9 June 2011

   

   9 JunE 2011
 
 

Apple announces digital newsstand                                  Author: Isabel Wartho


In his keynote address earlier this week, Steve Jobs unveiled plans for a new App Store space dedicated to newspapers and magazines, following the iBook model. 'Newsstand' will be featured on the home screen, making magazines and newspapers highly visible. Read more 




Forthcoming PA events
Author: Isabel Wartho

Melbourne - Sales Secrets June 9 - SOLD OUT!

Sydney - Print vs Digital debate for the under 30s June 28

Speakers: Steve Kiernan, Editor ProPrint magazine, Haymarket Media; Jye Smith, digital strategist for Weber Shandwick; Kate Leaver, Editorial Assistant, Edge Custom Media.

Brisbane - Ask the Publishers Q&A lunch July 12

Speakers: Peter Morrison, Managing Director, Morrison Media, Geoff Hird, PA Chairman & Publisher Westwick-Farrow, Alan Kirk, Executive Director, The Magazine Publishing Company, Bobbi Mahlab, Managing Director, Mahlab Media

Adelaide - Sales Secrets: How to maximise revenue July 19

Mark your diary. Tickets available soon



How to take your magazine overseas
Source: FIPP

The FIPP has produced a presentation entitled 'Six steps to successful international magazine licensing'.  It aims to share the basics of international publishing and help prevent inexperienced publishers from making some of the most common mistakes. View here 



News Ltd adopts freemium model                                            Author: Isabel Wartho

From October, News Ltd will charge $2.95 a week to read weekday news on The Australian's website, iPad app and mobile site.      Read more



Magazine news 
Author: Isabel Wartho

Leading brands sponsor Marie Claire app

Clinique, Estée Lauder and Bobbi Brown are sponsoring Marie Claire UK's Beauty Genius iPhone app in a three-month partnership. The brands will take over the Marieclaire homepage and beauty channel.



How can Publishers embrace video?                                     Source: InPubweekly

A short Q&A with David Boddington, recently promoted to the position of Head of Video Production (Games) at Future, UK. Read more




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  Also in the news...
Accountability in ad spend - ABA conference
iPad sales better than expected
Calling all print & digital innovators!

Publishers Australia notices
Young Minds leadership group meeting 4pm June 14
Subscriptions leadership group meeting 10-11.30am June 22


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