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Written by Eric Tiansay
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 03:28 PM America/New_York |
 Recognizing the growth of e-books, Thomas Nelson has named Eric Shanfelt to the new position of senior vice president of e-media, effective July 1.A veteran digital and online media strategist, Shanfelt will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive electronic strategy that integrates Nelson's publishing and live events segments. Shanfelt has more than 20 years of experience in digital and online media, serving in executive roles with Penton Media, Virgo Publishing and Interweave. Most recently, he has consulted with numerous businesses and consumer media companies. "The digital revolution is upon us," said Mark Schoenwald, president and CEO of Thomas Nelson. "We need someone focused on casting the vision and leading the charge. Eric is the perfect person for the job." |
Known as "Mr. Bible," industry veteran William "Bill" Reynolds died May 18 at his home in Northridge, Calif. He was 87. 
Commemorating the Memorial Day holiday, a Mardel Christian & Education store in Corpus Christi, Texas invited area residents to sign cards for military families who lost have loved ones in wars. 
After more than a decade together, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-winning David Crowder Band will disband after its current tour, the group has announced on its Web site. 
There will be no Christian Retailing Update report Monday, May 30, when the offices of Christian Retailing will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 
Zondervan may move its headquarters to another Grand Rapids, Mich.-area location when it closes its warehouse operation next year. 
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After a long battle with brain cancer, longtime Christian retailer Paul Holsopple died May 20, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported. Holsopple—who had owned and operated the Anchor Room Christian bookstore in Fort Wayne, Ind., with his wife, Pauline, since 1979—was 68. 