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fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Briefing: DoubleVerify casts itself as news ally in Cannes - as scrutiny mounts

Whenever inventory is flagged as brand unsafe, the CPMs are 30% lower. And if you're making $100 million in revenue, a 30% drop is [a loss of] $30 million.
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on the Women's prize for nonfiction: shining a light where it's badly needed | Editorial

Male nonfiction authors take the lead over women, with over 60% of bestseller titles in the UK attributed to men this year.
Women in technology
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#self-publishing
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#audience-engagement
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Digiday+ Research: Nearly half of publishers report an increase in referral traffic from social

fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Digiday+ Research: Nearly half of publishers report an increase in referral traffic from social

more#audience-engagement
fromFilm Courage
3 weeks ago

5 Biggest Mistakes Authors Make When Releasing A Book - Desiree Duffy

Not having enough editors or the right editors to go through the manuscript can lead to significant issues in the writing process.
Books
#market-trends
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Media Briefing: Ad spend rebounds in Q2, but publishers brace for a murky second half

fromDigiday
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Media Briefing: Ad spend rebounds in Q2, but publishers brace for a murky second half

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fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting
1 month ago

Social media is influencing how authors promote their books. Here's how

"I believe the insistence on blurbs has become incredibly damaging to what should be our industry's ultimate goal: producing books of the highest possible quality," Manning wrote.
Social media marketing
Chicago Cubs
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake books

Chicago Sun-Times published a list of fake books attributed to real authors, prompting criticism and raising questions about the use of AI in journalism.
#google
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Zero-click searches: Google's AI tools are the culmination of its hubris

Google's March 2024 core update drastically changed search dynamics, impacting publisher traffic amidst a push for AI integration.
The update represents a significant shift towards AI in search, with mixed reactions from the publishing community.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Freelancers get smacked by Google's 'spam' crackdown as media outlets scrub bylines and cut ties

Publishers are cutting ties with freelancers to comply with Google's content policies
Google's crackdown has significantly impacted freelance writers and product review articles
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women's magazines still thriving despite closure of The Lady, the journal for gentlewomen'

The Lady magazine is closing, highlighting a shift in women's magazine readership and the need for niche evolution in a digital landscape.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Australia's literary community is outraged over Black Inc's AI model training proposal without clear consent from authors.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Australia's literary community is outraged over Black Inc's AI model training proposal without clear consent from authors.
more#ai-ethics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mutiny brews in French bookshops over Hachette owner's media grip

Independent bookshops in France are resisting the influence of billionaire Vincent Bollore over the publishing industry.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Furkat Kasimov Unveils Business Secrets in Entrepreneurial Success through Upcoming Book | HackerNoon

Kasimov emphasizes that relentless determination, strategic thinking, and learning from failures are crucial for success in today's business environment.
Growth hacking
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.
Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.
fromPractical Ecommerce
4 months ago

Bookshop.org, an Amazon Rival, Adds Ebooks

"We aim to snatch a crumb away from the giant's mouth. Just 1% of Amazon's business could provide massive support for independent bookstores."
E-Commerce
#neil-gaiman
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

DC Comics pull Neil Gaiman title while Amazon Prime series set to go ahead

Neil Gaiman's 'Death' graphic novel was pulled amidst sexual assault allegations against him, reflecting significant industry repercussions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

DC Comics pull Neil Gaiman title while Amazon Prime series set to go ahead

Neil Gaiman's 'Death' graphic novel was pulled amidst sexual assault allegations against him, reflecting significant industry repercussions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

In announcing the drastic VAT hike on books, Slovakia’s finance minister justified the decision by citing studies claiming that book buyers are predominantly wealthier individuals.
Privacy professionals
Writing
fromCurbed
9 months ago

Rumaan Alam Moved to New York With a Bottle of Acqua di Gio and $300

Rumaan Alam turned humble beginnings in New York into a successful writing career, highlighting resilience and ambition.
His early struggles included financial hardship and navigating familial expectations.
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