Since Time Inc. became an indepedent publicly traded company last June, executives at the nation's large magazine publisher have tried to convince Wall Street investors that it's quickly transforming into a digital-first media company. It's certainly made strides, introducing video series, increasing traffic to sites like Time and People and, just this week, acquiring sports blogging network FanSided.But the company remains heavily reliant on print. During the first quarter of 2015, print comprised roughly 80% of the company's advertising sales, which is responsible for well more than half its overall revenue.Now, to wring more money from digital, Time Inc. has implemented a paywall for Entertainment Weekly's website, the first in what will be a series of paywalls across the company's various sites. Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'
[ Advertising Age | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Renamed Bookstr, the book discovery and recommendation platform has a new CEO, Sarah Hill, a relaunched website, and plans to release a new app later in September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A bookstore pops up in Arkansas; new stores prep top open in Pennsylvania and Minnesota; a B&N on Long Island could get a reprieve; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown has acquired two books by journalist Francesca Hornak for a "significant" five-figure sum. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ability to read is something many of us take for granted. At a young age, you probably had tons of books in your homes and schools, enabling you to learn to both read and write. Believe it or not, not everyone has access to books. Isn't that sad? Luckily, Amazon is looking to change this.... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Georgia bookstore preps for its grand opening; a Cleveland bookstore launches a magazine and adds record shop; a South Carolina bookseller celebrates his 50th year on the job; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An independent bookseller’s plans to launch a new international online bookseller to rival Amazon, Bookman & Black, have been cancelled. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of a book about the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden is to pay almost $7m (£5m) to the US government for violating non-disclosure agreements, according to the BBC. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon moves into Madison, Wis.; a Vermont bookshop expands; stores in Massachusetts and Minnesota prep to open; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new hashtag, #women_writers, is providing a safe space for female writers to talk about their literary passions, careers and frustrations in response to sexism within the publishing industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid falling book production, sagging sales, low readership, and higher book prices, one of Brazil's key publishing events opens next week, the industry looking for ways forward. The post São Paulo’s Book Fair: Brazil’s Bid for Hope in a Tough Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Tip Sheet two weeks ago, we ran Michael Honig’s list of his top 10 satires, which includes "Don Quixote," "Blackadder," and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An iconic gay bookstore in Canada changes hands; a North Carolina store readies a new toddler section; a Vermont store is feted for its support of reading; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A proposal put forward by Coventry City Council could see library users go online to order books and collect them from local community centres. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From interviewing Charlie Sheen to jeopardizing five-figure deals, seven magazine pro's share their "best mistakes." The post Lessons Learned in Times of Crisis appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The editor of the 'New York Times' Sunday Book Review will take over all book coverage for the paper, including the daily Books section, book news, and publishing industry news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies land in Ohio and North Carolina; Amazon unveils new pickup location in the Windy City; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US president Barack Obama has released his official summer reading list, which includes Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train (Doubleday) and H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (Vintage). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon adds sales tax in one more state; used book sales rebound in one city; Texas bookstore offers dedicated shopping day for vets; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former publisher Patrick Connors is the latest in a series of departures at the fashion brand. The post Kevin Martinez Joins Time Inc. to Oversee InStyle appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Misses Fabulous and Sparkle and Misters Marvellous and Adventure to be added to the late Roger Hargreaves’s series of children’s books The Mr Men are joining the 21st century with the introduction of a handful of new characters to join the primary-coloured ranks of Mr Happy, Mr Bump and... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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