Closing Image: February 21, 2018
Is Amazon as cheap as we think it is? A recent study shows that Amazon is more expensive than Walmart across several categories.
Day: February 21, 2018
Hot Sheet Index: February 21, 2018
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed the change in membership from 2017 to 2018 for some popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Links of Interest: February 21, 2018
News and Trends Simon & Schuster finishes 2017 with record profits but declining sales of “important” authors. CEO Carolyn Reidy told Publishers Lunch that backlist remained strong and ebooks declined (which is consistent with general industry reports). She added that Simon & Schuster, like other major houses, has seen some of its important authors experience sales … Read more
Scribd Returns to Unlimited Access for Ebook Subscriptions
In the US ebook subscription landscape, two services compete against one another for market share: Kindle Unlimited and Scribd.
With a New Audio Feature, Serial Box Perseveres among Startups
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When Hachette’s Big Man Calls Ebooks Stupid: Mon Dieu!
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India: The Big English-Language Market to Watch
As English-language authors look to expand their range, working in other English-language markets is an important tactic.
Barnes & Noble Announces Layoffs and a “New Labor Model”
Barnes & Noble announced a “new labor model” that eliminates certain store positions to save $40 million annually.