Marc DeBevoise Appointed OverDrive CEO - Press Release on Publishers Daily

OverDrive works with libraries.

With a little digging in the news section at the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a press release about OverDrive getting a new CEO.

 

Note: It's a very short post. You won't need to bring anything to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to OverDrive 

Craig Petersen Named CEO of Lulu Press - Publishers Weekly

That was quick.

In a press release Lulu Press announce the new CEO ia Craig Petersen. The post includes a link to other information.

 

Note:This is a very short post. You won't need any snacks.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lulu 

DOJ v PRH:Madeline McIntosh Details PRH's Publishing Process - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer has the latest update from the Publishers Weekly site on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) merger/acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

What is good for the employees?

According to Bethanne Patrick's post, Alex Berker of ViacomCBS testified why the company thought the sale of S&S to PRH would be "good" for "employees and executives." Madeline McIntrosh US CEO of PRH was next to testify about the book publishing process. Manuel Sansigre PRH vp for global mergers and acquisitions was the last to testify about cost cutting measures by moving S&S employees to PRH headquarters and then the company wouldn't need the S&S building any more.

Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read all the information about the testimony."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a big glass of iced tea, a brownie and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Madeline McIntosh testimony

DOJ v PRH: Brian Murray Still Wants S&S at HarperCollins - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer is bringing you the latest news from the Publishers Weekly site about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit to stop the Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster merger (S&S).

The defense starts next.

John Maher's post is about HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray's testimony explaining how PRH obtained the right to buy/merge Simon and Schuster. An economist's testimony is also included.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wants to know, 'How big is too big?'"

Note: This is a long post. Bring a glass of iced tea and muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to More DOJ vs. PRH

Standing Up for Copyright - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There our illustrious kitty traveler found a post about the copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Archive (IA). Panzer posted about the lawsuit a few days ago.

 

You need to read the post.

The post is an opinion piece by the Copyright Alliance's CEO Keith Kupferschmid.  In it he explains why in his opinion Internet Archive's (IA) court arguments about scanning whole books is not fair use under copyright law and why "loaning" those stolen digital scans does not make IA a library.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty totally agrees with everything this human says."

 

Note: This is very long. Bring a glass of iced tea and a chocolate chip cookie for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to copyright infringement 

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to lawsuit against Internet Archive

Amazon's new CEO, Andy Jassy, is a music-loving, wing-eating, hard-charging disciple of Jeff Bezos - GeekWire

Today Panzer was digging around in the glove box of the Panzermobile when he found a wadded up post. Flattening it out, our fastidious kitty boy discovered it was a GeekWire post about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' soon to-be CEO replacement Andy Jassy. In case you haven't heard, Jeff Bezos is moving from chief executive officer to executive chairman.

 

He's been there a long time.

According to GeekWire's Todd Bishop, Amazon's incoming CEO Andy Jassy is a multifaceted individual. He's a passionate music enthusiast. He's held employee chicken wing eating contests. He's been with Amazon almost since the beginning. And finally, he's described by colleagues as a passionate, hard-driving, results-oriented leader. There are several links included in the post to previous GeekWire posts.

 

Panzer says, "Sounds like there won't be any changes at Amazon."

 

Note: This is a very long post. Bring a large mug of cocoa and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, bring an extra thermos of cocoa, six muffins, three brownies and two cookies (biscuits).

 

To read the post tootle over to Amazon's Andy Jassy

 To read the post about Jeff Bezos tootle over to Jeff Bezos

Bertelsmann and Penguin Random House: Climate Neutrality by 2030 - Publishing Perspectives

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, our adventuresome kitty decided to make a stop at the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found an interesting post. While not exactly about publishing, it is about the international publishing/media giant Bertelsmann.

Let's leave something good for our kittens.

According to the post by Publishing Perspectives Editor in Chief Porter Anderson, on Monday Thomas Rabe, chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann, announced the company will be climate-neutral by 2030. On Tuesday Markus Dohle, global CEO of Penguin Random House (PRH), announced to employees that PRH has already switched 98 percent of the company's paper purchases to certified (sustainable forests) mills. PRH will also be using 100 percent green energy by 2022. Penguin Random House is part of Bertelsmann. The post includes information on exactly how Bertelsmann plans to reach its goal by 2030. There's also a short video at the end of the post.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders when other publishers will follow Bertelsmann lead?"

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Bertelsmann and Penguin Random House

B&N Seeks Knockout Blow in Litigation with Fired CEO - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer decided to stop at the Publishers Weekly site. Digging in the posts, our inquisitive kitty discovered one about the old Barnes and Noble.

It just goes on and on and on.

According to Andrew Albanese, the Barnes and Noble court fight continues with former CEO Demos Parneros and his lawsuit against the company. Barnes and Noble's attorneys are filing in court for a summary judgment in the lawsuit. The company wants two of Mr. Parneros' three claims dismissed. The two claims are 1) defamation and 2) breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Barnes and Noble's attorneys presented the court with a 33 page memorandum explaining why the two claims should be dismissed. There are several links in the post, including one to the memorandum.

Panzer says, "I've been telling you about this never-ending lawsuit story since it started."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of cocoa and a muffin for today's reading. If you plan to follow the links included in the post, bring a quart of cocoa and a dozen muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble litigation

To read Panzer's most recent previous post about the litigation, tootle over to Barnes and Noble's risky move

Jens Klingelhofer Rolls Out a New 'Bookwire Os' Expansion of Service - Publishing Perspectives

I'll just lay here and recuperate.

Panzer had to go to the vet yesterday for his annual vaccinations so he didn't post; but today he's back in the Catosphere. Our recovering kitty made a stop at the Publishing Perspective site. There with a little digging in the posts he found one about Bookwire.

According to Publishing Perspective's Editor-in-Chief Porter Anderson, Bookwire CEO Jens Klingelhofer has announced an expansion in services. In addition to the company's ebook distribution, it will now offer audio book and POD book services. The post includes screen shots of Bookwire's new dashboard. Also included are links to other posts/sites for information about Bookwire and the announcement.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Another company enters the audio book market."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring a half a thermos of tea and three more muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Bookwire OS expansion

In Counterclaim, B&N Says Former CEO 'Sabotaged' Sale; Sexually Harassed Multiple Women - Publishers Weekly

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging around our fearless kitty discovered a post about Barnes and Noble.

It's enough to give me a headache.

The post by Andrew Albanese states, Barnes and Noble has filed a counter claim against former CEO Demos Parneros. In the counter claim Barnes and Noble asserts Mr. Parneros deliberately sabotaged a due diligence process meeting called by an unnamed book retailer interested in acquiring the company. Also, included in the counter claim is the fact that in addition to the original complaint by a female employee of sexual harassment, others have now come forward. There are other details of the counter claim included in the post.

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks this is just getting messier and messier."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of apple cider and some leftover Halloween candy for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

B&N Begins Another CEO Hunt - Publishers Weekly (PW)

When Panzer went into the Catosphere today, he realized he hadn't been to the Publishers Weekly (PW) site for a while. Our kitty pilot decided this would be a good time to stop in there and do some exploring.  With a little digging he found a post about Barnes and Noble.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble has begun searching for a new CEO after the termination of Demios Parneros on July 3. The post opens with the information contained in the original termination announcement. Panzer already told you about the termination when it happened. The press release from Barnes and Noble didn't give an exact reason for the termination and this new Publishers Weekly post doesn't contain any new information about the termination. After the initial section about the termination announcement, the last two-thirds of the post has information from interviews with unnamed publishing executives. The executives are quoted giving their opinions on what they would like the new CEO to have experience with. For example, one executive would like the new CEO to be knowledgeable about books and another would like the new CEO to have company leadership skills.

There must a good CEO somewhere.

Panzer says, "Barnes and Noble sure has a lot of trouble finding the right CEO."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

To read Panzer's post about Barnes and Noble's CEO firing announcement tootle over to CEO Parneros

B&N Fires CEO - Publishers Weekly

Panzer had hardly started eating his dinner when his food bowl was tipped over by the sounds of shouting. Our brave kitty hopped into the Panzermobile and headed into the Catosphere. Following all the noise took him to the Publishers Weekly site. With no digging at all he found a brand new post about Barnes and Noble.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble announced this afternoon the company CEO has been fired. In a release the company said the Barnes and Noble board of directors terminated (fired) CEO Demos Parneros effective immediately. The reason according to the release is CEO Parneros' "violations of the Company's policies." There is no mention of the exact violations except to say they are not financial or fraud violations.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... The violations must have been bad for him to be terminated immediately."

I'm ready for a nap now.

Note: This is a short-medium post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

Waterstones Sold, Daunt to Stay CEO - Publishers Weekly

Panzer had barely gotten into the Catosphere when suddenly the Panzermobile was buffeted by the sounds of crying and shouting. Following all the noise took our brave kitty to the Publishers Weekly (PW) site. There he discovered a post about the sale of Waterstones.

Just curious about what's next.

According to the Publishers Weekly post by Ed Nawotka, Waterstones has been sold to American investment group Elliot Advisors. No information about the purchase price is available. The U.K. bookstore chain promises no stores will close. The rumor about a future purchase by Amazon was denied by CEO James Daunt.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This little kitty was wondering about that rumor too."

Note: This is a shortish-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Waterstones

B&N Names Demos Parneros CEO - Publishers Weekly

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Publishers Weekly (PW) site. There our inquisitive kitty boy found a post about Barnes and Noble.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble has a new CEO. Demos Parneros has been named to take over the position from Len Riggio. Mr. Parneros has been functioning in the Chief Operating Officer position since he was hired in November 2016. Mr. Parneros came to Barnes and Noble after leaving his position as President of Staples. In addition to the announcement of Mr. Parneros' appointment to the CEO position, there's information on Barnes and Noble's most recent sales figures included in the post.

I'll be watching what happens.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... At the end of the post there are some interesting hints about the possiblity of coming closings of some Barnes and Noble bricks and mortar stores."

Note: This is a longish-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection.

To read the post, tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO

B&N Pays Boire $4.8 Million in Separation Agreement - PW (Publishers' Weekly)

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Publisher's Weekly site. After some digging around, our traveling kitty found a post about the Barnes and Noble bookstores company.

Inquiring kitties want to know.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble has reached a separation agreement with former CEO Ron Boire. Mr. Boire was terminated by the company in August for unspecified reasons. No reason for Mr. Boire's termination is included in the announcement of the separation agreement either. The two new things of interest in the announcement are that Mr. Boire has agreed to return the company stock awards given to him earlier and that he will receive $4.8 million to leave the company.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... So ... It's still a puzzle why he got fired."

Note: This is a shortish post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

To read the post, tootle over to Boire separation agreement