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Social media marketing
fromTheankler
7 hours ago

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.
Books
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

How the publishing industry is navigating a surge of AI-generated content | CBC News

John Degen's novel will feature a 'Human Authored' label, indicating it was written without AI assistance, amid industry concerns over AI use in writing.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
16 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
#publishing
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
#kindle
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Television
fromCBR
4 days ago

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
fromExtremeTech
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

As if Gutting Publishers' Traffic Wasn't Enough, Google's AI Is Now Rewriting Headlines, Too

Google is testing AI-generated headlines that replace original titles, impacting how articles are presented and potentially reducing site traffic.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Artificial intelligence
fromExtremeTech
3 weeks ago

As if Gutting Publishers' Traffic Wasn't Enough, Google's AI Is Now Rewriting Headlines, Too

Google is testing AI-generated headlines that replace original titles, impacting how articles are presented and potentially reducing site traffic.
fromKitmul
1 week ago

How to Publish Markdown to Medium Without Losing Formatting - Kitmul

When you paste your perfectly formatted article and what happens? The headers show literal ## symbols. Bold text keeps the asterisks. Code blocks lose all formatting. Tables? They just break completely.
Typography
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Were Once Essential to So Many Writers. Now They're Quietly Vanishing Across the Internet.

A writer reflects on building connections in a writing community and the impact of AI on friendships and careers.
Books
fromBustle
4 days ago

The 10 Best New Books Of April

April brings new novels from beloved authors and exciting debuts, perfect for leisurely reading in the sun.
Music production
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Is It Wrong to Write a Book With A.I.?

The Roland TR-808 revolutionized music production by allowing musicians to create unique sounds and patterns, leading to new genres and widespread influence.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tucker Carlson to launch publishing imprint with books by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos

Tucker Carlson is launching an imprint to publish controversial books, including works by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos, through Skyhorse.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The debate over digital archiving versus physical books highlights the unique engagement and sensory experience that books provide in a digital age.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
#self-publishing
Books
fromInc
1 week ago

Most Self-Published Books Fail. These Marketing Strategies Help Entrepreneurs Win

Self-publishing requires an 'authorpreneur' mindset, treating the book as a business to ensure long-term success through effective marketing.
Books
fromInc
1 week ago

Most Self-Published Books Fail. These Marketing Strategies Help Entrepreneurs Win

Self-publishing requires an 'authorpreneur' mindset, treating the book as a business to ensure long-term success through effective marketing.
E-Commerce
fromMashable
2 weeks ago

What is a 'Mini Kindle Pod'? Debunking a viral TikTok trend.

Mini Kindles are trending on BookTok, but their legitimacy and availability at major retailers like Barnes & Noble are questionable.
Books
fromKqed
5 days ago

11 New Books for April That Step Inside Someone Else's World

Keefe's latest book examines modern London's ties to the financial elite through a tragic incident involving a young man's death in the Thames.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

One Piece Of Content, Every Channel: How To Build A Distribution Engine

Siloed content creation causes inefficiency and inconsistency; unified quarterly planning with cross-channel coordination dramatically improves output and brand message coherence.
Media industry
fromTech Times
1 week ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Ghostwriting Is Good, Actually

Ghostwriting, when done by humans, can provide valuable support to authors and help share unique perspectives.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.
Gadgets
Books
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world

Books provide an alternative to doomscrolling, offering perspectives on anxiety, corruption, and reality.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

HarperCollins is forging ahead with AI-assisted dramas based on books. Some authors have concerns

Toonstar's proven ability to translate beloved stories into engaging animation, while keeping artists at the center of the process, makes them the ideal partner to bring Friendship List and other popular titles to new audiences in formats today's families love.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Why Publishers Need Independent AI/ML Infrastructure for Yield Optimisation

Publishers lack real-time machine learning infrastructure for yield optimization despite its proven value on the buy-side, creating a neutrality problem where exchanges optimize for transaction volume rather than publisher revenue.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I thought I would get 5,000, a month off work, and then I'd go back and that would be it' - how much do authors really make?

The scenario of a debut writer receiving a six-figure sum from a major publisher is a common fantasy, but it is based on misconceptions about the writing profession.
Books
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Publishers are finally getting serious about AI scraping

ChatGPT's 900 million users demonstrate AI's rapid growth as a discovery channel, creating urgency around content compensation and generative engine optimization as publishers seek fair value for scraped content.
#ai-copyright-infringement
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thousands of authors publish empty' book in protest over AI using their work

Thousands of authors published an empty book protesting AI firms using their work without permission or payment, demanding government protection of creative copyright.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech | Editorial

Writers are protesting unauthorized AI training on their work through labeling schemes and blank books, demanding government protection against copyright relaxation that would allow AI companies to use their content without consent or payment.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thousands of authors publish empty' book in protest over AI using their work

Thousands of authors published an empty book protesting AI firms using their work without permission or payment, demanding government protection of creative copyright.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech | Editorial

Writers are protesting unauthorized AI training on their work through labeling schemes and blank books, demanding government protection against copyright relaxation that would allow AI companies to use their content without consent or payment.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger

AI-generated answers are diminishing traffic for smaller publishers, prompting collaboration to enhance reach and revenue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Soon publishers won't stand a chance': literary world in struggle to detect AI-written books

An editor expressed concern, stating that the Shy Girl incident could happen to any publisher, highlighting the industry's need for vigilance regarding the authenticity of submissions.
Books
Books
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Fellow Readers, Don't Miss These E-Reader Sales

The older Kindle Scribe offers great value, especially on sale, and remains a preferred choice despite newer models.
Social media marketing
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Should You Start a Substack?

Interior designers increasingly launch Substack newsletters to reach audiences fatigued with traditional social media, though success requires significant time investment and strategic content planning.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Self-Published Book Became an Unexpected Bestseller. I Read It-and I Can See Why.

Theo of Golden, a self-published novel by Allen Levi, achieved remarkable success, topping bestseller lists and captivating readers with its unique story and themes.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Turn Your Expertise Into Published Books Without the Time Commitment

Thought leadership content can generate significantly more engagement and trust with potential clients than traditional marketing. For entrepreneurs and business owners, publishing a non-fiction book can help establish credibility and open doors to speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and new revenue streams. The challenge? Writing a book typically takes months or even years-time most business owners simply don't have. Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator offers a solution that bridges the gap between your expertise and a finished manuscript.
Business
Books
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

The US release of the horror novel 'Shy Girl' has been canceled due to concerns over AI involvement in its writing.
Books
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

The Book Publishing World Is Discovering That AI Is Already Inside the Gates

Generative AI's influence is infiltrating traditional publishing, leading to controversies over authenticity and quality in self-published works.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Spotify Continues Its March Into the Book World

Spotify launched audiobook charts and introduced features like Page Match technology and a Bookshop partnership to expand its audiobook platform and attract readers.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Taking the Internet Novel Offline

Depicting internet-mediated life requires new narrative strategies that ground online behavior in familiar forms like family drama to keep readers engaged.
Marketing
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

Why Buyers Buy: Books for Marketers

Curated marketing resources explain consumer motivation, behavioral science, first-party data strategies, emotional targeting, and timeless internet-age principles that drive buyer behavior and results.
fromDigiday
1 month ago

From rented audiences to engaged communities: Why participation is the new moat for publishers

Social platforms promised reach, scale and frictionless distribution. In exchange, publishers ceded control of audience relationships, data and, ultimately, trust. Today, that bargain is not working. Social media is imperfect. Feeds are flooded with bots, synthetic engagement, misinformation and bad actors operating under inconsistent or nonexistent moderation standards.
Media industry
Marketing
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Surprises I Encountered on the Way to Publishing My Books

Extensive publicity and PR efforts produced little book sales; personal networks and targeted local media promotion generated most sales and clinical referrals.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The End of Books Coverage at the Washington Post

Closing the Washington Post's books coverage diminishes serendipitous literary criticism and reduces diverse cultural engagement for general-interest newspaper readers.
Gadgets
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The King of All E-Readers

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a lightweight, portable e-reader that eliminates excuses for not reading by offering access to thousands of books with a paper-like screen.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Self-publish and be scammed: Jon's tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles

AI-powered publishing fraud schemes exploit authors' emotional investment in their work by promising global recognition and marketing campaigns, resulting in significant financial losses.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

In Graphic Detail: The scale of the challenge facing publishers, politicians eager to damage Google's adland dominance

Alphabet earned $403 billion in 2025 while facing antitrust rulings, EU scrutiny, industry dissatisfaction with ad measurement, and initiatives to reform ad-tech measurement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK Society of Authors launches logo to identify books written by humans not AI

The SoA said the absence of any government measure to compel tech companies to label AI-generated output meant readers were struggling to distinguish between books written by a human, and machine-generated work based on AI models trained on copyrighted work without permission or payment.
Books
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Microsoft aims to reward publishers for content used by AI

AI-driven content sourcing blurs attribution and raises doubts about content value and provider control, especially if crawlers for search and AI are shared.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Everyone Tells Me It's the Way to Read. I'll Never Give In.

A Gen Z reader reads exclusively physical books, completing over 100 annually, finding them superior to digital formats for genuine reading engagement and enjoyment.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The case for and against publisher content marketplaces

Content marketplaces offer publishers distribution and revenue opportunities, but lack sufficient buyer demand to meaningfully impact publisher earnings without addressing underlying economic viability.
Books
fromLiterary Hub
1 month ago

How authors can protect themselves from scams, according to a book publicist.

Publishing scams are increasingly sophisticated, targeting authors with promises of media exposure and book sales through pay-to-play schemes that exploit authors' desires for visibility.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

How publishers leverage community as a personalization and revenue tool

Community-driven personalization converts engagement signals into deeper subscriber relationships, improved retention, and new revenue streams for publishers.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Journey Through the World of Book Publishing

Sharing professional and personal insights through books can extend reach; choosing traditional publishing or self-publishing involves distinct tradeoffs.
Books
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Create Amazon-Ready Books Without the Busywork With This AI Book Creator for 82% Off

Aivolut AI Book Creator rapidly turns ideas into full-length, human-sounding books, automates formatting and Amazon KDP metadata, and offers a $118.99 lifetime Starter Plan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Most Indians don't read for pleasure so why does the country have 100 literature festivals?

Sounding amused, publisher Pramod Kapoor recalls the reaction of the Indian cricketing legend Bishen Singh Bedi when he learned Kapoor was printing 3,000 copies of his autobiography. Only 3,000? he protested. I fill stadiums with 50-60,000 people coming to see me play and you think that's all my book is going to sell? Kapoor, the founder of Roli Books, explains that Bedi's legions of admirers were unlikely to translate into book buyers. That was in 2021.
Books
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