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Washington Post Makes Jeff D'Onofrio Permanent CEO, Publisher
Jeff D'Onofrio was named publisher and chief executive officer of the Washington Post, formalizing his position since taking over from Will Lewis in February. D'Onofrio officially takes the helm of one of the US's most storied newspapers after a…
Publishers Are Spending Hundreds of Millions a Month Buying Traffic
This story was originally published in On Background with Mark Stenberg, a free, weekly newsletter that explores the key themes shaping the media industry. You can sign up for it here. Media companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars…
Simon & Schuster is making indie publishing easier
Simon & Schuster has launched and repurposed specific imprints targeted at successful self-published and independent authors. These two new imprints combine digital-first initiatives with physical books. No agents are required for either…
Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role
A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted the publisher of The Wall Street Journal of deterring its reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that raised concerns about press freedom in the city. The court acquitted Dow Jones Publishing…
'Death Stranding' Creator Hideo Kojima's Upcoming 'Physint' Moves From PlayStation to Xbox as New Publisher
Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. The “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” creator has switched the publishing partner on his upcoming game “Physint” to…
PlayStation tried to cancel Hideo Kojima's Physint, now Xbox is publishing it
Physint has been hyped as Kojima Productions' return to 'tactical espionage action' or, in other words, Hideo Kojima's return to making stealth action games in the style of Metal Gear Solid. It's been a PlayStation exclusive since its reveal in…
Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role
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Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Renowned video game director Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint, which could fairly be described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft announced today. Xbox will continue to…
Redwall Is Getting One Final Novel, to Be Published 16 Years After the Last Book Was Released
The 23rd and final novel in Brian Jacques' Redwall series will be published in September 2027, putting an end to the beloved saga after 41 years. The late, great Jacques still has one more ace up his sleeve. Orphans of Mossflower, the very last…
Washington Post Names Jeff D'Onofrio Publisher and CEO
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The Washington Post has named Jeff D'Onofrio Publisher and CEO, the publication announced on Wednesday. The news makes official what has been the case for months, as D'Onofrio has been serving as…
Media Briefing: Publishers are rebuilding their newsrooms for the post-Google era
Publishers spent much of this year bracing for a world with fewer Google search referrals. Now, as fall approaches, they're not just tweaking SEO strategies; they're rewriting org charts, redefining audience teams and creating new AI-focused roles…
'We probably need a few more Expedition 33s to just prove them wrong' - the maker of Valor Mortis on why publishers should have faith in AA
Over the past 12 years, Polish studio One More Level has carved out a niche in the world of AA games with projects whose production values often approach those of AAA titles. Its eye-catching 2020 cyberpunk action platformer Ghostrunner launched to…
Magic EdTech Introduces ezSuite™, an AI-Native Content Solution to Transform Modern Publishing
ezSuite™ helps publishers and institutions move beyond print-first workflows with modular content, AI-enabled productivity, and governed publishing operations. NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Magic EdTech announced ezSuite™, its…
Farshore to publish two picture books from Micaela Alcaino
Micaela Alcaino © Stephanie Alcaino Farshore will publish two picture books from designer and illustrator Micaela Alcaino. Join thousands of book industry professionals who rely on The Bookseller for trusted publishing news, previews, and…
Self-publishing businesses create a 'single point of failure', authors warned
Sep 9, 2026by Matilda Battersby Independent authors are being warned against using self-publishing “intermediary” businesses that take money upfront for book distribution services and manage royalties, but “create a single…
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