Month: January 2018

Practice makes perfect: why research agencies still have the upper hand

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Practice makes perfect: why research agencies still have the upper hand

And by providing similarly rigorous insight services to publishers via their commercial teams, an agency makes sure they are not 'marking their own homework'. This means the end clients can rely on quality outputs. Typically, research agencies will provide insights based on a profound knowledge and
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Author Nancy J. Wheeler's newly released "God Whispers" is a collection of devotionals, Scriptures …

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Nancy J. Wheeler's new book “God Whispers” is a collection of devotionals, scriptures, and poetry that will encourage readers to listen as God speaks to their lives and inspires them in their walk with the Lord. View a synopsis of “God Whispers” on YouTube.
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MLK poetry symposium: “The Fierce Urgency of Now”

Black Ice taught a Masters Writing Course to local teens before the reading, and two of these students opened the event. Then the stage went black and a recording of writer James Baldwin reminded us that “only the poets know us.” Then Black Ice took the stage. Black Ice remade the Gil Scott-Heron
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Starr Lee Bryant's newly released "Angels" is an enchanting book about a young boy's special …

“Angels” from Christian Faith Publishing author Starr Lee Bryant is a delightful story of fourteen-year-old Fraser who has died prematurely while … Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Starr Lee Bryant's new book is a fascinating story of young Fraser seeing visions of his family's current status on
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Insight Over Civic Hybrid a No-Brainer, Says Honda

While it would have been relatively easy to do another hybrid version of its best-selling compact car – the new third-generation Insight rides on the current-gen Civic's platform – it wouldn't have been in keeping with the spirit of the Civic, says a top company official. “The Civic is lightweight, sporty,
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Women write literary fiction's big hitters. So where are their prizes?

Given the well-documented bias of the big prizes in favour of male authors – in 2015, the author Kamila Shamsie established that less than 40% of titles submitted by publishers for the Booker prize in the previous five years were by women – this results in a very small pool of eligible names, mainly those
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Why Even Digital Publishers Should 'Like' Facebook's News Feed Change

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Why Even Digital Publishers Should 'Like' Facebook's News Feed Change

Described as a “nuclear bomb” by Adweek, Facebook's changes to its News Feed that kicked in a week ago have sparked fears of apocalypse and doom for digital publishers. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the move aims to provide users with less public content from businesses, brands and
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Is that this man the brand new greatest good friend of unlawful pot sellers?

In doing so, experts say, Sessions could become illegal marijuana dealers' new best friend. By (). Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 | 2 a.m.. Illegal pot producers and sellers have found a champion in U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions: If Sessions gets his way, he could be refueling their business and refilling
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Over 90 express interest in Big Green Bookshop's indie alliance

Key will also be meeting with a various trade members this week – including publishers – who are interested in how they can help. He also said the alliance had “tentatively” received an offer of funding, but could not reveal any more details until it was confirmed. In the meantime, Key wants to keep the
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John Breunig: A muddled draft of history

But Graham had a grounding in the newsroom few publishers can boast. That, however, is one of those details that can disrupt the flow of an engaging celluloid narrative. Tweaking details and misdirecting the audience with a reliably taut John Williams score almost makes you overlook that The New
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How to grow your publishing company

An upcoming seminar from the Music Publishers Association (MPA) will cover all you need to know about taking your company to the next level. From financial backing to HR tips, A&R strategies to international support, this two-day event promises a one-stop shop for publishers looking to grow from the
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Chinese Police Seize Publisher From Train in Front of Diplomats

BEIJING — A Hong Kong-based book publisher with Swedish citizenship who was secretly spirited to China and held in custody for two years, igniting international controversy, has disappeared again in dramatic fashion — snatched from a train bound for Beijing under the eyes of two Swedish diplomats
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The Literary South Is in Mourning

I have a graduate degree in creative writing and spent a dozen years making my living as a writer, but by the time I got to Rivendell I was working as an editor and had written hardly a word of my own in years. I was exhausted by caregiving — by raising children and simultaneously tending needy elders
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News feed changes a win-win for Facebook

By limiting the reach of publishers' content through algorithmic changes, Facebook appears to be firming its grasp on what gets seen by users. This will ultimately give the social media company more control over the content that gets viewed, and they're signaling that it will be coming from (at least who
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What Facebook's Feed Changes Mean for the News

Some 45% of Americans get their news from Facebook , FB 0.83% according to Pew Research Center. For publishers, Facebook's plans to shake-up its news feed may mean a dramatic change in traffic from the platform. The social media company has said its new algorithm will prioritize what it calls
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The Scots leid: publishin the 'unreadable'

Literature in Scots continues to be well-served by Luath Press, publishing poets such as Janet Paisley and Rab Wilson. The Space Between (Aberdeen University Press) is the long-awaited collected works of Doric poet Sheena Blackhall. It's also necessary to mention Staunin ma Lane (Shearsman
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Publishing Masterclass with Dominic Byatt

Publishing Masterclass with Dominic Byatt. 3:00-5:00pm Masterclass with Dominic Byatt 5:15-7:00pm Drinks reception. Department of Politics and International Studies Social Sciences Building, The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom To contact a member of staff, please use the
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FlipHTML5 suggests the easiest way to convert PDF to HTML5 flipbook

And now it is also possible to sell self-published flipbooks directly on FlipHTML5 making it the all-in-one solution for digital publishers. “We will continue to explore the latest technology and do our utmost to improve our applications to meet the needs of our clients,” said Winston Zhang. Those who want
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Simon Armitage and the poetry of Leeds

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Simon Armitage and the poetry of Leeds

A lot has happened during the intervening decades since he was teaching creative writing at the university. For one thing, Armitage is practically a household name these days and has become arguably this country's most famous living poet. He took up his new post in the autumn having spent the
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Facebook promises to clean up its toxic news feed: Is that even possible?

“It's kind of strange, this mass de-prioritization,” an anonymous publisher told Business Insider. “We've been very much encouraged to build audiences here. People spend lots of money to build these operations. At some point it grows tiresome. You start thinking, over time, is this really worth it?”.
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APE 2018 conference report

For one of Europe's most important gathering on scholarly communication, 'Academic Publishing in Europe', more than 250 delegates gathered in Berlin from 16 to 17 January 2018 (pre-conference 15 January). Since 2006, the conference series has addressed key challenges facing the community,
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Omnific publishing

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Omnific publishing

Omnific publishing. “The sensational teen paranormal romance featured in PEOPLE Magazine and on INSIDE EDITION! Eerie by CM McCoy Call for Submission for an anthology of Historical Erotica with a Founding Fathers Theme Edited by Lisa O'Hara/Omnific Staff To be published by Omnific
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Bioinspired total synthesis of (-)-gymnothelignan L

The first asymmetric total synthesis of gymnothelignan L has been accomplished in 14 steps with 11.2% overall yield. The synthetic approach features an anti Evans aldol reaction, a diastereoselective methylation, a Suzuki-Miyaura coupling and a bioinspired desymmetric transannular Friedel-Crafts
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Publishing Made Simple!

Publishing Made Simple! My students need copy paper, manila drawing paper, ruled manila drawing paper, file folders, sheet protectors, stapler, staples, and paper clips.
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Publishing of Caverion Corporation's Financial Statement Release for 2017 on 7 February 2018

Find our company's press releases, stock exchange releases and investor news – all summarised to this Releases -page.
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Affordable Creative Writing Service

I am looking to find ongoing, part-time work with an individual or company. I have written for several websites over the years. Currently, I am seeking anywhere from five to twelve hours per week,…
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GALLERY: Crawford's top 10 achievers

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GALLERY: Crawford's top 10 achievers

Her other achievement includes winning the SACEE creative writing competition. She will be studying towards an electronic engineering degree at the Tuks. Mayuri Ramnarain got distinctions in English, Afrikaans, mathematics, accounting, life science, physical science, engineering graphics and design
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Facebook's recent changes in news feed is a call of death for publishers

CEO Facebook Mark Zuckerburg recently announced big changes in the news feed which resulted in less air time for posts from publishers, businesses, and celebrities while making it more centric towards friends and family. After the announcement, the change was being observed in selected regions
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Larissa Self's new release "An Inheritance of Hope" is the story of Riley Cooper and her mission to …

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Larissa Self's new book tells the tale of a post-apoplectic world given hope by the one true God. Bound for Utah on what was supposed to be a month-long vacation at her parents' home, Riley Cooper leaves California with her children in the early hours of the
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Publishing Books

My students need a binding machine and spines to create projects. I teach in a Title I school with high poverty. Our school is currently funded by a grant for free breakfast and lunch for all students. Our class is composed of students from many backgrounds…
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Nicholls professor inspiring future filmmakers

While studying creative writing Remark wrote a short story that became the basis for a 2014 film called “Call Me Cappy.” The 17-minute short features the acting talents of Ritchie Montgomery, who appeared in “True Detective,” “American Horror Story,” “Treme,” “The Help” and “Django Unchained.”.
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DARPA Selects Faircount to Produce 60th Anniversary Publication

… and development programs for the Department of Defense (DOD) – including its history, past achievements, organization, and current and future programs and initiatives – will not be new to Faircount. In fact, this will be a follow-up to the publication Faircount produced in 2008 for the 50th anniversary,
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Joe McQuaid's Publisher's Notebook: Moving into the Union Leader's future

Joe McQuaid's Publisher's Notebook: Moving into the Union Leader's future. By JOE McQUAID. January 21. 2018 8:46PM. If all goes according to the grand plan, the new visitors' entrance to the Union Leader is open for business today and the aging publisher will be in his former office in our
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Jeanne Pruett's New Book "Jeanne Pruett: Miss Satin Sheets I Remember" Details Her Career As …

Recent release “Jeanne Pruett: Miss Satin Sheets I Remember” from Page Publishing author Jeanne Pruett details how, during her decades long career, she sold millions of records and … Pruett shares, “(I am) the author and publisher of four best-selling cookbooks in a series entitled Feedin' Friends.
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High cost of braille books a dampener for TN students

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High cost of braille books a dampener for TN students

Chennai, Jan 22 (PTI) High cost of braille books which are at least 30 per cent higher than others, besides inadequate availability of textbooks for … Printing a single page of a braille book with features like embossing to identify letters would consume about two to three pages used in a normal book, she
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OCTC common read features Kentucky native this semester

She teaches creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and lives in Greensboro. Kaye Brown, OCTC associate English professor and co-chair for the common reading program, said the college tries to feature authors that have connections to Kentucky. She said the common
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Defamation case filed against Indian-origin publisher in Nepal

A prominent Nepalese businessman has filed a defamation case against an Indian-origin publisher for allegedly publishing 'false' news reports linking him to a money laundering case. Ajya Raj Sumargi, the chairman of the Muktishree group of companies, filed the case at Kathmandu District Court
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Feelings or facts?

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Feelings or facts?

If there's one thing I've learned writing for The Observer, it is that good journalists must always avoid bias. When I was on student government, I could not write about student government events or elections, because that would be seen as me promoting a group I'm part of. Of course I wouldn't say
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Students no longer spend on books with KADS1M

However, only a very small portion of the RM70 million allocation for such students was actually spent on books. Malaysian Book Publishers Association (Mabopa) president Ishak Hamzah said KADS1M, which was also used as a debit card for students, had an adverse impact on the local book industry.
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Salisbury councillor's challenge: publish travel costs now

A SALISBURY councillor has challenged all SA councils to make travel expense reports publicly available in line with an Opposition plan that is also backed by the Premier. Councillor Beau Brug said he wants Salisbury to lead the way and plans to submit a formal notice of motion at next week's council
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High Cost Of Braille Books A Dampener For Tamil Nadu Students

High cost of braille books which are at least 30 per cent higher than others, besides inadequate availability of textbooks for various subjects are posing a hurdle … On the cost of braille books, Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India Executive member R M Meyyappan said, “The publishing
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Hanoi book street fails to attract visitors

Publishers need more support from Hanoi's authorities, he said, adding that HCM City book street has operated quite well so far and “Hanoi could learn experience from this,” Quan noted. Literary critic Pham Xuan Nguyen said that for a long time, Dinh Le and Nguyen Xi streets in Hanoi were already
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Julia Reda-Led Panel Discussion Reveals – Publishers' Right Faces High Resistance From …

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Julia Reda-Led Panel Discussion Reveals – Publishers' Right Faces High Resistance From …

This is an initiative that together with a recently published study questions whether national and EU neighbouring rights for publishers are actually lawful. The article below gives an overview of the panel discussion and movements that followed in the legislative process in Brussels, with a special focus
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How commerce publishers use their data to cozy up to retailers

Commerce-focused publishers looking to deepen their ties with retailers and limit their dependence on Amazon are delivering more than just interested audiences these days. Using conversion data from e-commerce transactions, commerce publishers are giving retailers recommendations on
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The Economist Sees A Digital Ad Bubble; Safeguard Scientifics May Sell MediaMath Stake

Last week, Snap brought on a new head of media partnerships and announced its first publisher summit, Digiday reports. CEO Evan Spiegel told investors last year that content is one of Snap's priorities for 2018. “We're going to push harder and be more proactive with helping you succeed on Snapchat
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Facebook news-feed changes will cut into publishers' branded-content revenue

Facebook's news-feed change is likely to cut into the money publishers can make from producing and distributing custom branded and sponsored editorial videos on the platform, their top source of revenue on Facebook. Top Facebook publishers can nab a 50-70 percent margin on custom branded
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Starcom, Nation win six straight

Six and counting. The Starcom Network/Nation Publishing Conquering Lions maintained their unblemished record since 2016 with a hard-fought 19-run victory over the Commissioner of Police Elite squad in a Twenty20 tapeball cricket match at Weymouth on Saturday night.
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How publishers are cashing in on cryptomania

Now, publishers are getting in on the frenzy. Media companies from Business Insider to Investopedia are all creating new products, from newsletters to video — but the pressure is also on to differentiate. It's impossible for them to cover everything, and finding a niche is the way to grow audience reach
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Academy Press sustains loss position

For a country to excel, the society must promote book development and publishing. In Nigeria, millions are spent on publishing books without profit due to piracy. Paying royalties to authors despite not making profit has remained an impossibility to run an independent publishing house in Nigeria.
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Inside Magazine Publishing

Synopsis: Inside Magazine Publishing is an engaging and practically-focused textbook exploring all aspects of the contemporary magazine industry. Editors David Stam and Andrew Scott present a detailed analysis of the key elements of the magazine business today with both a look back to the past
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Zim author releases new book in USA

US-based author, Martha Mutomba, has released a new book, Lessons from My Grandmother, which is based on her life experiences during her youthful days in rural Zimbabwe. The 262 page book, published by Morgan James Publishers, will be released on January 30, 2018 and a portion of the sales
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Polo Grounds Publishing Logo Contest (Publisher of upcoming book series The Baseball Gods are …

Polo Grounds Publishing is a book publishing company. The first released from the company will be a book series called “The Baseball Gods are Real” written by Jonathan Fink. A true story about baseball and spirituality. The Baseball Gods are Real will be a book series. However, the publishing
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Facebook wants its users to rank news organisations on trustworthiness

This comes two weeks after Facebook had announced a major overhaul to users News Feeds, to emphasize posts, videos and photos shared by friends and family over publishers and brands. This fresh initiative will not change that but will have implications for what news is consumed on Facebook,
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Lengel: Watching 'The Post' Movie Makes Me Even Prouder to Have Worked There

For 11 years, as a Washington Post reporter, I strolled into the building at 15th and L and saw some imposing, life-size photos on the wall, across from the elevators. One showed then-Publisher Katharine Graham standing with Bob Woodward during Watergate. The other was a 1971 photo of Graham
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HuffPost UK plans more topic-specific newsletters

In the wake of Facebook's announcement that it would deprioritize publishers' content in its news feed, the need for publishers to diversify their traffic sources has never been more urgent. In the U.S., HuffPost hasn't let the Facebook feed changes deter it from growing niche communities through
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Women, Oxford and Novels of Crime

Alison Hoddinott writes about the history of crime fiction set in Oxford from the early decades of the 20th century to the present. Her emphasis is on novels written by women and the ways in which their fiction deals with both the mystery and its solution and with the situation of women within the university
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Digital Platforms Change Their Relationships with Content Providers

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Digital Platforms Change Their Relationships with Content Providers

To elaborate, Facebook's Head of News Feed Adam Mosseri explained in a blog post, “Because space in News Feed is limited, showing more posts from friends and family and updates that spark conversation means we'll show less public content, including videos and other posts from publishers or
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Woodstock-area woman creates The Lisa Libraries to put new books in hands of underprivileged kids

While The Lisa Libraries has sent books to children as far as Hawaii, many of the donations stay local, Luksberg said. In Kingston, this included more than 2,000 books for People's Place, which were distributed at the agency's “Project Santa” Christmas Program and at a summer program. Parents and
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Young man seeks cure for Parkinson's Disease

Jessee Walker, left, and Jeremiah Pate. Jessee is a friend of Jeremiah's and is an inspiration to the young scientist. Jessee suffers from Parkinson's Disease, the disease for which Jeremiah is seeking a cure. Jeremiah Pate is a 19 year old student currently attending the University of Arizona.
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Stock Up Now — These Sold-Out Organic Tees Are Baaack

So, each week in The Sell-Out, we're getting the scoop from your favorite retailers on what's selling like crazy. … you never got your money's worth out of, the special occasion dress that never saw, well, a special occasion, that slightly-too-small pair of jeans that you bought anyway (never a good idea).
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