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eBooks May Not Increase Readership

L. McMaken 1-31-12 Cincinnati, OH   Although the sale of eBooks and eReaders exploded over the last few years, and they have seen a steady increase in sales, they may not increase readership as many in...

Quick Publishing Recap 2011

L. McMaken 1-15-12 Cincinnati, OH The year 2011 saw a surge in eBooks, yet print still held the largest market share. eReaders were the hottest holiday gift. 2011 also saw the demise of some old...

Amazon: eBook Rentals?

L. McMaken 9-23-11 Cincinnati, OH   The newest service that might be offered to customers from Amazon is an eBook rental service. According to recent press releases the service would be similar to Netflix -- customers...

Booktrack: Soundtracks for Books

Recently, The New York Times posted a story about the launch of Booktrack an e-book company that adds musical soundtracks and sound effects to classic (public domain) novels like The Adventures of Huckleberry...

K.I.S.S. and Teal | Ovarian Awareness Month

More than 21,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and it can be a swift killer. "My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the fall,...

McGraw Hill: Investors Want a Break Up

L.McMaken 8-22-11 Cincinnati, OH An "activist" investment firm Jana Partners LLC and the Ontario Teachers PensionPlan, have combined forces to acquire 5.2% of stock in McGraw Hill, and are calling for the publishing house to divide...

BBB Complaint Categories in Review: What’s Said and Done

A Description of Complaints Regarding Books-New Category Part 2 of a 3 part report With a multitude of publishing-related complaints growing over the last year we take a deeper look into consumer concerns that...

BBB Complaints on the Rise in “Books” Category for U.S. and Canada

Complaints rise from 878 in 2010 to over 1500 so far in 2011 in the “Books- New” category. Part 1 of a 3 part report Complaints on the Rise Complaints rise from 878 in 2010...
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