Facebook has come forward with a long-predicted corporate ad strategy this week which allows users to advertise their product preferences and purchases on their personal pages.
The Death of DRM?
Rabble.ca’s Wayne MacPhail has an intriguing perspective on the future of DRM and the impact of using it or losing it in book publishing…
Espresso Caffeinates U of A
The University of Alberta Bookstore became the first Canadian owner of one of five existing Espresso Book Machines last week. The Print on Demand book production machine will be used for course texts as well as small print runs for Alberta’s trade publishers.
Weekend Update
Shelf Awareness's Drop in Titles Database
Shelf Awareness announced its new Drop in Titles database in this morning’s e-mail newsletter. Check it out—I think it’s a great new tool.
The Pulse of the BlogNation
Check out Nielsen’s free service, BlogPulse, which tracks content mentioned on blogs for intriguing trend analysis.
Man Booker Shortlist Titles Free to Download
Although the final details are still to be worked out, British publishers appear to be very close to agreeing to make digital versions of the Man Booker 2007 shortlist available to download for free.
What, Only in 3D? Pity.
British start up, AnyTongueBooks.com is saying the Kindle, Amazon and Google are sunk before they have even really started. Why? you ask…
Small Niches with Big Targets
Magazine publishers are hitting big by serving smaller demographic sections in Pittsburgh and across the US. Chalk up another win for the Long Tail cocktail, although this time it’s being served with a twist.
Hey Sony, Speaking of Borders...
The latest development in the partnership between Sony and Borders is great news for American digital consumers as both bricks and mortar and online commerce will be extended—but what about Canadian consumers?
