Friday, March 21, 2014

PW Daily - Penguin Random House News

 
PRH to Buy Major Spanish-Language Publisher 

Penguin Random House has signed agreements with Spanish-language publisher Santillana, which is currently majority-controlled by PRISA, to acquire the trade book business of Santillana Ediciones Generales. Santillana's publishers operate in Spain, Portugal, and Brazil. The move, according to PRH, will "significantly" increase its presence in Spain and Latin America. Santillana is the only Spanish-language publisher that still has offices in the U.S. and publishes U.S.-based authors. more »



PRH India Restructures
Penguin Random House India revealed a new cross-company organizational structure, as well as publishing, sales and marketing leadership appointments. Chiki Sarkar, currently publisher at Penguin Books India, was named publisher, PRH India. The changes, which go into effect April 1, follow the October announcement that PRH took complete ownership of Penguin India. more »

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