There are a multitude of digital formats that people read via apps or online. From e-books to digital magazines, there is no shortage of content that is made available via publishers. What is your favorite digital format? Today, we take a look at the results of a poll we have an over the course of the last two weeks.229 people took part in our latest poll and we basically … [Read more...] about What Digital Format Do you Enjoy the Most?
Digital Publishing News
HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world and they might soon be pulling all of their e-books and print titles from Amazon. The contract between these two companies is set to expire soon and HC is refusing to sign the new deal.The contract presented to HarperCollins was the same contract recently signed by Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Macmillan, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
Magzter Digital Magazine App Adds New Titles to Unlimited Subscription Plan
Just as ebook distributors competed for readers by offering the best in content, pricing, devices, and compatibility, digital magazine providers are also upping the ante when it comes to vying for consumer loyalty. That's why one of the relative newcomers in the digital magazine space, Magzter, has already signed more than 25 million customers since launching Magzter GOLD in … [Read more...] about Magzter Digital Magazine App Adds New Titles to Unlimited Subscription Plan
Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Book discovery is crucial to not only the business side of selling books, but also in establishing a dedicated reader base of long-term fans. The more tools at readers' disposal for finding great books, the more likely they are to take a risk on an author they've never read before.That's why Goodreads, the online community based on reader-centric book interaction, has … [Read more...] about Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Clean Reader Controversy: Censorship, or Right to Read?
"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” --Mark TwainOne of the recent controversies in publishing involves the creation of an app called Clean Reader that has authors of every level crying censorship. Built by two parents who claim their daughter was upset by the amount and … [Read more...] about Clean Reader Controversy: Censorship, or Right to Read?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is Focusing on eBooks
The The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most famous galleries in North America and visiting it in New York is considered a rite of passage. Traveling there is expensive and buying the physical books on Amazon will cost $118. In order to make their paintings and drawings more accessible the Met is focusing on digital and is now giving away a ton of digital content for … [Read more...] about The Metropolitan Museum of Art is Focusing on eBooks
Amazon is Experimenting with Selling Digital Content in Bulk
Digital comics and manga are notorious for printing weekly issues for years. This is a massive barrier to new readers who want to start at the very beginning. Amazon is seeking to make peoples lives a bit easier with a new experimental program that bundles 25 issues into a single purchase.Amazon Japan has just launched the Kindle Buying Corner that bundles popular manga … [Read more...] about Amazon is Experimenting with Selling Digital Content in Bulk
Digital Magazine Haqiqah Spreads Message of Islamic Beliefs
Religious leaders across practically every belief structure and faith can expound on the woes of trying to reach new generations of believers as the societies we live in change at rapid-fire pace. For decades younger generations have complained that their parents' religions are outdated, don't "get it," or are just obsolete. But one new digital magazine has launched with the … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine Haqiqah Spreads Message of Islamic Beliefs
EU Looks to Dissolve Geo-Blocking for Netflix, Similar Sites
A new look into film and television rights and a new observation on how exactly the European Union is supposed to function as a single marketplace may lead to big changes for companies that offer streaming services like Netflix and Amazon. One EU commissioner has demanded some answers for why certain markets in the EU are open to international entertainment content, and others … [Read more...] about EU Looks to Dissolve Geo-Blocking for Netflix, Similar Sites
Digital Magazine Growth Reaches as High as 78%
A new report from the Association of Magazine Media (MPA) highlights not just what consumers are reading, but also how they're utilizing publishers' content. Some sectors of the industry reported staggering growth in digital consumption, especially on mobile devices, with increases of as much as 78% year-over-year.The February report looked at the combination of print and … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine Growth Reaches as High as 78%
The Canadian Newspaper Industry is Consolidating
The Canadian Competition Bureau has given the green light for Postmedia to buy 173 newspapers from Sun Media publications. This will make Postmedia the largest newspaper conglomerate in Canada.The decision by the Competition Bureau was seen by industry watchers as recognition of how rapidly and significantly the media industry has evolved in the last two decades. If this … [Read more...] about The Canadian Newspaper Industry is Consolidating
Study Finds Consumers Aren’t Interested in Paying for News
With the shift to internet news, studies have found that consumers just aren't as interested in paying for information when there's a wealth of content out there to be had for free. But a new survey by Retale took a closer look at how that behavior is broken down by age group demographic, which should provide a telling insight for content publishers and how they market to … [Read more...] about Study Finds Consumers Aren’t Interested in Paying for News
Amazon Makes it Easier than Ever to Leave a Review
Book reviews are the bane of many authors' existence, not for their negative remarks or hurtful nature, but mostly for the fact that many authors feel the frustration of not getting reviews in the first place. This is especially common among authors who run free book promotions or offer their titles for free or reduced prices as part of the KDP Select benefits. The complaint is … [Read more...] about Amazon Makes it Easier than Ever to Leave a Review
PressReader Offers Free Forbes Daily, Kobo eReaders
PressReader, one of the industry leaders in the all-you-can-read digital magazine and newspaper space, launched two new initiatives this week that will provide free incentives to subscribers for a limited time.The first is the announcement of a joint offer through some of PressReader's content partners, and that's the free Kobo ereader with the purchase of an 18-month … [Read more...] about PressReader Offers Free Forbes Daily, Kobo eReaders