What Buyers Liked—and Didn’t Like—About the Virtual NewFronts

The first-ever virtual NewFronts is in the books. Adweek has already rounded up the most memorable moments from last week's events, and now it's time for the buyers to have their say. We granted buyers anonymity to tell us what they liked--and didn't like--about the 2020 Digital Content NewFronts. Here's what they thought: The virtual... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2020-06-29 17:23:22 UTC ]
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Call of Duty didn’t top the yearly sales charts for one of the first times since 2009

Just like death and taxes, you can usually rely on a Call of Duty game to top the sales charts each year. The various entries in Activision’s warfare simulation franchise have mostly done just that, going all the way back to 2009. This year’s a bit different. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has... Continue reading at Engadget

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Kindle Direct Publishing Will Beta Test Virtual Voice–Narrated Audiobooks

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I didn’t think it was possible to be a novelist’: Julian Barnes on literature, loss – and his late friend Martin Amis

The Booker winning author talks about how his most recent work was inspired by Hilary Mantel, and the way the books world has changed since his debut was published more than 40 years agoToo many people have been dying lately,” Julian Barnes reflects over the phone from his home in north London.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-09-16 08:00:25 UTC ]
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Former 'Friends' writer says the stars were unhappy and purposely tanked jokes they didn't like

A former "Friends" writer's new memoir details her experience on the show at a time when the stars seemed unhappy, and the writers room wasn't so friendly. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-08-25 01:20:03 UTC ]
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Report finds YouTube more popular than TikTok for young book buyers

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12 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed

Some tech purchases are no-brainers when getting ready for a fresh school year, like buying a new laptop or Chromebook. But other back-to-school products aren’t quite as obvious. They might seem purely optional—stuff you buy if you have money to throw around. But don’t be so quick to... Continue reading at PC World

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Comic Villains You Forgot (Or Didn’t Know) Existed

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10 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed

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Nick Cater blames Probyn’s sacking on ‘poisonous’ equity – but didn’t get the News Corp memo | Weekly Beast

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Digiday+ Research: Nielsen gets boost in NewFronts, upfront cycle — but Comscore wins as measurement provider

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NewFronts Day 3—Twitter shows up after all and inside TikTok’s invite-only event

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Condé Nast Unveils Expanded Digital Video Slate During NewFronts

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For teens who like to write: Miami Book Fair is offering a virtual summer camp.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-18 14:26:44 UTC ]
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