From Comic-Con Streaming Channel to 'American Gods'
July 1, 2016
Film and TV production powerhouse Lionsgate has acquired Starz, owner of the Starz and Encore premium channels, for $4.4 billion.
'Much Harder than I Thought'
June 30, 2016
In Part 1, we talk about Jemas’ experience launching Double Take, the company’s storytelling and its association with writers from The Moth , and the company’s decisions on how mature to make its books, and on how to package them.
'Everybody Knows Comics Are Too Expensive'
June 30, 2016
In Part 2, we talk about the company’s $9.99 graphic novel program, Jemas’ startling departure on overprints, comic pricing and how we got here, the quest for new comic customers, and the next steps for Double Take.
Algorithm Shifts Favor 'Friends and Family'
June 29, 2016
A change to the algorithm by which Facebook ranks content in its News Feed will push down posts from businesses.
To Move Unsold Inventory
June 29, 2016
Target is demanding that its suppliers bear more of the cost of marking down unsold merchandise this summer.
For Two-Year Terms
June 28, 2016
GAMA elected a new Vice President and new At-Large Director at the Annual Membership Meeting at Origins Game Fair.
Publisher of Fandom's Newspaper
June 28, 2016
Chester "Chet" Krause, founder of groundbreaking collectibles publisher Krause Publications, passed away June 25 in Iola, Wisconsin at the age of 92.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
June 27, 2016
Anayzing data from social media to understand the complex social structures underlying fandom.
'Teeny Titans,' 'Madballs,' 'Ghostbusters,' 'Ben 10,' More
June 27, 2016
The licensing industry gathered last week at Licensing Expo, and we round up here a raft of news on various products of interest to geek culture retailers.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 27, 2016
This week, Thorne reports on events at Origins Trade Day.
