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‘The Everything War’: Inside Amazon with author and Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli

GeekWire

Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli is the author of the new book, “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” Amazon disputes a number of the book’s assertions, as detailed in the episode. The process of reporting the book: “I spent three years reporting it.

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Bringing books into the TikTok era: Amazon’s Kindle Vella and the rise of the new ‘story platforms’

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It’s part of the company’s long history of pushing the boundaries of publishing, including its original online bookstore; its expansion into Kindle e-books and devices; and its acquisitions of the CreateSpace self-publishing platform, Audible audiobook service and Goodreads reading community. Wattpad Images).

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Choose the Right eBook Distribution Platform for Success

Kitaboo

Now is an opportune moment for authors to venture into the eBook market, given the escalating global demand for digitized books. Beyond the intrinsic value of the book’s content, the choice of an eBook distribution platform is a pivotal factor in determining the success of a publication.

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From vacant storefronts to vibrant hubs: Revisiting ‘third places’ for urban resilience

GeekWire

Long before the impacts of pandemic and protest on downtown Seattle, I wrote about the closing of Borders Books adjacent to Seattle’s Westlake Mall, in 2011. Then, I argued that the “third place” purpose it fulfilled as a gathering place and hub of social interaction should be replaced by equivalent square footage somewhere nearby.

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The rise of social shopping in 2011: 7 examples of where it is going

Trends in the Living Networks

SmartCompany recently featured an excellent article on The next 10 social media trends , which received considerable attention and was syndicated through a number of other outlets. I was quoted in the article talking about social shopping and mini-blogs. Here are a few further thoughts on social shopping.

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Online Reading or Offline? Which is Better for Learning?

Kitaboo

Is it Better to Read from Books or Online? The Advantages of Offline Reading Although considered old-fashioned, offline reading does boast numerous advantages, such as: Well, It’s Offline As the title suggests, good old-fashioned books do not require an internet connection. Let’s find out.

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Emmett Watson meets ChatGPT: What if the champion of ‘Lesser Seattle’ could see us now?

GeekWire

Then there’s Amazon, the Goliath that swapped the modesty of book selling for the boundless realm of e-commerce, and now, radio re-imagination. A competition of coffers, a far cry from the humble aspirations that once sewed the social fabric of our beloved city. See these samples of Watson’s work for comparison.

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