Data Dominates at MIP

May 16, 2013

BISG's MIP 2013: A New World of Big Data, Complexity and Collaboration In a morning of presentations focused on the growing importance of Big Data, mobile computing and self-publishing on industry decision-making, The Book Industry Study Group's Making Information Pay Conference on May 15 heard from a variety of panelists that included Ned May from Outsell, a data scientist from Bitly, Wattpad's head of content, and BISG president Len Vlahos. more » BEA Upbeat On Consumer Day, Live Streaming Plans Two weeks before BookExpo America officially kicks off, officials have released details on its live streaming program and talked a bit about expectations for the second consumer day planned for Saturday June 1. Show manager Steve Rosato said he is confident that consumer day—when a limited amount of readers will be admitted to the show—will be a "home run" for all parties connected to the event. more » Penguin Attorneys Recycle Failed Arbitration Bid In a 2012 ruling, Judge Denise Cote forcefully shot down Penguin's arguments for compelling arbitration in the price-fixing case. So, why re-file the motion to compel arbitration? To preserve the issue for appeal—yet another tantalizing hint that Penguin is not settling, and is prepared to go to trial. more » 'The Nation' Launches eBookNation The Nation has announced the launch of eBookNation, a new digital book initiative designed to make The Nation's most notable contributors, past and present, available to readers on tablets, smartphones and computers. eBookNation will feature both original works by Nation writers, and collections of essays and articles from the Nation Digital Archive. more » Today's Job Cognella, Inc. is seeking a Custom Publishing Division Manager. Maybe it's you! For more about this and other jobs, visit PW JobZone. To post a new job, click here. Shanghai Gets New Children's Book Fair The inaugural China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair (CCBF), to be held at the Shanghai Mart Exhibition Center, is set for November 7-10, with the first two days dedicated to trade, and the remaining days open to the public. Managed by Reed Exhibitions and approved with support from the General Administration of Press and Publications (GAPP), this event is dedicated to the publishing, rights acquisition, and distribution of content for those up to the age of 16. more » » Obituary: Milane Christiansen, 70 Milane Christiansen, who opened Book Works in San Diego County in 1976 and built it into a destination point for authors that lasted for 30 years, died on April 21 of complications from ALS. more » » Job Moves: May 16, 2013 Brenda Marsh has left her position as v-p, author relations at B&N, where she has worked since 1998, and can be reached at brendasmarsh@gmail.com, Publishing Trends reports. Elisabeth Ruge will be leaving Hanser Berlin at the end of 2013. Karsten Kredel has been named as her successor. more » » THE ROUNDUP J.K. Rowling's Spreadsheet: For Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. John Green's Commencement Speech: "Do not worry too much about your lawn." Amazon's Tax Questions: Guardian investigation shows key role of British-based staff in pushing tax rulebook to its limits. Steve Jobs's E-book Email: "Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream e-books market at $12.99 and $14.99." Radioshack Wants Shelf Space : In college bookstores. VIEW ALL » Authors on the Air Authors on the Air May 16, 2013: George Packer George Packer will be on The Daily Show for The Unwinding (FSG, 978-0374102418). more » » BLOGS PWxyz Blog Gabe Habash 10 Biggest Book Adaptation Flops The worst of the worst. more » Beyond Her Book Barbara Vey Author Sara Humphreys vs Ambercrombie & Fitch I met author Sara Humphreys at my Reader Appreciation luncheon for the first time and was quickly taken in by her wit and charm. Last week, she became my hero. more » ShelfTalker Josie Leavitt Letting the E-Reader Go An independent bookstores decides to focus on physical books and customers in the store rather than chasing the ebook market. more » PICTURE OF THE DAY Wattpad at MIP Ashleigh Gardner of Wattpad gives her presentation "When Everyone's an Author: Discovering a World of Unlimited Stories" at MIP 2013.	Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

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