Author Archives: PT Editors

People Round Up, Mid January, 2024

PEOPLE Liz Perl, EVP and chief marketing officer at Simon & Schuster, will retire on February 2. She first joined S&S in 2008 after three years as publisher of Rodale Books. Firebrand Group announced that Tom Shawver has been named chief technology officer of Firebrand Technologies and NetGalley, starting January 16. Previously, Shawver served as…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 01/08-01/12

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Open Ai Facing More Lawsuits    Why Should We Read the Classics?    Goodreads Shares Most Popular Books…Continue Reading

People Round Up, Early January, 2024

PEOPLE Circana has announced organizational changes and, as a result, president U.S. Books,  Jonathan Stolper, will depart Circana and BookScan after 13 years heading the business.  He may be reached at jsto1984@gmail.com   Starting February 1st, longtime Client Development Executive Director David Walter will lead the US Books business under Circana’s Entertainment Sector.   Janice…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 01/01-01/05

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.  New Year, New Books! – What to Expect With This Year’s Upcoming Titles   Ramping Up Resistance- Why…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/18-12/22

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Time to Hit the Books: Researchers Found Reading Print Improves Comprehension Skills  How Spot-On is “American Fiction” to…Continue Reading

People Round Up, Mid-December, 2023

Happy Holidays from the Editors  PEOPLE At Simon & Schuster, Judy Clain will be joining on January 16 as SVP and publisher of the relaunched Summit Books Imprint, reporting to CEO Jonathan Karp. She had been with Little, Brown & Company since 2011. Avery editor-in-chief Caroline Sutton has left Penguin Random House and will join…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/11-12/15

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Real Consequences For Fake Reviews- Publisher Drops Author for “Review Bombing”  PEN America Releases Book Ban Research  Can…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/04 -12/08

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Is TikTok Making a Difference in Publishing? These Authors Think So… How are Legislatures Fighting Book Bans on…Continue Reading

People Round-Up, Early December 2023

PEOPLE Marcus Leaver has announced the launch of his new company, Gemini Books Group. Gemini has acquired Imagine That!, Palazzo Editions, Ad Lib Publishers, Mardel Books, and Pimpernel Press. He previously was the CEO of The Quarto Group until 2018 and the co-founder of Welbeck Publishing Group until late 2022 where it was then sold…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 11/27-12/01

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Too Many Books, So Little Time- Why Booker Prize Does Not Read All Contenders?  Should We Say Goodbye…Continue Reading