Trade debates women and leadership

Concerns about a lack of women in the topmost positions at major trade publishers have come to the fore after the announcement that Little, Brown c.e.o. Ursula Mackenzie is departing her role. Mackenzie will become chairman of the company on 1st July, with David Shelley taking over the c.e.o. position, before she steps down altogether at the end of 2016. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bunker Diary’s Carnegie Medal: The Debate Continues

The debate over Kevin Brooks winning Carnegie Medal for his dark YA novel The Bunker Diary continues, with many calling the book "sickening." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Sales Flat in 2013; Trade Dropped 2.3%

Industry sales were just about flat in 2013, falling by less than 1%, to $27.01 billion, from $27.12 billion in 2012. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German trade body files Amazon complaint

The German trade association the Börsenverein has officially lodged a complaint against... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leadership Changes at CrossBooks

The new team at CrossBooks, the self-publishing imprint of B&H Publishing Group, will be led by Paul Mikos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Should Adults Be Reading YA Novels? The Debate Continues!

At Slate, Ruth Graham argued that adult readers should be embarrassed they are reading YA novels, generating a firestorm of protest elsewhere online. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry gears up for The Great Bookshop Debate

Authors want both online and bricks and mortar retailers to thrive, Louise Doughty has said.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: More for Consumers, Less for Trade

BEA event director Steve Rosato has confirmed that in 2015 the trade portion of the show will be slightly truncated, while the consumer portion is expanding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Book Trade Marvels at the New Foyles

Waterstones MD James Daunt summed it up when he said in reaction to visiting the new Foyles: 'This is a serious, serious investment in physical bookselling.' Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FutureBook Hack to tackle trade challenges

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[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon pulls Warner Bros movies from sales as trade dispute expands

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[ The Guardian | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Shares Slip Nearly 1% on First Day of Trading

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[ Advertising Age | 2014-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Crains New York | 2014-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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