Like in previous months, the top performing print magazine issues of April featured a mix of both escapism and depictions of dire crises, according to the most recent data from GfK MRI's Issue Specific Study, which measures how well individual issues perform against a magazine's 12-month readership average. The two issues that tied for the top spot were no exception. Featuring a cover story about the discovery in Montana of CWD—a contagious disease infecting free-range deer at an alarming rate—and the lack of government funding to help eradicate it, the April issue of Petersen's Hunting matched the April 16 issue of People—devoted to royal newlyweds Meghan and Harry—with a top Issue-Specific score of 137, meaning each issue attracted 37-percent more readers than their respective magazine's 12-month average. In an unusual result, third place featured another tie, at 131: the April issue of Bonnier Corp.'s Boating, offering Spring DIY tips for getting vessels in shape for Summer, and the April 2 issue of New York, which featured the laughing face of President Donald Trump with an oversized porcine nose above the tagline, “It’s the corruption, stupid.” Golf magazine, recently acquired from Meredith Corp. by entrepreneur Howard Milstein, rounded out the top five by heralding the return of Tiger Woods in the lead-up to the 2018 Masters Tournament, which was won by Texas native Patrick Reed. Tiger shot a 69 on Sunday to finish 16 strokes off the lead at +1, but the issue... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unit sales of print books fell 0.9% in the week ended March 4 compared to the similar week last year, despite strong showings by several new titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Data from the IMLS show gate counts and circulation have been falling for more than a decade. U.K.-based library advocate Tim Coates says print books hold the key to reversing the trend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A small decline in print book sales last week came despite a 6.7% increase in adult fiction sales and a strong showing for 'The Courage to Be Free' by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, which was the top-selling book for the week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Aspen Words Literary Prize shortlist of five fiction titles highlights 'essential books' that each address 'a vital contemporary issue.' The post The Issue-Driven Aspen Words Literary Prize: 2023 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-07 03:47:14 UTC ]
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Print unit sales rose 0.6% in the week ended February 25, over the similar week last year, driven by a 12.2% gain in adult fiction sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Though the adult fiction segment was the only category to post a sales increase over 2022 last week, its 12% gain was enough to increase total sales of print books by 0.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With few new titles gaining traction, unit sales of print books slipped 0.8% last week compared to 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Andy Hunter, Bookshop.org CEO, told 'PW' that the online retailer is developing an e-book platform for indie bookstores from scratch, and will launch it in beta late this year. In addition, the company is publishing its first book, a collection by Lydia Davis, who did not want her book available... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Distributed globally through Simon & Schuster, the publisher has 24 projects lined up for 2023 to turn more mobile webcomics into print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With declines in all categories but adult fiction, unit sales of print books were down 8.8% in the week ended Feb. 11, 2023, from the comparable week in 2022, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With sales falling in all but the adult fiction category, unit sales of print books had their worst week in 2023, falling 8.8% last week from a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Running from 1992 through 1995, Ghostwriter, the beloved PBS children’s television show, followed a diverse group of friends as they solved mysteries around their Brooklyn neighborhood with the help of their haunted typewriter, a cursed item possessed by the trapped soul of a murdered runaway... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-02-16 17:00:16 UTC ]
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Unit sales of print books fell 2.1% in the week ended February 4, compared to the similar week last year, as Colleen Hoover–driven gains in adult fiction were offset by declines elsewhere. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Unit sales of print books fell 2.1% last week from the comparable week in 2022. Declines in the juvenile categories and a dip in sales in adult nonfiction offset a 3.5% increase in adult fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCUniversal is launching Peacock Ad Manager to all advertisers in 2023 in an effort to court small businesses and performance marketers, the publisher announced today at One23, its ad-tech-focused showcase for advertisers. "We're really democratizing access to television for performance... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2023-02-08 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the topics addressed in a joint PubWest/BMI meeting were the need for publishers to continue to support domestic printers and the steady increase in more sustainable printing processes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Tinuiti's analysis of fourth-quarter activity shows most corners of the digital media landscape saw less than stellar financial results. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2023-02-02 05:01:00 UTC ]
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With sales of Prince Harry’s 'Spare' slowing, unit sales of print books fell 4.2% last week compared to the week ended January 29, 2022 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The decline put an end to a two-week sales rally spurred by 'Spare.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Duffer Brothers, creators of the Netflix hit 'Stranger Things,' were big fans of the Choose Your Own Adventure middle grade series and a tie-in based on the fourth season of the show is coming from Random House in April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Prince Harry's 'Spare' sold more than 195,000 copies in its second week on sale, helping to lift print book sales 1.2% last week over 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
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