reality

Major brands launch VR projects as audience awareness and hype grow. The post Magazine Publishers Begin to Embrace Virtual Reality appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Publishers Partner on New Bible Translation

B&H has teamed up with fellow evangelical publishing houses David C. Cook and Baker on publishing products from the new Christian Standard Bible launching in spring 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Inkshares Publishes First Indie Bookstore Title

One year after Inkshares, which uses crowdfunding to determine what to publish, began courting indies, it is publishing its first bookstore-generated title, an anthology from Boston's Papercuts J.P. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hardinge honoured at Literary Association awards

Frances Hardinge, AF Harrold, Emily Gravett and Alex T Smith have been revealed as the winners of the 2016 UKLA Book Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jessica Kingsley takes on Vala Publishing's list

Independent Jessica Kingsley Publishers has acquired the list of co-operative Vala Publishing, as the publishing house is "set to close". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishing Sales Dipped in 2015

Final estimates released this morning by the Association of American Publishers show that total industry sales dipped 0.6% in 2015 compared to 2014, falling to $27.78 billion, from $27.96 billion in 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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