Newspaper companies all over the world have been banding together to form digital advertising networks. This is primarily being done so advertisers can run campaigns on many different websites, apps and digital editionsIn early April Gannett Co. , Tribune Publishing Co. , McClatchy Co. and the Hearst newspaper group formed Nucleus Marketing Solutions in an effort to … [Read more...] about US Newspaper Companies Form Digital Advertising Network
Archives for April 2016
Amazon Tablet Sales Increase by 5421%
The global tablet market declined 14% in the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest stats from IDC. 39.6 million units were shipped in the first three months, whereas 47.1 million in the same quarter a year ago.Apple and Samsung are the current market leaders in the tablet sector, however Apple's tablet shipments declined 18.8%, while Samsung's dropped just over … [Read more...] about Amazon Tablet Sales Increase by 5421%
Here are the two new Blackberry Phones
Blackberry is going to release two new mid level Android phones this year because of the success of the Priv. There are new images making the rounds today that show off the design features of both devices. One has a keyboard and should retail for around $400 and the other simply has a touchscreen.According to 51Blackberry the two devices employ the codename Hamburg and … [Read more...] about Here are the two new Blackberry Phones
Toronto Public Library will Strike on Monday
The Toronto Public Library system is headed towards a strike on May 2nd if a labor deal isn’t reached with the union representing more than 2,000 staff members.Librarians are fighting for a new contract since the old one expired on December 31st. Their main grief is that workers are looking to shift to more full-time, permanent jobs as most of their positions are part-time … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library will Strike on Monday
The Wheel of Time is being made into a TV Series
Harriet McDougal the widow of Robert Jordan has just announced that the Wheel of Time series of books will be made into an epic television series. She said "Wanted to share with you exciting news about The Wheel of Time. Legal issues have been resolved. The Wheel of Time will become a cutting edge TV series! I couldn’t be more pleased," she wrote on Google+. "Look for the … [Read more...] about The Wheel of Time is being made into a TV Series
e-Book Sales Continue to Decline in the Netherlands
The Netherlands e-book industry continues to decline and in the first quarter of 2016 it fell 7% compared to the same quarter in 2015. This is not to say that e-book adoption is plummeting, far from it. The public library system is starting to see record levels of e-lending and e-book subscription services such as Elly's Choice, Bliyoo and Mofibo are starting to catch on. … [Read more...] about e-Book Sales Continue to Decline in the Netherlands
Kindle Oasis has Bluetooth and Text to Speech
The brand new Amazon Kindle Oasis according to the FCC filings has Bluetooth and text to speech. Amazon has not enabled either of these features yet, but I am hoping there will be a future firmware update that would give users the ability to connect up wireless speakers or buy a case with speakers built into it.The Kindle Oasis e-reader is the most expensive six inch … [Read more...] about Kindle Oasis has Bluetooth and Text to Speech
Here are the finalists for the 2016 Hugo Awards
The Hugo Awards are one of the most prestigious for science fiction and fantasy authors. This year the number of votes has set an all time record with 4,032 valid nominating ballots compared to the previous record of 2,122 ballots set last year. Best Novel (3,695 ballots)"Ancillary Mercy" by Ann Leckie (Orbit) "The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut's Windlass" by Jim … [Read more...] about Here are the finalists for the 2016 Hugo Awards
Harlequin Blaze is shutting down in 2017
Harlequin Blaze will cease publication in June 2017 and no new titles will be made. All of the e-books will continue to be available for purchase at Harlequin.com and other online retailers such as Amazon.Blaze is known in the publishing industry as the “sexiest” imprint—but is “not erotica.” The titles are very sensual and normally feature one hero, one heroine and an … [Read more...] about Harlequin Blaze is shutting down in 2017
Amazon Disables the ability to buy HarperCollins e-books Worldwide
We have official confirmation that HarperCollins e-books have been disabled on Amazon all over the world. This includes big markets such as Amazon Australia, Canada, India, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. The only country where you can buy the latest HarperCollins bestseller is the main Amazon.com website.Not only are all HarperCollins e-books not available … [Read more...] about Amazon Disables the ability to buy HarperCollins e-books Worldwide
HarperCollins e-books no longer available on Amazon.ca
Breaking News: Amazon has inexplicably disabled the ability to purchase thousands of HarperCollins e-books on their Amazon.ca website. This includes bestsellers such as The Illegal by Lawrence Hill, The Bone Labyrinth by James Rollins and Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson. When you try and buy any of these titles there is a new message that pops up that says "Kindle … [Read more...] about HarperCollins e-books no longer available on Amazon.ca
Kobo is now selling eBooks and e-Readers in Turkey
Kobo has expanded into Turkey and have partnered with D&R to sell a number of e-reader models in-store and online. D&R offers a localized eBookstore built with Turkish readers in mind, offering 15,000 Turkish language eBooks, within a global catalog of 4.7 million eBooks."Kobo's commitment towards its readers has created a distinguished reading experience among its … [Read more...] about Kobo is now selling eBooks and e-Readers in Turkey
Tolino Shine 2 HD e-Reader Review
The Tolino Alliance was formed in 2013 and their mandate was to combat Amazon in Germany. This was the first time big established players like Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel, Club Bertelsmann, Deutsche Telekom banded together to launch a digital bookstore and a series of e-readers. Every year the consortium releases a single single device, but last year they unveiled two … [Read more...] about Tolino Shine 2 HD e-Reader Review
Barnes and Noble Founder Leonard Riggio is Retiring
Leonard Riggio has announced he is retiring from active duty at Barnes and Noble and still remains their largest shareholder. He purchased a single Manhattan bookshop in 1971 and over three decades expanded all over the United States.In an interview with the New York Times this week, Riggio, now 75, said that he initially intended to retire at 40. He said: “I had never … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Founder Leonard Riggio is Retiring