Media companies have been streamlining their businesses by cleaving off underperforming print units from more lucrative TV, film and digital businesses. Just this year, Time Warner spun off magazine division Time Inc., Tribune Company split apart its TV and newspaper businesses and Gannett announced plans to divide TV and print, all following similar moves from other companies in years prior.But Meredith Corporation, publisher of magazines like Better Homes and Gardens as well as the owner and operator of 15 local TV stations, has not joined the movement. During an investor call Thursday to discuss its most-recent earnings report, an analyst asked Meredith executives whether it would ever follow the trend."We are not opposed to it," said Meredith Chairman and CEO Stephen Lacy. But the Des Moines, Iowa-based company would need to "feel there's a larger opportunity on one side of the house that would create value for shareholders" instead of just separating for the sake of it, he added. Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'
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Printing and production costs are likely to go up following Brexit, which may lead to publishers increasing book prices, members of the Independent Publishers Guild have been warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Domino, which began in the mid-aughts as a home dcor magazine from Cond Nast and closed at the end of the decade and returned in 2013, is still in the process of reinventing itself as a blend of e-commerce, old-fashioned print, and digital media.On Monday, Domino announced the appointment of... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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So far in 2016, sales of print books are up 6% over last year, despite the lack of a single runaway bestseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The London-based art and fashion magazine will arrive as the 12th digital channel in the Vice Media portfolio. The post Vice Media Purchases Garage Magazine appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fate of print edition unknown as Markets Media undergoes digital redesign. The post Traders Magazine Acquired by Markets Media appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Q&A with Jeff Hennessy, chairman and CEO of the healthcare media, events, and education company. The post Inside HMP’s Pivot from Print Publisher to Multi-Channel Events Business appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From cutlines to Q&A’s, most brands could learn from what works. The post The Good and the Bad in the Art of Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colorado Parent acquired by 5280 Publishing while Westchester Family joins CNG. The post Hibert Publishing Sells Off Magazine Assets appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble’s self-publishing platform has launched a self-service option that allows Nook Press authors to create print editions of their titles and sell them via B&N stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Declaring that 'the current copyright framework is unfit for the digital age,' the chief of the Europe's research libraries organization speaks out against "neighboring rights,' related rights, for publishers. The post European Research Libraries Say ‘Neighboring Rights’ Oppose Open Science... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers take deeper dives into targeted topics, looking to appeal to millennials, expand ad inventory, and drive names into their databases. The post If Magazine Brands Are So Valuable, Why Are There So Many Non-Branded Offshoots? appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'We don't have a problem with space,' says Alexandre Gaudefroy. His bookshop can provide you with one of millions of titles, while you wait. Print-on-Demand has a dedicated foothold in Paris. The post Paris and the Machine: Now Printing a New Business Model appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Books is publishing an in-depth account of the Class of '92’s takeover of Salford City FC, authored by the ex-Manchester United stars Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, with chief football writer for the Mail on Sunday Rob Draper. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the resurgence of print formats, indie booksellers are testing new business models, scouting new locations, and starting mini-chains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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He was the fifth-generation president of family-owned Publishers Printing Company. The post Printing Executive Nick Simon Dead at 57 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House chair Gail Rebuck has said the pipeline of women executives in FTSE 100 companies is “woefully low” and that she is “quite close” to be being in favour of quotas, should things not be seen to be moving in “the right direction”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quartz appoints VP global marketing, USAToday and Salon.com editors-in-chief leave, and more... The post Hearst Magazines Appoints VP, Consumer Engagement | People on the Move – 6.15.16 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The final volume in horror emperor Stephen King's Bill Hodges Trilogy, 'End of Watch,' broke the top five on the week ended June 12, coming in at #4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following Edwards' departure, David Carey announces restructuring of Hearst Magazines to follow global strategy. The post Duncan Edwards Steps Down as CEO of Hearst Magazines International appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What medium delivers the biggest bang for the buck? A new study provides a definitive answer, at least for packaged goods, and it's probably not the one anyone expected.Magazines deliver by far the best return on ad spending when compared to TV, digital display and video, mobile and cross-media... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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