News for Authors

Understanding the Differences Between Your Publicity and Marketing Teams

by Neda Dallal|April, 2019

As you navigate the publishing process, you will work closely with both your publicity and your marketing teams. This article gives a breakdown of these two essential publishing realms, the differences between them, and how they work to get your book out into the world. Read more

Penguin and Random House Unite in One Building

by Alex Hill|April, 2019

Since Penguin and Random House merged in 2013, it has always been our hope that the colleagues from both houses would officially unite under one roof. This became a reality in 2016 when Markus Dohle, Penguin Random House CEO, announced to employees that SL Green Realty Corp., the majority owner of Random House’s longtime headquarters at 1745 Broadway, had offered an exceptional one-time deal and PRH accepted the opportunity for an earlier move than previously thought possible. With that, a multi-year project to bring the Penguins uptown began. Read more

Updates on IGTV: Tips and Learnings for Authors

by Richard Wylde|April, 2019

Instagram’s vertical video hub, IGTV, launched last summer and has since seen several significant developments. (If you need a refresher, read our initial report here for an overview of IGTV’s features and a walkthrough of its technical aspects.) This article looks at recent changes, and brings you up to speed on what you need to know. Read more