Netflix acquires comic book publisher Millarworld. Barnes & Noble Education adds positions in Brazil, France, Mexico with Student Brands.
‘Hogwarts to Hygge’: London Book & Screen Week Program Announced
Surrounding and extending the reach of London Book Fair, London Book & Screen Week has events scheduled all over the British capital, March 13-19.
Trading in Inkshares: Adam Gomolin’s Hollywood Edge
Now the CEO of crowdfunding platform Inkshares, Gomolin talks about the company’s pivot to focus on bringing books to Hollywood.
A TV Talk Show Appearance That Can Change an Author’s Future
Seth Meyers on Late Night, a US TV talk show, has embraced interviewing novelists and the result is often a boost in book sales following broadcast.
What Publishers Can Learn from Louis C.K.
Comedian Louis C.K. has a lot to teach publishers about digital marketing: specifically, his direct-to-consumer digital releases.
Canada Reads: Where Celebrities Battle for a Book’s Honor
Canada Reads, a contest in which 5 celebrities debate various books merits and vote a title off each day on CBC TV, has serious implications for publishers.
Downton Abbey as Metaphor for the Publishing Industry
Amazon Kindle is now a ‘proud sponsor’ of Downton Abbey. And it suits, as the show’s story arc reflects the current dynamic in the publishing business.
Innovating to Enable Storytelling in a Digital Age
The CEO of Beneath the Ink, a former Time Warner Cable executive, delivers lessons learned from the digital transformation of the cable industry.
45 Years After Kenneth Clark’s “Civilisation: A Personal View”
Kenneth Clarkâs Civilisation was to the TV historical series what The Sopranos was to dramas: the first and best of its kind which has never been equaled.
Bestsellers, Social Media and Humor as a Path to God
As Chaplain of The Colbert Report and a bestselling author, Rev. James Martin S.J. is one few religious figures to star on the mass media. Here, the bestselling author discusses his career and beliefs.