Category Archives: publishing

Great Idea: Don’t just sell cookware when customers want you to help them become a better cook

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Rex Hammock

On the Hammock Blog, there’s a post that’s a web-version of the current edition of The Idea Email. It’s inspired by all the ways the retailer Williams-Sonoma uses different forms of customer media and content that demonstrates the company’s understanding … Continue reading →

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My predictions for the future of print magazines

Posted on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by Rex Hammock

On the Hammock blog, a post I wrote was added this morning that outlines 14 predictions I have for print magazines. It’s rather long, but I felt the need to collect several threads into one post. Several of the themes … Continue reading →

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Marco Arment’s Master Plan to Revolutionize the Future of Publishing

Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by Rex Hammock

Actually, Marco, the developer of Tumblr and creator of Instapaper, says he doesn’t have a plan, nor is his new creation, The Magazine, a model for “how it’s done.” Quote: “A publication’s app should be designed and built with purpose and consideration. … Continue reading →

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Anticipate what customers will think, before they think it

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 by Rex Hammock

We learned this morning that Ray Bradbury, one of the most prolific and influential writers (I didn’t use the term “science fiction” purposefully) of the past century, passed away yesterday at the age of 91. It is now about 1 … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the role of cover when the book is digital

Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 by Rex Hammock

Craig Mod has written an insightful essay on the role of “book cover” when applied to ebooks. [Read it here.] Think about it: The cover serves a critical marketing purpose for physical books. However, online, ebook covers are typically displayed … Continue reading →

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