Tag Archives: Macmillan

Using ‘Content Outside the Physical Definition of the Book’ to Promote Books

August 14, 2012 | Rich Fahle | 1

As book marketers find new ways to reach readers, content outside of what is normally considered a “book” is being used effectively to tease and market books.

Yeah, We know, “The Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly”, But This is Ridiculous

July 1, 2012 | Richard Curtis | 0

Don’t be surprised if the Macmillan booth at next year’s Book Expo America is set up in the courtroom of Judge Denise Cote. It happens that the date when the Department of Justice’s e-book price-fixing lawsuit is scheduled to commence, …

Macmillan’s Tor Imprint Launches DRM-Free E-Bookstore at Tor.com

June 4, 2012 | Jeremy Greenfield | 0

Following its recent announcement that it will be selling its e-books without DRM starting this summer, Macmillan’s Tor imprint has announced that it will be selling those e-books through its own store.

Macmillan Authors Rally Fans in Battle with Amazon

February 5, 2010 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 3

“If niche is truly the key to publishing survival, then there appears to be at least one division of Macmillan that’s well-positioned.”

In Amazon vs. Macmillan, Amazon Is The Loser

February 2, 2010 | DBW | 8

By Jack McKeown || “The only real loser is Amazon in its monopolistic ambitions. But it too will benefit in the long term.”

Amazon Blinks, Blames Macmillan

January 31, 2010 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 6

Amazon capitulates, but offers a warning: “Kindle is a business for Amazon, and it is also a mission. We never expected it to be easy!”

Authors’ Reactions to the Amazon/Macmillan Battle

January 31, 2010 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 8

“Macmillan is the first to draw a line in the sand but we expect not the last.” –Eric Simonoff, William Morris Endeavor

Macmillan CEO Explains Amazon Disagreement

January 30, 2010 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 3

“We need to establish the same sort of business model, one that encourages new devices and new stores.” John Sargent, CEO, Macmillan

A Gen Y Reaction to Macmillan’s Piracy Plan

January 30, 2010 | Marian Schembari | 23

By Marian Schembari || “If bookstores continue to shut down left and right, readers have a limited ability to physically browse through books.”

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