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Pub Alley News

  

• 06/18/2010
  Locating Review Content
  Beginning the week of 6/21/10, the four major review sources will be treated differently on Publisher Alley title information pages. Pub Alley will display links directly to the review website(s).
• 02/05/2010
  Calculation Changing for Comp-Title Sales Figures
  Learn how the new, precise calculation will affect your buy reports. Also, read about ongoing database management designed to increase speed.
• 06/12/2009
  Features Update-Spring 2009
  In April we made changes to the Snapshot and Buy Report sorting, based on user feedback. Click above to read the details.
• 12/01/2008
  Baker & Taylor Key Contacts and Responsibilities
  This listing--linked from Alley Talk--was updated in March 2009.
• 01/21/2009
  New! Check Title-Level Sales by State and Market
  Learn how to use the state sales reporting feature in Pub Alley.
• 01/14/2009
  Default for Buy Report Is Now Pre-Pub + 30 Days
  Read about this adjustment, plus improved speed in buy reports, by clicking the link above.
• 12/08/2008
  Time-Saving Tips for Building a Buy Report
  While we examine options for increasing Buy Report speed, there are short-term “tricks” that you can use to accelerate the creation of Buy Reports.
• 09/29/2008
  "Classic Save" Returns on Buy Report
  Two save options in report enable functionality for all users. Also, catalog page sort is now automatic for category buying reports.
• 09/19/2008
  Buy Report: Daily Digest
  Check this space often for the latest details on category buying and the new buy report. Click above to read the 9/19/08 briefing.
• 09/17/2008
  Status Update and Advisory for New Buy Report
  9/17/08 (6:50 pm EST): Click above to read the latest information on use of the new Buy Report.
• 08/12/2008
  Upcoming Buy Report Enhancements
  Publisher Alley will support the move to category buying. A summary of changes is available through the link above. (Summary revised 8/13/08.)
• 04/23/2008
  Spring 2008 Site Upgrades
  In April 2008, Pub Alley introduced the Sales Period Comparison feature, as well as upgrades to the Buy Report. Click the link above to learn more.
• 11/28/2008
  Publisher Alley Web Training Schedule
  Click the link above to access the schedule.