'The Wiz Live!' eases on down road to strong ratings for NBC

"The Wiz Live!" got NBC pretty close to the Emerald City, at least ratings-wise. NBC's nearly three-hour telecast of the 1974 Broadway musical -- a soul-tinged retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" -- delivered 11.4 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. Queen Latifah starred in the title role,... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March Madness teams are streaming live on Facebook

A quarter of the teams competing in this year’s March Madness men’s college basketball tournament have published a live video on Facebook. For many teams, the appeal of Facebook live video is that it’s easy to setup, often requiring only one shooter, and the reach that Facebook can offer as a... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshops could benefit from business rates shakeup

A raft of changes announced in the budget today could ease the heavy burden of business rates shouldered by independent and chain bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fairfax's warm glow short-lived amid cuts, strike and Sheehan debacle | Amanda Meade

With the SMH brand celebrating its 185th year, record readership figures and even a $27m profit, further cuts have provoked anger among Fairfax staff As the Sydney Morning Herald looks forward to its 185th birthday next month staff had been celebrating the fact that the masthead is the most... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Super Tuesday 2’ was a big night for publishers streaming live on Facebook

“Super Tuesday 2” was a big night for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton -- and also for news outlets live streaming on Facebook. ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, Univision, The Huffington Post and Vox.com were among the many publishers that published a live stream on the platform on Tuesday in an... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living' by Krista Tippett

Reviews editor Seth Satterlee recommends 'Becoming Wise' by Krista Tippett, a poetic trip into the paradoxical and profound. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies strong on YA Book Prize shortlist

Independent publishers Bloomsbury Children’s and David Fickling Books are leading the shortlist for this year’s Bookseller’s YA Book Prize, run in association with book printer Clays. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MLB teams embrace Facebook live streaming during spring training

It’s not just news publishers and entertainment gossip sites, MLB teams are also in on the Facebook live streaming craze. The appeal for teams like the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers is that Facebook live requires little manpower -- one or two people are enough for a typical broadcast.... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine publisher wants editor to live within half an hour of Mayfair

Advert for ‘gregarious, vivacious’ journalist requires inner London locationA magazine publisher in central London seeking a “gregarious, vivacious” journalist to join its “small, friendly team” has added another interesting requirement: applicants must “live within half an hour of Bond... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Trio of Tor Editors Takes a Road Trip

Three editors, seven days, six bookstores in five states (and the District of Columbia), 2,500 miles, and countless hours of book talk and laughter add up to Tor's first-ever editors' tour. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Simon & Schuster's new Muslim imprint ease publishing's diversity problem?

The new Salaam imprint, focused on Muslim characters and stories, is expected to launch in 2017 with nine books, from picture books for children to Young Adult titles for tweens and teens. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authenticity and immediacy: Why USA Today’s FTW uses Facebook live video

Facebook has quickly become a major player when it comes to video. Ditto for its live video streaming product, which publishers have started to use to inject some immediacy into their coverage. For FTW, Facebook's live video platform has given it a taste of live broadcast during the NBA All-Star... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Strong Focus on Children's Books at Taipei Fair

The Taipei International Book Exhibition has always been known for its large congregation of overseas exhibitors, and this year's event, running from February 16–-21, continues the tradition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible app integrates with Android Auto for easier listening while on the road

Your next cruise down the highway may be more enjoyable if you have Amazon’s Audible app and Android Auto.The audiobook app now works with Google’s car interface so you can more easily fire up a book and use the Android Auto interface to control playback. The update allows you to fine tune... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Non-traditional outlets saw ‘strong growth’ in 2015

Book sales through non-traditional retailers are booming, publishers and retailers have reported, but competition is becoming ever fiercer among publishers to secure coveted shelf space in retailers such as Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Joy, T K Maxx or The White Stuff. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Strong Q3, Indigo Downsized in January

Although the Canadian retailer just released positive news about its performance through December, it sill opted to downsize in January. PW has learned that among the roughly 20 staffers laid off, a number were veteran book buyers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indigo Reports Strong Q3

Revenue at Indigo Books & Music rose 12.9% in the third quarter ended December 26, 2015 compared to the third period a year ago. Net earnings in the quarter jumped 60%, to C$52.8 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookish jobs: how to kickstart a career in publishing – live chat

Join our live chat on Wednesday 3 February from 1–3pm to ask the experts how to get a career in publishingIf you’ve been hidden away with your nose in a book, you may not have heard that Penguin Random House is the latest global employer to announce it no longer requires new candidates to have a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diamond Book Rides Strong 2015 Comics Market

Describing 2015 as the second best year in its history, Diamond Book Distributors reports consumer interest in graphic novels continues to grow driven by demand for such popular series as Saga, Walking Dead, My Little Pony and the first two volumes of March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At 75, Avon Books Is Still Going Strong

The romance publisher has changed with the times, and is a major force in romance publishing on both the print and digital fronts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strong Holidays Give Children's Bookstores a Boost in 2015

"Indie bookselling is back," Vivien Jennings, owner of Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kan., proclaimed after a "wonderful" holiday season with sales up 11%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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