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International Data Group (IDG), the world's largest computer publishing and market research company, has announced the appointment of Eugene V. Gartlan as its new Vice President-Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Gartlan joins IDG from Thomson Information Publishing Group, where he served as Vice President/CFO since 1991. During his
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Insilco Corporation, a diversified manufacturer of industrial components, reported net income from continuing operations of $3.3 million or $0.33 per share for the second quarter ended June 30, 1995, compared to a net loss of $7.4 million or $0.77 per share in the same quarter last
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Simon & Schuster, the world's largest computer book publisher, has entered into a strategic alliance with Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, the leading publisher of computer magazines and online computing content. This partnership will enable both companies to expand their offerings in the rapidly growing computer book publishing market, leveraging
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MCI's innovative serial ad campaign for networkMCI BUSINESS, featuring the fictional Gramercy Press publishing house, has come to an end with a surprising twist. During the final episode, it was revealed that the author of the bestselling novel "Apocalypse of the Heart" is none other than
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Marketing on the Internet is a groundbreaking book by Mike Mathieson that offers a comprehensive and practical guide to marketing products or services on the global Internet. The book provides a proven 12-step marketing strategy for finding new customers and selling in cyberspace, making it an essential tool for individuals
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Brian C. Mulligan, currently controller of MCA INC., has been appointed a vice president by David R. Hancock, vice president of Financial Operations and chief accounting officer. Mulligan will continue in his controller position in addition to the new title, demonstrating the company's recognition of his contributions. Hancock
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R.L. Stein's "The Horror at Camp Jellyjam" has taken the top spot on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list, with Stephen King's "Rose Madder" debuting at No. 3. The top 10 Best-Selling Books across the USA for the previous week
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Nearly two-thirds of viewers familiar with the Sprint Sense ad campaign found the ads to be effective, according to a recent poll by Ad Track, appearing in USA TODAY's Money section. The poll, conducted jointly with Louis Harris and Associates, quizzed 1,225 people about their familiarity with
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Toronto-based magazine company, Inside Guide Magazine Ltd., which was controlled by Hollinger Inc. until February, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, which had no staff but held contracts to publish Canadian and Acumen magazines for Canadian Airlines International Ltd., has left debts of more than $10-million. Secured creditor Canadian Imperial
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Tribune's consolidated revenues increased by 0.3 percent in the April period, with newspaper advertising rising 6.6 percent, driven by an 8.1 percent increase in retail advertising. The company's major publishing segments, including general, classified, and "other" publishing revenues, also showed significant
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Beverly Hills-based Dove Audio Inc., a leading publisher of books on tape and hardcover books, has expanded its business into the international film sales arena. Dove International, a new division headed by veteran executive Jeff Schechtman, will debut at the Cannes Film Festival with its first film, "KLA$H,
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Deerfield Beach, Fla., home to the headquarters of Health Communications, Inc., a publishing company that has had significant success with the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. The company's collection of inspirational stories compiled by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, has not only sold over 2
