Future plc has reached an agreement to acquire U.S.-based rival Purch's consumer-facing brands, as well as its RAMP ad tech platform, for $132.5 million (£102 million), significantly expanding the London-based technology publisher's already growing North American footprint. Under the terms of the deal, expected to close in August, assets including Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, Live Science and Space.com, among other digital media brands—as well as Purch's multimillion-dollar ad tech licensing business—will join Future's U.S. portfolio, alongside consumer-facing brands such as PC Gamer and MacLife, and NewBay Media, which Future acquired in April for $13.8 million. "The two businesses share similar cultures," said Future CEO Zillah Byng-Thorne in a statement. "We both share our audiences' passion, we're data-driven, ambitious, and both have an innovative mindset. From day one, Future will be number-one in the U.S. consumer technology sector, and beyond this we see clear opportunities for combined growth." Not included in the sale to Future U.S. is Purch's small business-focused b2b unit, a portfolio whose properties include Business.com and Business News Daily as well as the online platform BuyerZone. That unit, which itself has expanded substantially in recent years under SVP and GM Aaron Bailey, will be rebranded as Business.com after the acquisition closes. "Our focus on content and commerce and the development of proprietary monetization technology enabled us to build a... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child becomes the fastest-selling book in the UK this decade. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new book chronicles the kidnapping of Patty Hearst and its stunning aftermath. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mantle has acquired The Other Bennet Girl, a second novel by Janice Hadlow, for publication in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster UK is to publish The Art of Aardman, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the animation company. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Corsair, an imprint of Little, Brown, has acquired an anonymously authored self-publishing success story called Diary of an Oxygen Thief. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is partnering with the UK government to explore making the delivery of parcels by drones a reality. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph and Penguin Random House Children’s have jointly acquired How to be a Bawse: A Guide to S̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶ Conquering Life by Canadian comedian and YouTube personality Lilly Singh. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of the delightfully twisted new novel, "The Heavenly Table," shares five writing tips. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Second editorial director Mark Siegel has organized a group of young illustrators to produce the forthcoming graphic novel series, 5 Worlds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Have you wondered how Facebook might offer high-speed internet access using lasers? The company's Connectivity Lab is happy to show you. It just published a research paper explaining laser beam technology can deliver up to 2Gbps to remote places.... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You duology has sold over a million copies across all editions, as sequel After You (Penguin) spent a third week running as the Official UK Top 50 number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Accounts show that Amazon paid less tax in the UK in 2015 than a year earlier despite rising UK sales and a change to its accounting methods following the introduction of the so-called Google Tax, The Bookseller can reveal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's My Job in 5 is with Jillian Levick, associate publicist at Watkins Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many digital media businesses chase readers on the largest scale possible, all the better to attract advertisers that want to spread their messages widely. But big reach comes at a cost -- in quality, in resources -- that isn't always justified by the ad rates online.Unfortunately the niche game... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A spokesperson for Pearson UK has said the company is "80% of the way there and ahead of plan" on its latest job-cutting restructure, as the wider company looks to make £250m annualised cost savings globally this year plus a further £100m in 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We interviewed Sarah Taylor, group marketing manager at Troubador Publishing Group about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We asked Maddie Jane, sales development officer at the Bible Reading Fellowship about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'We will have to strengthen our voice,' says a panelist from the UK's Publishers Association on the implications of Brexit for the book industry there. The post ‘Brexit Means Brexit’? UK Publishing Isn’t Fully Convinced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is creating 1,000 new permanent jobs in the UK, on top of the 2,500 roles previously announced in January, as it gears up for its “biggest Christmas ever”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two leading trade bodies in the book industry are turning towards lobbying the UK competition authorities over Amazon as opposed to the European Commission following Brexit. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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