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Written by Eric Tiansay
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Monday, 21 March 2011 05:14 PM America/New_York |
 Thomas Nelson has promoted Bryan Norman from associate acquisitions editor to associate publisher of the nonfiction trade group.In his new role, Norman will be responsible for day-to-day operations and strategic list building for one of Nelson's two nonfiction book divisions, as well as continuing to edit key projects and acquiring new authors. Norman began his career at Nelson more than six years ago, working as an associate editor at Cool Springs Press. He has worked closely with some of the company's major authors, including Donald Miller, Sheila Walsh, John MacArthur and Marcus Buckingham. Norman "has been instrumental in developing many of the strategies and tools that have strengthened our business during this time," said Brian Hampton, Nelson's senior vice president and publisher. Norman's "solid publishing experience, his creativity and his editorial and people skills make him uniquely suited to this new role." |
Passion: Here for You by various artists/Passion Band (sixstepsrecords/EMI CMG Distribution) topped the SoundScan's Christian/gospel music Christian retail chart for sales the week ending March 13, while VeggieTales''Twas the Night Before Easter (Big Idea/Word Distribution) took the top spot on the Christian Videos list. 
Christian bookstore owner Shi Weihan, who was found guilty of "illegal business operation" more than three years ago, has been released from a Chinese prison. 
More than two centuries of Christian retailing have come to an end with the closure of several long-standing stores whose owners are familiar to many in the industry. 
Christian retailers concerned about the continuing decline of music sales have some good news, according to new sales figures for 2010. 
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. has promoted Franklin Goldberg from inside sales representative to director of sales.
Church and independent Christian bookstore managers and staff from across the country are due to gather in Orlando, Fla., in April for three days of business and inspiration. 
The Almighty Bible's products are being spotlighted in Christian Retailing's Virtual Christian Retailing Winter Show.