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VideoGame Advisor Increases Frequency (1997-11-04): The interactive entertainment industry's leading trade publication, VideoGame Advisor, announced that the magazine has increased both its frequency and its controlled circulation in conjunction with the official re-launch in January.
Hyperion to Launch ESPN Book Line (1997-11-04): Hyperion announced today plans to publish a line of books in conjunction with ESPN.
Large Website for Ken Burn's Lewis and Clark Debuts on PBS Online (1997-11-04): PBS Online has launched a mammoth website accompanying Ken Burns's new film, Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery.
Warner Bros. to Launch Interactive Cartoon Characters (1997-11-04): Warner Bros.
Website Offers Virtual Publishing Service (1997-11-03): 1stBooks hopes that publishing's future may be viewed on your home or office computer.
Software Recovers Time For Commuters by Reading To Them As They Commute (1997-11-03): More than 12 million people hop into their car every weekday and drive at least 45 minutes to get to work.
Celebrity Experts Join Soap Opera Digest as Contributing Columnists (1997-11-03): Dr.
Mecklermedia Reacquires Rights to Magazine Licenses (1997-11-03): Mecklermedia Corporation announced an agreement with VNU Business Publications (VNU BPL Limited) and Learned Information (Europe) Ltd.
Imagine Publishing Appoints Two New Publishers (1997-11-03): Imagine Publishing, announced the promotion of Stephanie Dale and Caroline Simpson-Bint.
Dreyfus Corporation Sponsors Reach Out and Read (1997-10-31): The Dreyfus Corporation today became the first New York Metropolitan area corporate sponsor of Reach Out and Read (ROR), a national early literacy program.
Chicken Soup for Little Souls at Disney World (1997-10-31): From November 17-24, there's a week-long festival focusing on children's reading and books and Levar Burton and Mark Victor Hansen will be busy.
Hollywood Pictures to Film R.L. Stine's Fear Street (1997-10-31): Hollywood Pictures and Parachute Entertainment have entered into an agreement to create a feature film franchise based on America's frightfully successful R.
CBS News and Data Broadcasting Launch CBS MarketWatch (1997-10-31): CBS News and Data Broadcasting Corp.
BookWire Unveils Website Redesign (1997-10-31): With booksellers and publishers embracing the Internet in growing numbers, BookWire, unveiled a sharp redesign featuring hard-hitting daily news, original reviews and features, and a new "behind-the-scenes" column from industry insiders.
Prima Announces Strategy Guide With Blizzard Entertainment (1997-10-30): Prima will be developing strategy game guides for more of Blizzard's popular games.
OzEmail First to Bring Live World of Sport to Web (1997-10-30): OzEmail Limited, today unveiled an Australian first in the world of Net sports.
HarperCollins Announces Partnership with MysteryNet.com (1997-10-30): HarperCollins and Newfront announced a six-month marketing and advertising agreement that will begin in January 1998 on MysteryNet.
Visa Launches Read Me a Story Website (1997-10-30): A virtual storybook and fun reading games galore can now be accessed online for free on the new "Read Me a Story" website.
HomeArts Network Adds New Content Providers (1997-10-29): The HomeArts Network, a lifestyle site for women, announced newly signed affiliate content providers, the Mayo Clinic, CareGuide LLC and IVI Publishing.
Xplain Corporation Launches MacTech Website (1997-10-29): The MacTech web site is dedicated to the Macintosh programmer and developer.
