Kalima Unveils Three New Titles at London Book Fair Apr 10, 2008
"It is great that publishers are now recognising the opportunities in the Arab world. Organisations like Kalima can help the international publishing industry access this largely untapped market of 300 million Arabic speakers." At its official launch last November, Kalima announced a list of the first 100 candidate titles to be translated and published in Arabic, with the following titles now completed: - Il Segno (The Sign), Umberto Eco - The Halo Effect, Phil Rosenzweig - The Future of Human... (PR Newswire)
IG Fun Lets You Face the Competition with Minilympics Apr 9, 2008
April 8, 2008 - IG Fun, the international publishing division of Indiagames - India's benchmark mobile and online games company today announced that it will launch Minilympics - a set of mini games that capture the spirit of athletic sporting events. Minilympics features 17 mini games based around various athletic sporting events. (IGN Wireless Games)
VH1 Mobile Expands Its Gaming Offering with the Upcoming Launch of The Flavor of... Apr 3, 2008
IGN: VH1 Mobile Expands Its Gaming Offering with the Upcoming Launch of The Flavor of Love Mobile Game. VH1 Mobile Expands Its Gaming Offering with the Upcoming Launch of The Flavor of Love Mobile Game. (IGN Wireless Games)
Oscars flop in TV ratings | Media Mar 29, 2008
our client, an international publishing, events an. 50000. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
SmartStart Giving Interviews President of CoveyLink For Benefit of Entrepreneurs Around the World Mar 28, 2008
He was responsible for Covey's international publishing success resulting from partnerships with over 30 publishers worldwide. This included making publishing history in Japan, leading the strategy that sold over one million copies of a foreign language translation non-fiction business book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in Japanese. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Welcome to Rapture Feb 18, 2008
February 12, 2008 - IG Fun LLC, the international publishing arm of Indiagames Ltd, India's benchmark online and mobile games company; today announced it will bring , one of the most awarded PC le games in the history of gaming, on the mobile platform. IG Fun secured the global rights to develop and publish BioShock for the mobile platform from 2K Games. (IGN Wireless Games)
Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Feb 15, 2008
international publishing company seek outstanding. UP to 30K.. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Bioshock coming to Mobile Phones courtesy Indiagames, IG Fun Feb 14, 2008
Indiagame together with its international publishing arm IG Fun will be bringing Bioshock on the mobile platform. For this, IG Fun had to secure the global rights from 2K Games to develop and publish the game on the mobile platform. (TechShout!)
ADDING and REPLACING Activision Announces Record Third Quarter 2008 Results with Net Revenues of $1.48 Billion Feb 8, 2008
For the quarter ended December 31, 2007, Activisions international publishing net revenues grew 106% over the prior year, and for the first nine months of the fiscal year were up 119% as compared to the same period for last fiscal year. On December 2, 2007, Activision and Vivendi entered into a definitive agreement to combine Vivendi Games, Vivendis interactive entertainment business -- which includes Blizzard Entertainments World of Warcraft, the world's #1 massively multiplayer... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tintin lives on| Jan 23, 2008
"Being absent from the Arab world is most regrettable when you think that Tintin is translated into 80 languages around the world," Casterman's head of international publishing, Willy Fadeur, told AFP by telephone from Brussels. "We couldn't continue with... alternating black and white and colour pages," he said. (iAfrica.com)
A new cultural revolution Jan 16, 2008
"Meanwhile foreign publishers also cannot participate directly, but all the major international publishing companies have some form of representation in China and many have worked out forms of co-operation with Chinese partners that get under the wire.". None of which is making things easier for writers still adjusting to the new realities of the marketplace. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
An opportunity to grow Jan 10, 2008
Oster was so impressed that he hired Crane to head corporate development at Oster Communications, an international publishing company. After a year there, Crane was tapped to run six out of 12 divisions of Nitches, a San Diego clothing company with operations in 17 developing countries. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Online gambling firm in talks with rival Dec 19, 2007
international publishing business seeks talented i. 250-300 per day. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Bankers face inquisition by mps over Rock Dec 4, 2007
dive international publishing. west london. (Guardian Unlimited)
New journal Energy & Environmental Science to be launched by RSC Publishing Nov 27, 2007
Supported by a worldwide network of 43,000 members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Activision Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results Nov 6, 2007
For the quarter, Activisions international publishing net revenues grew 80% over the prior year, and for the first six months of the fiscal year were up 145% as compared to the same period for last fiscal year. In the U.S., for the second quarter, Activision doubled its console and hand-held market share from 5% to 10% year over year, according to The NPD Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Report: Post's Newsweek cuts circulation Nov 3, 2007
Newsweek this year expanded its international publishing, adding a Turkish-language version, its eighth edition not published in the English language. Related Industry News. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The week in video-game news Oct 31, 2007
The ball got rolling again when Gerhard Florin, Electronic Arts' head of international publishing, told the BBC, "We want an open, standard platform, which is much easier than having five which are not compatible." Florin envisions a single set-top box that would have a Nintendo channel, a PlayStation channel and an Xbox channel, which each company developing technology for the unified console. He acknowledged that such a fantasy device was probably about 15 years away. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Poetry 'saved my life and my sense of self' Oct 24, 2007
Poet Ian Burgham didn't know it, but when his life fell apart in February, 2001, during a vacation in France, it was a crisis that would eventually lead to an international publishing contract funded by a world-famous novelist. "France was my meltdown," says Burgham, sipping coffee recently at Massey College in Toronto, where he will be launching his new book, The Stone Skippers, today. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Games event highlights positives Oct 22, 2007
Gerhard Florin, EA's head of international publishing, said the company was keen to show how diverse games playing had become. "Gamers understand very well that games entertainment is part of their mainstream life. It's no longer niche.". (BBC News -- Technology)
Consoles extinct in 15 years, says EA exec Oct 21, 2007
Gerhard Florin, head of international publishing for Electronic Arts, has stated in an interview with the that gaming consoles may be a thing of the past within 15 years. Florin argued that incompatible consoles cause difficulties for consumers and developers alike. (PALGN)
EA wants 'open gaming platform' Oct 20, 2007
"We want an open, standard platform which is much easier than having five which are not compatible," said EA's head of international publishing. He said the web and set-top boxes would grow in importance to the industry. (BBC News -- Technology)
Coke satisfies local tastes in Europe Oct 13, 2007
"Coca-Cola in Europe is not only looking after its roots, but is producing variations and gaining new audiences by respecting the tastes of local consumers," said Bill Bruce, managing editor of Zenith International Publishing in Bath, England, which publishes trade journals with an emphasis on the beverage industry. "European consumers want more say over what they are drinking, and Coca-Cola is meeting that desire," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
EA Sports FIFA 08 Unleashes Europe's Biggest Entertainment Launch of the Season Oct 9, 2007
"This is just the start of what promises to be the most exciting season ever for gamers," said Gerhard Florin, EA Executive Vice President for International Publishing. "FIFA 08 kicks off our holiday line up, which has more fresh titles than ever before including consumer favorites like Need for Speed Pro Street along with original properties like Army of Two, EA Playground, Smarty Pants, Rock Band, Hellgate London, The Orange Box and Crysis. This year there truly is something for everyone.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Galea Life Sciences, Inc. Appoints Paul Zuromski as President Sep 20, 2007
He was formerly President of Island Publishing Company, an international publishing and marketing firm directly involved in the nutritional product field. He has also provided professional and consulting services to public and private entities. (Primezone Releases)
Local press undergoes Genesis into major player (9/6) Sep 7, 2007
Whether you read romance novels or not, Columbus should be proud for having an international publishing house located in the city. What Genesis Press Inc. does is encourage writing and reading worldwide, and that seems important to me. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Libya loosens the chains Sep 1, 2007
A publishing, printing and distribution firm, Al-Ghad has also signed contracts with international publishing houses to ensure the distribution of foreign publications "without censorship," he said. He said that his firm had set up 200 news stands in Tripoli and Benghazi to improve distribution. (iAfrica.com)
Online gaming offers escape from piracy Aug 25, 2007
"We had many people playing but nobody paying. The online games drive the pirate out of the business," said Gerhard Florin, general manager of international publishing at the world's largest video games company. Best known through Vivendi's World of Warcraft, online video games revolutionized the industry by taking a pastime that had retreated to the privacy of one's home from their arcade hall origins back out into the social sphere in a fantasy cyberspace inhabited by hundreds if not thousands... (Globe and Mail)
Sony PS2 has a long afterlife Aug 24, 2007
"There will be a bit of a shift in terms of consumers we will reach, in terms of the regions," said Gerhard Florin, general manager of international publishing at the world's largest video games company, Electronic Arts. "Machines in the market may be handed on not to the younger brother, but maybe to the older sister to play a party game," he told Reuters on the sidelines of the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany. (USA Today -- Tech)
Activision Announces Record First Quarter 2008 Results Aug 3, 2007
Activision's international publishing revenues grew 240% year over year. In Europe, Spider-Man 3 was the #1 best-selling console and handheld game for the quarter in the U.K., Germany and France, according to Charttrack and Gfk. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results Aug 2, 2007
04 of estimated restructuring charges related to the reorganization and establishment of an international publishing headquarters in Geneva ... 01 of restructuring charges related to the reorganization and establishment of an international publishing headquarters in Geneva. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China to enforce translation test to improve service Jul 31, 2007
The CATTI, launched jointly by the Ministry of Personnel and the China International Publishing Group (CIPG) in July 2003, is regarded as the most authoritative test of its kind in the country. There were no nationally accepted qualification test for translators and interpreters before CATTI was launched, though there were a number of tests organized by different regions and departments. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beresford to direct Mao's Last Dancer Jul 16, 2007
An international publishing sensation, Mao's Last Dancer won the Book of the Year Award in Australia and was short-listed for several other prestigious literacy awards. The book tells the inspirational true story of Li Cunxin who, as a small boy in the wake of Mao's Cultural Revolution, was chosen to leave his peasant family and sent on an amazing journey - as it turned out towards freedom and personal triumph. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In their words - Book Award nominees Jun 14, 2007
The book selling industry is a competitive one and if international publishing houses have more sway in how their titles are treated in our stores, then it might not favour local writers enough. When radio stations in SA were required to play a quota of local music, it began to expose often US- or UK-centric local audiences to the breadth of South African musos talent. (iAfrica.com)
Dodi 'just another lover' Jun 10, 2007
The Diana Chronicles, by former magazine editor Tina Brown, quotes many people who have never before spoken about their relationships with Diana and is certain to be an international publishing phenomenon. In the book, Brown says that Diana's first extra-marital lover was her personal guard, Barry Mannakee. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Activision Reports Record Net Revenues for Fiscal 2007 Jun 1, 2007
We remain focused on expanding operating margins by growing our balanced franchise portfolio, increasing our international publishing capabilities and continuing to improve operational efficiencies worldwide," Kotick added.Business HighlightsActivision's fiscal year results were driven by strong worldwide consumer response to Call of Duty 3, Marvel(TM): Ultimate Alliance(TM), Tony Hawk's Project 8(TM) and Guitar Hero II, as well as the strength of its distribution business. During the fiscal... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA in European skirmish May 19, 2007
"I believe the biggest fight will be in Europe," Gerhard Florin, Electronic Arts's international publishing head Gerhard Florin told the Reuters Technology, Media and Telecoms summit in Paris this week. "Whoever wins the hardware war in Europe, most likely will be the overall winner," he said, referring to leading players such as Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co., with their Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii respectively. (NEWS.com.au)
Video games giant sees battle in Europe May 18, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. PARIS (Reuters) - Electronic Arts, the video games giant that created the "Need for Speed" series is finding the race for entertainment will determine how the battle for gamers on consoles, computers and cell phones is won and lost. (Scientific American)
Next level pleaseCan the video games industry lure the next generation of gamers? Apr 12, 2007
It's a "volatile" industry, acknowledges Gerhard Florin, executive vice president at EA and the general manager of its international publishing business. More than double the size of its nearest competitor, the Redwood City, California, based company employs 7,200 people; 5,200 of them work on games development. (BBC News -- Business)
China struggling to get past translation bottleneck Apr 12, 2007
The shortage of translators, particularly for Chinese to English, was one of the major concerns of a two-day conference held last weekend in Beijing, co-hosted by the Translators Association of China and the China International Publishing Group (CIPG). Lin Wusun, a former director of the CIPG and an elder statesman in the field, said that while the number of translators has grown dramatically, the quality varies. (Xinhuanet, China)
China sees shortage of translators Apr 7, 2007
It was co-hosted by the China International Publishing Group and the Translators Association of China ... China accounted for as much as 10 percent of the global translation market, according to Lin Wusun, senior translator at the China International Publishing Group and managing vice-president of the Translators Association of China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Robert Krakoff; executive was chairman of Cahners Publishing Apr 4, 2007
In 1973 Mr. Krakoff moved to Reed International PLC, an international publishing company, and became vice chairman and a director of the organization. He also was chairman and chief executive of Cahners Publishing, a division of Reed. (Boston Globe)
20 rural quintas Mar 25, 2007
Irrepressible Nuno has left careers in bullfighting and international publishing to restore his heritage: a pretty farm in a very lush setting. The apartments are single-storey and rustic in style, with dark beams criss-crossing ceilings and simple rugs softening black slate floors. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Defense Portrays Corporate Counsel as 'Outsider' Among Hollinger Co-Defendants Mar 22, 2007
Oversight by Kipnis stretched across just the Chicago area newspapers, including the Chicago Sun-Times, not over Black's international publishing empire that included the Jerusalem Post, the National Post in Toronto and the Daily Telegraph of London, Safer said. An average day for Kipnis was filled with work on service and distribution contracts, leases and employee benefits, with the non-competition agreements making up just a tiny slice of the job, his lawyer said. (Law.com)
New Sun Nutrition's FRS(R) Health Drink Earns 'Best New Health Initiative' at 2007 World Beverage Congress' Beverage Innovations Awards Mar 9, 2007
The panel was chaired by Zenith International Publishing Managing Editor Bill Bruce. This Beverage Innovation Award comes on the heels of a recent announcement that FRS has become an official sponsor of the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team. (PR Newswire)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2006 Financial Results Mar 1, 2007
3 million for the relocation of the Company's international publishing headquarters to Geneva; and $1. 4 million in stock-based compensation from the re-measurement of certain restricted stock awards issued between May 2002 and June 2006. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Review: Because She Can Feb 10, 2007
The woman green-lighting these trashy titles is Vivian Grant, an Isabella Rossellini look-alike with a persecution complex the size of - well, a modern international publishing conglomerate. She communicates in a jumbled patois of expletives, exasperated italics and rude gestures: pantomining sleep, for example, when Claire has the temerity to pitch a historical novel set in 1920s Chicago. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
NA/GB...S: Iranian Feminist Critique Feb 1, 2007
Rather than being spoken for by ambassadors of "civilization", Iranian women are able to speak for themselves courtesy of international publishing houses. Women selected according to the resonance of their experience within this narrative become the mouthpiece for the "authentic" Iranian experience, making the current construction of the "rescue fantasy" more insidious than ever. (Zmag.org)
Mild-mannered author delves deeply into India's underworld Jan 27, 2007
Nor does the soft-spoken novelist swagger like someone who has become an international publishing phenomenon and the center of a million-dollar bidding war. Instead, as he sits in a coffee shop a block from his oak-shaded bungalow, the 45-year-old writer blends in with other intellectuals from the nearby University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches creative writing. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Government urged to implement the National Book Policy Jan 24, 2007
Mr Hagan pleaded with the government to give the local industry the necessary protection to enable it to grow because it has the capacity to compete equally with international publishing and printing industries. Mr Edward Michel, Vice-President of the association, said last year was successful and fruitful for the association and appealed to the government to support them acquire equipment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Internet pushes concept of 'free' content Jan 18, 2007
The human quest for something for nothing may be inevitable, said Gerhard Florin, executive vice president for international publishing at Electronic Arts in Geneva, "but now at least we have a way to monetize it.". After spending millions of dollars over the past decade fighting the free exchange of their products over the Internet, some media companies are now yielding. (International Herald Tribune)
