The German-based digital and audio distribution company Bookwire, announces a new agreement with the US-based John Marshall Media.
Germany’s Bookwire Acquires Italy’s Bookrepublic Distribution
German digital book distributor Bookwire enters the Italian market by acquiring distribution services from Bookrepublic.
UK: New Leadership at the Society of Authors
The UK’s 12,400-member Society of Authors is getting both a new CEO and chairperson early this year, amid the trade union’s growth.
Elsevier and Projekt DEAL: More Open Access in Germany
The Projekt DEAL program inks its third major research-publishing agreement, as Elsevier signs a five-year transformative agreement.
Ingram Adds POD Capability to Its Chambersburg Site
Ingram Content Group brings together another of its print-on-demand installations with its book-distribution network hub in Pennsylvania.
Tom Chatfield Chairs ALCS, Singapore Announces Translation Symposium
Industry Notes: Frankfurt Rights Meeting’s Tom Chatfield chairs the ALCS, and Singapore Book Council has announced its translation event.
Notes From Armenia and Romania: Book Markets Under Pressure
Publishers in two of Europe’s smaller book markets, Armenia and Romania, talk about signs of progress and stubborn barriers to success.
London: MVB’s New Teleordering Service Platform Goes Live
In only 15 months, MVB UK’s Teleordering platform has been developed and is operating for booksellers and publishers in the United Kingdom.
In France, Vivendi’s Acquisition of Lagardère Approved
Having satisfied the European Commission’s antitrust requirements, Vivendi says, it’s on course to acquire Lagardère and its Hachette Livre.
Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia
London’s International Excellence Awards extend their nomination dates, and Hay’s season opens with its Colombian festival dates.