Southern Review News
www.anvilpubl.com
by Noel Griese
Read on for more book industry news including:
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ABA’s Vlahos offers survival advice to Western booksellers
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Scholastic narrows first quarter loss
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PW survey finds publishers in search of new business models
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Sony ramps up e-book self-publishing options
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Marketing books: what works and what doesn’t
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Eli and Peyton Manning boost Scholastic ClassroomsCare Challenge
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Trade Show Tip
8 EASY TIPS FOR TELLING ANY STORY…..
www.tradeshowtraining.com
by Julia O'Connor
Should you tell stories to a prospect who asks about your widget? Yes, if you can be brief, informative and engaging. Don’t tell a dull story, a story about a mysterious client, lie or ramble on and on. Can you do it in less than 30 seconds? Read On!
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Job Opportunity
Looking for Seasoned Sales Professional
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“Marketing Resource, a leading NYC based company in the remainder business has an immediate opening for a seasoned sales professional. You will represent us at trade shows; market to existing trade accounts, and develop new accounts. Fantastic position for the right person. You should be a self starter and be able to recognize opportunity. Base salary plus commission. Email your resume with salary requirements to: jobs@mribargains.com .
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Industry Trade Shows
by Tiffany Noel
Check out all the latest listings. Mark your calendars for upcoming trade shows.
2009 Trade Shows
November
Annual Miami Book Fair International - Miami Dade College
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Industry News
ABC’S FOR STRICTLY LIQUIDATION
It’s official, one of the larger remainder companies in the world is in the process of liquidating its assets. Strictly by-The Book, Inc. and Strictly by-The Book, LLC will liquidate in an ABC process … Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors. The process includes transferring all of Strictly’s assets to the Tron Group who will act as Trustee to serve as Assignee for the benefit of creditors. Read On!
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Price Wars Surge Between Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Target
Walmart.com, the online division of Wal-Mart Stores, cut prices on 10 yet-to-be-released hardcover books to $10 each, sparking a price war with Amazon.com. Afterwards, both online retailers cut their prices on those books to $9 each. Shortly after, Target joined in the war! Read On!
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CIROBE Around The Corner
Show Extended to Four Days
www.cirobe.com
"Our buyer attendance has been picking up and is about 15% above last year for the last month," said Chelsea Nash, CIROBE show organizer. "We hope this trend continues with our onsite registration." Ms. Nash said they are expecting the show to be smaller in terms of exhibits this year, "but given the attendee numbers we think it may be stronger than last year's show." Read On!
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Minding The Store
Profile Yourself to Succeed--Part 2
by Mark J. Zobrosky
In the last issue of "Minding the Store" we asked you to ask some thought provoking questions of yourself in your role as a leader in your store(s). And we asked you to be honest with yourself regarding your vulnerable spots in your leading role in your bookstore. This week we would like to "drill down" and look at what additional skills would add to your role as a leader! Read On!
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In The News
by Tiffany Noel
This week's In the News includes:
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Higher Price for Amazons International eReaders
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New Remainder Company Formed
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Thomas Nelson to Launch New Publishing Company
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Preparing Your Book Store for Flu Season
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Winners of the National Book Foundation
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The Nook- An eReader by Barnes and Noble
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AAP: August Sales Rise 0.9%, Up 2% for the Year
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