What we learned from the Kings' 1-0 loss to the Calgary Flames

What we learned from the Kings’ 1-0 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday: New coach, same old struggles Firing John Stevens and replacing him with Willie Desjardins was supposed to rekindle the passion that was missing from the Kings’ game this season. Guess what: Maybe it wasn’t Stevens’ fault... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Kings Road's head of digital Nick Coveney leaves Bonnier Publishing

Nick Coveney, Kings Road Publishing's head of digital and social media (part of Bonnier Publishing), is stepping down from his role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Machine Learning: Can a Computer Judge a Book By Its Cover?

Could software someday design book covers that could be judged—correctly—by human readers? Research in Japan says...it depends. The post Machine Learning: Can a Computer Judge a Book By Its Cover? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Steve Laube Launches a Writer’s Learning Center, New Imprint

In addition to launching the Christian Writers Institute (CWI), a website offering classes for writers in a range of formats, literary agent Steve Laube is now publishing books under a new CWI imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Grisham's 'Whistler' Takes #1

John Grisham's 'The Whistler' has pushed Paula Hawkins's 'The Girl on the Train' from its longstanding perch at the top of the iBooks bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 1, 2016

A bookstore/restaurant preps for its Maryland opening; stores expand in New Jersey and Washington; a California bookstore adds a publishing arm; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube stars the Sidemen are frontrunners in race for Christmas books No 1

Figures show that game-playing vloggers’ print debut sold more than 26,000 copies in its first three days on sale last weekA week after the starting gun was fired on the race to the top of the Christmas book charts, YouTube superstars the Sidemen have emerged in front of the likes of Jamie... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Future Publishing has learned from using header bidding

Header bidding is a hot topic in publishing currently having unlocked new ways to bump up programmatic ad yields. Being early into the tech, case studies are still few and far between though magazine publisher Future has made some good headway. The group, which trades 70 percent of its 400... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First NHL goal a thrill (and relief) for Kings' Nic Dowd

  Who has the Nic Dowd puck? More accurately, the puck that Dowd shot past Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen for his first NHL goal. The Kings were fairly sure someone grabbed the memento for Dowd.   “I think so. I couldn’t tell you for sure,” Kings left wing Tanner Pearson said. “I think Brownie... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Super Thursday: battle for UK book charts Christmas No 1 begins

Jamie Oliver and Phil Collins go up against Ladybird parodies and Danish coziness on bumper publishing day Jamie Oliver and Phil Collins will do battle against Ladybird and the Danish concept of hygge in the race to be Christmas No 1 in the UK book charts, which begins in earnest with the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edwards and Contos join Laurence King

Laurence King Publishing has appointed illustrated book editor Chelsea Edwards and visual arts specialist Philip Contos as senior editors.            Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exclusive Books mourns loss of Lauren Watson

South African bookselling chain Exclusive Books is mourning the sudden death of Lauren Watson, manager of its flagship Hyde Park store in Johannesburg. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Death of Thailand's King Is Having a Massive Impact on Media There

Sunee Paripunna, Thailand CEO of Omnicom Media Group, said a national television pool would live-broadcast each day's funeral rites for the late king, with normal programs resuming afterward with restricted content. "Most (channels) are airing content tributes to the life and work of the late... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Howard Jacobson and Mervyn King feature in new ‘Hay Levels’ series

Novelist Howard Jacobson and Mervyn King, former governor of the bank of England, are amongst the first speakers to appear in this year’s Hay Levels, a series of educational videos for A-Level students from the Hay Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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September Religion Bestsellers: TerKeurst’s 'Uninvited' Holds at #1; Cahn’s ‘Mysteries’ Tops

Lysa TerKeurst maintained the #1 spot on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list for the second consecutive month with ‘Uninvited,’ while the companion study guide took #9. Plus, Jonathan Cahn debuted on our Fiction list with his newly released ‘The Book of Mysteries.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Duolingo introduces chatbots to help iPhone users learn a foreign language

There are many ways to try to learn a new language, ranging from audio books and text books, to software and web-based options. One learning tool that's proving popular at the moment is Duolingo, and a new feature has been introduced that helps to provide an immersive linguistic experience. It... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2016-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Radio 1's Cairney to speak at Reading Agency event

BBC Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney is going to be speaking in conversation with The Reading Agency at The British Library next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author donates £1,720 from sales of books to charity

Harrogate author Jackie Buxton has presented cheques of £860.32 each to Breast Cancer Haven and Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre from the sales of her book: Tea & Chemo; Fighting Cancer, Living Life. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Marriott learned from its faulty Facebook Messenger chatbot

When Marriott made its first foray into Facebook Messenger in March 2016, it was a complete disaster. The hotel brand took its dynamic product ads to people’s Facebook inboxes, initiating automated conversations that asked them if they still wanted to book a room at the Courtyard Marriott... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Snapchat King' DJ Khaled's debut to Transworld

Transworld is publishing a debut by Amercian hip hop producer and "King of Snapchat" DJ Khaled, explaining the many pearls of wisdom he has posted on social media. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What can publishing learn from grime?

Crystal Mahey-Morgan looks at whether publishing can learn anything from grime artists choosing to make their own way in the music industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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