The Riot Culture Drop: staying sane while staying in (issue #1)
Since our last newsletter at the end of February, the world has changed beyond recognition. In just a matter of weeks, the way we live, work, our daily freedoms and our social interactions are in unchartered territory. As we adjust to a life inside, the culture and entertainment industry – who we exist to […]
Shortlists for 2020 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals announced
Characters address the importance of friendships and family bonds in books across the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway 16-strong list Continued popularity of verse is reflected across both Medals Three debut offerings feature on the shortlist alongside previous winner Levi Pinfold www.ckg.org.uk / #CKG20 / #bestchildrensbooks Today (Thursday 19th March 2020), the eight-strong shortlists for […]
Global Optimism takes on Riot Communications for social media brief
Having worked with Bonnier Books’ Manilla Press to promote The Future We Choose, a vitally optimistic new book on the climate crisis from two of the architects of the Paris Agreement, Riot has been appointed to handle social media for the authors’ campaigning organisation. Global Optimism was founded by Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of […]
The Riot Act – Our Monthly Newsletter
A new month, a new Culture Secretary. Oliver Dowden becomes the ninth MP to occupy the post since 2010, replacing Nicky Morgan. He tweeted about the “huge opportunities” in the technology, media and creative industries, though shaping the nation’s viewing habits will no doubt be high up on his list as the results of the public consultation […]
Longlists for 2020 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals announced
Empathy reflected in the longlist, with books aiming to help children navigate important topics including homelessness, sadness and the refugee crisis Several reimaginings of classic books appear on the longlist, including Kit de Waal’s first YA novel, a feminist retelling of Moby Dick A translated book makes the Carnegie longlist for the first time […]
LRB increases circulation by 3.6%ni 2019 for twentieth consecutive year of growth
Print circulation of ‘high-brow niche’ category leader rises to 78,478 in the period January-December 2019 94% are paid subscriptions Full rate subscriptions up more than 10% on 2018 New data released today (13th February) by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has revealed that the London Review of Books continues to achieve sustained growth, […]
Preti Taneja to chair Desmond Elliott Prize, joined by Sonia Sodha and Sinéad Gleeson
University of East Anglia (UEA) New Forms Prize to be judged by Inua Ellams, with Professor Henry Sutton and Dr. Claire Hynes of UEA and National Centre for Writing (NCW) Programme Director Peggy Hughes Laura Kinsella Fellowship to be judged by Roopa Farooki, with Alice Jolly and NCW Chief Executive Chris Gribble The National […]
The Riot Act – Our Monthly Newsletter
It’s been a pretty great start to the year for Riot and our clients, but special mention must go to Aardman who’ve been BAFTA nominated for their intergalactic adventure, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. We’ll have everything crossed for the ceremony on Feb 2nd! Read on for more exciting client news from the last month… […]
Moomin and Lola’s Cupcakes Launch Delicious New Range
The release of the collection will be celebrated with a Valentine’s themed giveaway The collaboration between Lola’s Cupcakes and iconic Finnish brand Moomin Characters will be available at Lola’s Cupcakes outlets from 1st February. The range will include six different cupcake designs featuring the beloved inhabitants of Moominvalley. See Moomintroll, Snorkmaiden, Little My and others […]
The Astrid Lindgren Company reveals UK plans for Pippi Longstocking’s 75th anniversary in 2020
“I wanted to be Pippi Longstocking. How extraordinary it must be to never once feel constrained by the opinions of others. Now I am grown-up I know this is the single quality I would still give almost anything for.” – Lauren Child, former Waterstones Children’s Laureate www.pippioftoday.com 2020 marks 75 years since the publication of Sweden’s […]
