Getting into the app space can be a daunting prospect for publishers, but a wide range of developers have sprung up to help houses steer through what is still an uncertain new frontier for book interactivity. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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The big jump in profits came on a 6% increase in sales, with revenue reaching $112 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Development agency Spread the Word is launching a new annual development programme for London-based writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s publisher Nosy Crow is closing its in-house app department and making three members of staff redundant. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Netflix adaptation of William Sutcliffe’s 2008 novel Whatever Makes You Happy is in development, the author has confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has launched an “international shopping experience” through an app which allows customers worldwide to browse and ship more than 45 million products from the US. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For 16-month-old Beijing Bright Culture, making an impact on the market is the top priority, and Jef Nys’s Jeremy series (or Jommeke in the original Belgian) is the answer. “We have published only 25 out of the available 278 volumes, meaning that we have a built-in long seller in our portfolio,”... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diamond Kahn and Woods (DKW) has appointed Anna Holmwood as foreign rights manager to develop the literary agency’s foreign rights department in-house. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As hybrid publishing becomes a bigger part of the publishing business, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) has developed a nine-point list of criteria defining what it means to be a reputable hybrid publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Now that Facebook is all but turning off publishers’ reach in the news feed, audience engagement pros feel vindication but also face new pressures. The post Facebook news feed changes shift publisher audience development priorities appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook began testing a feature aimed at providing a destination for local news, in addition to content that can already be found on News Feed and on publishers' pages. Mobile users in six cities--Billings, Mont.; Binghamton, N.Y.; Little Rock, Ark.; New Orleans; Olympia, Wash.; and Peoria,... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An audience development head said Facebook reps advised the publisher to rely less on Facebook than it has in the past. The post Facebook will ‘completely deprioritize publishers’: Confessions of a publisher audience development head appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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Comic books are a brilliant medium, but keeping up with the latest releases can be expensive. If you live in the US, it's worth checking out Hoopla; the service is supported by more than 1,500 public libraries, and offers free digital access to DC, I... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As we approach the start of a new year, the inevitable "best of" lists are starting to crop up. Never one to miss a trick, Google has released its own top five lists for 2017. The lists cover the US, and there are a few obvious names taking the top spots -- Super Mario Run is unsurprisingly... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Digital Media has set up a development team to meet Facebook, Snapchat and other platforms' demand for TV-quality shows. The post Hearst has a 5-person team to develop shows for platforms appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble's holiday sales strategies rest on new interactive apps, a new Nook model, special edition titles, and a streamlined approach to toys and gifts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has opened a new development centre site in Cambridge that will be home to 400 employees. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has launched a new Kindle app designed to encourage more people to read ebooks on their mobile phones. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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I’m a big fan of e-ink Kindles -- preferring them over real books. If you do a lot of reading, they’re great. However, some people prefer the versatility of an iPad, Android tablet or smartphone, and there's a clear benefit to those. You only need to carry around the one device. Today, Amazon... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With a bright, new stand design and a newly launched Ukrainian Book Institute, the country's publishers and literature made a big splash in Frankfurt. The post Ukrainian Publishers Look to Further Develop Their Book Market and International Profile appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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