Publishing
Unbound restructures in face of cashflow issues
Crowdfunding publisher Unbound has left suppliers, investors and freelancers unpaid after failing to meet fundraising targets in 2024, according to a report from The Bookseller.
Reach shares leap following positive Q4
Reach has said its trading in Q4 was “strong” and, as a result, it now expects to deliver results ahead of current market expectations for the full year – causing its share price to jump.
City A.M. cuts Monday edition
London financial free-sheet City A.M. has cut its print editions from four to three days a week, putting a “renewed focus” on video and audio journalism on Mondays and Fridays.
Major artists feature in Big Issue designer wrapping paper collection
Pop-art graffiti artist Opake and comedian Harry Hill are among the names that have contributed to a new wrapping paper collection from the Big Issue.
Found offers major new outlets for online creators
Online creators who have signed up with publishing company Found will now be able to sell their books through both Amazon and TikTok shop.
Shock as Ashford Colour Press files NOI
Ashford Colour Press has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, with the news sending a shockwave around the book printing and publishing world amid hopes of a rescue deal.
TikTok parent ByteDance moves into print
Chinese tech giant and TikTok owner ByteDance has entered the print publishing market, taking advantage of its advanced market trend data to try to find the next best-sellers.
Reach print revenue falls
Reach has seen its print revenue drop by nearly 4% year-on-year in Q3 – although print advertising revenue has continued to outperform volume declines.
Super Thursday sees nearly 1,900 books published
Books by Boris Johnson, Rick Astley, and Ian Rankin and Miranda Hart have been published today (10 October) as the UK publishing industry lines up its big releases for Christmas.
Publishers split on AI as some take cash for copyright
Publishers around the world are divided in their approach to AI adoption, with many worried about what the technology means for their copyrighted content.
National World partners with Reach on advertising sales
National World has formed two new strategic partnerships for its digital and print advertising sales.
Reader’s Digest UK closes
Reader’s Digest UK has come to an end after 86 years, according to its editor-in-chief.