Turnover up, profit down at OUP

Oxford University Press has reported a 10% rise in overall organic sales the year ending 31st... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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America's Biggest Publishers Keep Posting a Profit

The four of the Big Five publishers to release their financial results publicly all saw strong increases in earnings in 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump swooped in to profit from White House photographer’s book deal – report

Ex-president blocked Shealah Craighead plan and then made up to $20m from publishing images in own memoir, New York Times saysDonald Trump blocked plans by his chief White House photographer to publish a book of pictures of his time in power – then published a book of such images himself, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-31 22:37:41 UTC ]
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Pearson profits set to rise 33% as Bird repositions business

Pearson has seen full-year group sales up 8% in 2021 with profits expected to boom by a third, the company revealed in a trading update. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 18:17:49 UTC ]
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Lagardère raises publishing profit outlook as it prepares for Vivendi takeover bid

Hachette Livre owner Lagardère has raised its publishing division's profitability outlook to 13.5%. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-20 11:14:48 UTC ]
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When Boeing put profit over quality in the 737 Max, the result was tragedy

Reporter Peter Robison explores the compromises and flaws that led to fatal crashes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-17 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Beard boosts Princeton with Twelve Caesars as OUP rules the bestseller chart

Oxford University Press dominates Nielsen’s academic charts, with 19 of the top 20 titles, however Mary Beard’s latest—and its hefty average selling price—has given a boost to its publisher Princeton University Press.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-26 23:46:44 UTC ]
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W H Smith reports £116m loss but expects return to profit in 2022

W H Smith reported a group loss before tax of £116m for the year to end August 2021, although the retailer said it expected to return to “meaningful profit” in 2022 with a return to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 20:28:22 UTC ]
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Trade predicts pressures on profits as costs rocket

The industry is facing an escalation in costs, as soaring energy prices and rising shipping fees add to the financial implications of distribution delays, with publishers, printers, analysts and retailers predicting pressure on profits and the likelihood of costs being passed on to consumers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-29 15:37:05 UTC ]
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Newton hails record first-half profits and sales at Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury has reported record sales of £100.7m in its interim half-year results with profit growth up by 220%, something c.e.o. Nigel Newton has attributed partly to continued lockdown reading habits and the “phenomenal” impact of TikTok.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 14:20:32 UTC ]
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Harry Potter publisher reports record profits despite supply chain crisis

Titles such as Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook prove popular for Bloomsbury during Covid pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBloomsbury, the Harry Potter publisher, has unveiled record sales and profits on the back of the popularity of titles including Tom... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-10-27 10:02:41 UTC ]
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OUP report shows disadvantaged students 'significantly affected' in pandemic

Oxford University Press (OUP) has published a global report on the digital divide in education, following the shift to online learning during the pandemic, which reveals disadvantaged students have been "significantly affected".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-25 04:47:23 UTC ]
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Germany's Thalia reports sales uplift, but profits suffer

German book chain Thalia has come through the pandemic in better shape than expected with sales up 7% to more than €1.1bn (approximately £928m) in the 12 months to 30th September in Germany and Austria. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-22 15:52:53 UTC ]
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OUP to be carbon neutral by 2025

Oxford University Press (OUP) intends to be carbon neutral in its own operations by 2025, ensuring that 100% of paper for its printed publications is certified as sustainable and that it produces zero landfill. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-24 03:47:12 UTC ]
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OUP unveils new logo to mark digital-first shift

Oxford University Press (OUP) has launched new branding to mark its move towards becoming a digital-first business.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-06 10:52:31 UTC ]
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First Half Profits Soared at Penguin Random House

Booming audiobook sales and strong performances in some of its largest markets boosted profits up 55.1% at Penguin Random House in the first six months of 2021. Revenue rose 10.9%, to €1.80 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins reports record profits as global revenue grows 19%

HarperCollins has reported “record profits”, with global revenues growing 19% in the financial year ending 30th June 2021, according to figures from parent firm News Corp.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-06 19:17:08 UTC ]
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How Magazine Publishers Are Cutting Print Costs to Improve Profits

Sponsored by Cummings Printing When it comes to improving profits at print magazines, there’s a tendency to focus on new ways of driving revenue. But while keeping a close eye on expenses can also have a significant impact on the bottom line, today’s environment often calls for a balancing... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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How Magazine Publishers Are Cutting Print Costs to Improve Profits

From frequency changes and staff reorgs to automation and list cleanup, publishers are getting creative when it comes to ensuring long-term viability. The post How Magazine Publishers Are Cutting Print Costs to Improve Profits appeared first on Eddie & Ozzie Awards. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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There's a long history of dances being pilfered for profit – and TikTok is the latest battleground

In choreography, the gray areas of copyright law make it difficult to determine what constitutes copyright infringement or plagiarism. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2021-07-23 12:13:47 UTC ]
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Q1 Profits Jumped at EDC

Profits for the first quarter ended May 31, 2021, rose 79% at Educational Development Corp. Sales increased 6.5%, to $40.8 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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