Publishers “higher standards” excludes authors at BEA
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May 31, 2011

“Attendance at BookExpo America last week, including BlogWorld, was 23,067. Excluding BlogWorld, whose participants were not included in last year’s attendance figures, attendance was 21,664, down just 255, or 1.2%, from 21,919 in 2010. BEA emphasized that this year’s slightly lower number reflected higher standards: the show “strategically vetted more attendee groups to improve the quality of those participating in BEA.” One resulting major change:… [Read More]

Writer’s Rejoice!
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February 8, 2011

News that AOL is buying the Huffington Post for $315 million is an indication that internet content actually matters. With 25 million users monthly, The Huffington Post is the brainchild of Arianna Huffington. She pulled readers to the Post with her branded content. It’s a new model for news and publishing. This business buyout follows the successful appointment of Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker,… [Read More]