AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoPublishing & Books Coverage: NPR editor Rose Friedman, who shaped the network’s arts and cultural reporting and helped build NPR Books’ reader guides, has died at 38. Book Industry Economics: A survey of Dutch authors and translators finds many receive little or nothing from audiobook deals on commercial platforms, raising fresh questions about streaming-style payment models. Music Publishing Deals: Position Music signs Lithuanian artist Hellhills to a global label and publishing deal, while Ninja Tune’s Just Isn’t Music signs Grammy-nominated producer Mason. Mature Readers & Retail: Celebrity beauty coverage spotlights under-$50 skincare and a $28 concealer marketed for mature skin that won’t crease. Local Markets & Community Reading: Bradford’s market history gets a nostalgic look, and multiple library used-book sales and book fairs are promoted across the week. Consumer Safety: Norfolk Trading Standards warns crafters about scam emails offering fake vendor spots for seasonal fairs. Tech/AI & Governance: China’s Moonshot AI releases Kimi K3 ahead of major AI governance talks, underscoring how fast AI model launches are becoming global publishing news.
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