Publishing industry
Simon & Schuster, the world's largest English language book publisher, has realigned its core businesses to focus on international publishing and education technology. The company's President and CEO, Jonathan Newcomb, stated that international publishing and educational technology are critical growth businesses essential to the company'
Database industry
The New York Times Company has introduced its "Photo Gallery," a collection of memorable photographs, and "Science Times," an enhanced science and technology section, on its @times service on America Online. This new feature has made its debut, allowing users to view and download over 100
Database industry
In a move to further penetrate the booming Internet and World Wide Web markets, IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. and Mecklermedia Corporation have announced the formation of a new joint venture, INTERNET WORLD/IDG Books. This new imprint will publish approximately 10 titles per year, targeting the growing demand for Internet-related
Publishing industry
In a move to bring the public and scientific community closer together, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. announced the opening of their World Wide Web (WWW) site at "http://www.springer-ny.com". This cutting-edge initiative aims to provide customers and authors with the same level of excellence the company
Publishing industry
Prima Publishing, the leading independent book publisher in North America, has entered into a multi-year, exclusive agreement with New World Computing, a renowned entertainment software designer, developer, and publisher. This strategic partnership grants Prima the exclusive rights to publish all official strategy guides for New World Computing games, including the
Publishing industry
K-III Communications Corporation, through its subsidiary Haas Publishing Companies, Inc., has completed the acquisition of the Apartment Shoppers Guides, the Apartment Shoppers Updates, and the Personal Service Line in Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Detroit from The Adler Group. This strategic move increases Haas's penetration to 50 markets
Publishing industry
Scholastic Corporation, a leading publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials, reported significant growth in revenues and net income for the three months ended February 28, 1995. The company's revenues reached $179.9 million, a 20% increase from the same period in the previous
Publishing industry
Local companies such as Office Depot Inc., Ryder System, and Knight Ridder Inc. have achieved success by identifying and delivering one of three kinds of value to their customers: best total solution, best product, or best total cost. According to authors Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema, these market leaders have
Publishing industry
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM) and the Lagardere Group, through Grolier Electronic Publishing and Matra Hachette Multimedia, have established a precedent-setting strategic alliance to create, develop and distribute interactive multimedia game titles worldwide. The agreement will primarily draw on source material from MGM and United Artists film and television production units,
Publishing industry
The previously unknown manuscript "Daisy-Head Mayzie" written by Dr. Seuss 20 years ago, has been discovered by his widow, Audrey Geisel. The book has been ordered for a 100,000 copy print run, with an initial print run of 250,000 copies already released. Written as a screenplay,
Publishing industry
In a standout year, only 35 establishments out of over 20,000 star-rated properties received the coveted Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star Award for 1995. This elite group of hotels, lodges, resorts, guest ranches, inns, and restaurants showcases exceptional service, ambiance, and maintenance, making them truly exceptional destinations. These Five-Star winners
Publishing industry
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation expects to strengthen its balance sheet by $US1 billion after the impending float of its British satellite broadcasting venture, BSkyB. The injection of cash, which will occur by the end of this calendar year or January at the latest, will include the repayment of
